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How to Start an Online Store

Research tells us that the Australian e-commerce market will be valued at over $32.5 billion by the end of 2017. This is a big indication…

How to Use Analytics to Make Business Decisions

If you’re just collecting data and not putting it to work for you, then what’s the point of collecting data at all? Using analytics tools…

How to Make Money on Pinterest

You’ve decided to use social media platforms to promote your products? Great. Now it’s time to take advantage of the revenue opportunities…

5 Things to Think About Before You Open a New Location

If your business is successful enough that you’re thinking about a second location, then that’s news to celebrate. The prospect of…

How to Write a Great Retail Business Plan for Your Store

Every successful business has a strong retail business plan. It’s one of the first things many investors and donors ask for when inquiring…

10 Tips to Ensure Your Bar is a Success

The long hours of planning and the late nights of preparation will pay off when the doors to your new bar finally swing open. But now comes…

How to Write a Great Bar Business Plan

Making the decision to open a bar is an exciting first step. You’ve got the passion and the vision, next is the business plan. There’s a…

Retail Dictionary: 101 Important Terms All Retailers Should Know

If you’re new to the retail business, it can be hard to keep up with the jargon used in the industry. Knowing the retail terms that are…

Break-Even Analysis Guide: How to Calculate BEP and Apply It to Your Business

When will I break even? It’s one of the biggest questions you’ll ask yourself when starting and running a small business. Breaking even is…

How to Sell More Products Online with eCommerce Marketing

It’s not enough to create strong products if your target audience cannot find them. To turn a profit quickly, you need an eCommerce website…

5 Ways an eCommerce Website Can Improve Your Business

Your business may have started at farmers markets, pop-up events, or even with a brick-and-mortar store, but you need an eCommerce website…

3 Steps to Make More Informed Decisions for Your Business

Every day, people use Square tools to help start, run, and grow their businesses. Here’s how our tools work together to help you reach your…

How to Choose the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Business

Researching how to price a product might feel like an endless black hole, but as we’ll explain, the compact size and flexibility of your…

How to Pick Prices for Your Products

When you’re a small business owner, establishing your pricing strategy is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. It directly…

How Small Businesses Can Use Social Media to Grow

This article was written by Brian Peters, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Buffer. There are seemingly endless opportunities for small…

How to Update Your Business Plan

Have you settled into 2019? By now you’ve set some goals for the year, but have you updated your business plan? Now is the perfect time to…

Sell Online this Valentine's Day with Square and Mailchimp

If you’re still looking for a way to tap into those passion purchases and sell more this Valentine’s Day (and who isn’t), shoppable landing…

5 Retail Trends You Should Know About in 2019

To run a successful retail business, you have to stay nimble, keep up with advancements in technology, and make sure you’re in tune with…