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“Buy Now, Pay Later” Options Give Businesses a New Way to Connect With Customers

Offering BNPL is a way to facilitate transactions for your customers. They receive immediate access to their purchase with the flexibility of paying over time.

Full to The Brim with Creative Niceness: Bringing Adelaide's Community Together with Summertown Studio

What does a coffee house, 1000 indoor plants, a pilates studio, co-working space, markets and live music all have in common? Summertown Studio. Read our full chat.

How SMS Text Payment Links Could Get You Paid Faster

Did you know that Square sellers can add pay links via text message straight from your computer? Read more on Town Square

Spotlight on simPRO: Square’s Integration For Trades and Services Professionals

simPRO is a powerful job management solution created specially for tradespeople and professional services who work across multiple jobs, projects and sites, including in commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

What do Two Mates With a Love for Coffee Have in Common?

Is there anything better than sitting down with a friend, bonding over 90’s Japanese cars and your mutual love for coffee? Learn how Sean and Dos turned their common ground into a business.

Trend Watch: Hybrid Shopping

Find out what is hybrid shopping and its advantages. Discover how to set up your business for hybrid shopping along with hybrid retail strategies. Visit Square.

What Is White Labelling?

Find out what is white labelling and how does white labelling work. Discover the advantages & disadvantages along with 10 products to sell. Visit Square.

How a Customer-Facing Display Can Enhance your POS

Square point of sale and customer facing display providing essential POS and payments for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

25 Free and Low-Cost Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

If you don’t have the cash to splash on fancy advertising campaigns, here are 25 free and low-cost marketing ideas for small businesses. Visit Square.

How to Start a Plumbing Business

Looking to start a plumbing business? Here’s a step by step guide on how to start your own plumbing business along with requirements. Learn how Square can help.

How to Start a Gardening Business

Looking to start a gardening business? Here’s a step by step guide on how to set up a gardening business along with requirements. Visit Square to know more.

How to Start a Babysitting Business (Step-by-Step)

Looking to start a babysitting business? Here’s a step by step guide on how to start a childcare business along with requirements. Visit Square to know more.

10 Common Customer Complaints and How to Deal with Them

Customer complaint resolution is key to stellar customer service. Discover 10 common customer complaints & how to deal with them. Learn more with Square.

Appointment Scheduling Software for Multiple Locations

Discover what is multi-location scheduling software. Find out how Square Appointments simplifies the challenges of scheduling across multiple locations.

How to Set Up Recurring Payments

Recurring payments help you get paid faster — and they’re always free with Square Invoices. Learn how to set up recurring payments so you get paid on time, every time.

5 Questions With Reece Hignell: Cakeboi

If you’re a fan of Australian MasterChef you will already know the face behind these pastel pink walls which ooze of cakey goodness. We visited Reece at Cakeboi’s Hamilton store (just outside of Newcastle) to talk baking, business and future plans.

Make Checkouts Fast and Accurate With the New Square Stand

Square Stand is the simple way to turn an iPad into a powerful and professional point of sale that makes checkouts fast and accurate.

Bringing Malaysian Flavours To Tasmania: Oryza

Encompassing almost an entire block in the middle of the Hobart CBD, In The Hanging Garden is a cultural precinct and any foodie’s dream space. It’s also the home to Ian Chan’s Malaysian style restaurant, Oryza.

Shaping Melbourne's Hair Scene One Mullet at a Time: Meet Kenneth Geoffrey's

Kenneth Geoffrey’s opened their doors during the pandemic and have never looked back. We spoke to Kizzi about family ties, local comradery, crocs and the new Square Stand. Read the full chat on Townsquare.

Commercial Kitchen Equipment List for Quick-Service Restaurants

Here’s everything you’ll need for setting up your QSR commercial kitchen and fast food restaurant.

What Equipment Do You Need to Open Your Retail Store?

After you’ve nailed your business plan and financing, what retail equipment and supplies do you need to open your store? Here’s everything you’ll need for a smooth opening.

The Essential Bar Equipment Checklist

Here’s everything you’ll need for setting up your bar. We’ve got you covered with the essential bar equipment and supplies checklist.

Your Essential Salon Equipment Checklist

Here’s everything you’ll need for setting up your new salon. We’ve got you covered with the essential salon equipment and supplies checklist.

Turning Double-taps into Loyal Customers: 5 Social Media Marketing Tips With Convoy Commune

Since opening their doors in 2019, owner of Bali inspired Newcastle cafe Dave credits a large portion of their success to building a strong and authentic presence on social media. Read on for Dave’s top five social tips for hospitality businesses.

From Side Project to Coffee Commune: How Convoy Commune Continues to Expand With Square

We recently visited Convoy Commune and spoke to owner Dave about what inspired his coffee adventure, the importance of authentic branding, the intersection of retail and hospitality, and the community force behind the business.

2022-23 Federal Budget: Five Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit

The Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget provides support aimed at helping small businesses go digital and invest in their employees. Find out more about what is in this year’s Budget for your small business.

Planning Maternity/Paternity Leave When You're Self-Employed

Everything you need to know about planning maternity/paternity leave when you’re self-employed. Know what to plan for when taking parental leave. Visit Square.

How New Businesses Can Start Taking Payments

From hair and beauty to restaurants and cafes. Learn how to start taking payments for your new business. Know how Square’s ecosystem of products works together.

What is a Payment Service Provider (PSP)

Want to know about payment service providers? Find out everything you need to know about PSPs and their benefits. Learn more using Square as an example.

What is a Payment Aggregator (Merchant Aggregator)?

Find out what is a payment aggregator, how it works and the benefits of a payment aggregator along with examples. Learn more with Square.

How can Advertising Work for My Business?

Learn the meaning of advertisement, different types of advertisement and the benefits of it. Find out 4 types of digital advertising with Square.

A Guide to Invoice Payment Terms

Do you want to get paid faster? Small business cash flow depends on prompt payment. Learn how it works and 7 types of invoicing and payment terms. Visit Square.

What is Lead Generation? A Guide for Business

Find out what is lead generation and its benefits of it. Learn how it works along with strategies, the 3 main types of qualified leads and more. Visit Square.

How to Start a Pet Grooming Business (Step-by-Step)

Here’s a step by step guide on everything you need to know about starting a pet grooming business. To find out more, visit Square.

How to Start an Electrical Business (Step by Step)

Looking to start your own electrical business? Our guide contains everything a sparky needs to know when going out on their own. To know more, visit Square.

How to Set Business Financial Goals

Setting financial goals can help you save money, start a business, or pay off debt. Learn how to set financial goals, how to achieve them & find examples.