Business Resource Centre

Why Businesses Should Embrace an Omnichannel Retail Strategy This Holiday Season

As consumers embrace multiple channels this holiday season, sellers need to meet their customers where they are with a clear omnichannel retail strategy.

5 Ways Retailers Can Help Front-Line Employees Work Safely

Safety measures you can put into place today to protect your employees and customers.

How to Get Paid with Square Online Checkout

Learn how to sell and accept payments online without a website.

How to Plan to Reopen Your Small Business

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many small businesses to close their doors, but there will be a day when you can reopen. Here are steps you can take to prepare to reopen.

How to Manage Your Retail Business During COVID-19

Whether you sell clothes or candles, bicycles or barbecue sauce, you can adapt to the current situation with these tips and resources.

How to Manage Your Service Business During A Pandemic

We’ve compiled tips for managing your business – whether you provide blowouts, massage therapy, personal training, tutoring, tax support, home repairs, manicures or cleaning services.

How to Manage Your Food and Beverage Business During COVID-19

We’ve compiled tips – whether you’re still serving or you’re closed and need to maintain cash flow – as well as industry resources to help you manage your business right now.

How to Expand Your Delivery and Pickup Options

Learn more about your options for how customers can pick up or receive their items.

How Some Businesses Are Adapting Their Product Offerings

Examples of how businesses are adapting their product offerings to keep serving and supporting their customers.

How to Promote eGift Cards for Your Business

With eGift Cards, your customers can support your business, even if your doors are temporarily closed.

Square Business Support Guide

Tips and guidance for business owners navigating new situations.

Resources for Small Businesses

Stay informed as resources that can help your business become available.

How to Take and Source Photos for Your Website and Social Media

Refreshing your website and social media images is essential for your business. Here are tips on taking and sourcing good pictures for your website or social media.

Splitting Hairs: A Third of Canadians Admit to Cheating on Their Hair Stylists

A new survey from payments company Square reveals the truth about hair fidelity

The Hidden Cost of Cash

Modern payments and point-of-sale tools give business owners back their precious time and can help grow their business faster.

Coffee Shop Trends - Oat Milk

Learn more about the fastest-growing trends in coffee shops across Canada.

Shrinking Wallets - The Plight of Cash-Only Businesses

Square, reveals that the amount of cash Canadians are carrying in their wallets is shrinking - a major problem for the tens-of-thousands of local businesses that accept only bills and coins.

How to Offer Free Shipping Without Breaking the Bank

Pros and cons to help you decide if — and when — free shipping is right for your business.