Business Resource Centre

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 Service Business During COVID-19

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.

6 Methods for Touch-Free and Remote Payments

Touch-free transactions and remote payment options might be top of mind for your business. Learn how to implement for safer payments.

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.

Debit Chip & PIN is Here

If you weren’t already aware, debit chip & PIN is finally here! Start accepting all debit transactions now with our Square Reader for contactless and chip.

What Is the Best Credit Card and Debit Machine?

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the best credit card and debit machine for your business – this guide will help you understand what to look for so you can make the right decision.

Introducing Square Terminal, an All-in-One Credit Card and Debit Machine

Meet Square Terminal, Square’s new hardware to replace legacy, keypad credit card and debit machines.

How to Optimize Facebook Posts to Drive Engagement

Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. Here’s how to engage your audience and hold their attention on Facebook.