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

A break-even analysis can help you determine fixed and variable costs, set prices and plan for your business’s financial future.

What Is a SKU and How Should You Use It?

A stock keeping unit (SKU) is a unique number assigned by a retailer to items in their inventory. Read more on SKUs and how you can get inventory management for free.

How Much Does a POS System Cost?

The right POS should also help you move through transactions faster (which means sales for you and a better experience for your customers), make smarter decisions about your business, and address issues in real time. Here’s how much that will cost you.

Creating a Restaurant Loyalty Program: What to Know

Loyalty programs are everywhere and restaurants are harnessing the power of rewarding loyal customers. Learn more about how to create a loyalty program for your restaurant.

How Downlow Chicken Shack Streamlines Operations Using Square KDS

Dough Stephen, co-owner of the Downlow Chicken Shack in Vancouver, met his wife and business partner Lindsey Mann when they were both working at.

3 Tips to Grow Your Business at Farmers Markets

5 Ways an eCommerce Website Can Improve Your Business

Most shoppers start the buying process with research online, so you’re missing out on sales if they can’t find your website.

Critical Inventory To-Dos and Checklists for the Holiday Season

To make sure you’re making the most of the holidays this year, here’s a mission-critical holiday inventory to-do list.

What Is a Business Line of Credit?

Starting and growing a business requires working capital. There are many ways that you can invest in your business. Let’s take a look at one of them: a business line of credit.

The Key Benefits of Facebook for Your Business

Building a Facebook page for your business is a great way to engage with current and potential customers.

What is Drop Shipping and How Does it Work?

Drop shipping is a popular inventory method for online businesses. Learn everything about what drop shipping is and how it can work for your business.

How a B.C. founder shifted from tech to tahini and launched the successful QSR chain Superbaba with Square

Here, we speak to El Chami about his personal and professional background, considering customer needs when making business decisions, the staff experience at his restaurants and the Square products that help him run and grow Superbaba.

The Future of Restaurants Report: 2024 Edition

Square surveyed restaurant owners across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia to uncover what’s propelling restaurants across the globe and what restaurant owners still need to help them accomplish their goals in 2024.

Multihyphenate Businesses: What They Are and How to Start One

Being a multihyphenate business is a great way to keep up with changing industries and markets. But, what does that mean and how do you succeed?

Streamlining the Make Phase of Your Supply Chain

In order to efficiently manage company resources while meeting customer demand, it’s critical to strategically approach the planning, sourcing, and procurement phases of your supply chain and inventory management processes first.

How The Grove Hotel became a multihyphenate business with help from Square

Here we speak to the co-owner of The Grove Hotel about becoming a multihyphenate operation, providing unique experiences for guests, the “cool kids” who work at The Grove, and what’s next for her expanding business.

Tools That Will Keep Your Cash Flow Positive

Maintaining a positive cash flow is what keeps your business afloat.

How independent fashion label Cakeworthy leans on nostalgia while investing in the future of their business with Square for Retail

Learn about Cakeworthy’s rapid growth, the decision to open up brick-and-mortar locations, the importance of rewarding loyal customers and how every Cakeworthy item is designed to be “an Instagram post just waiting to be captured.”

5 Repetitive Tasks Businesses Should Automate This Year

Automation helps optimise workflows and saves time. These are five tasks all businesses should be automating this year in order to grow.

4 Budgeting Methods for Business Success

Budgeting methods and tools can help you keep track of where your money is going and help you make decisions that help you meet your business’s financial goals. Here are a few types of budgeting methods commonly used by businesses.

Business automation 101: What is Automation and How Does it Work?

What is business automation and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about automation in business, from its uses to its benefits.

Artificial Intelligence: What it is and how it’s transforming business

Here’s what to know about artificial intelligence in business, common uses and what the future of AI means for companies and staff.

10 Tips on How to Host a Wedding at Your Bar or Restaurant

Square offers a full suite of tools to help you manage the logistics, planning, and operational tasks needed to transform your bar or restaurant into a part-time wedding venue.

Here Are Need-To-Know Food Truck Costs (and How to Save Money)

How much does a food truck cost? The answer is that it depends, but let’s take a look at some food truck cost factors that determine start-up and operating expenses.

Consumers Want Email from Brands — Here’s How to Do It Well

New research found that consumers like to get email offers from brands over direct mail, mobile apps, and social media.

10 Ways to Expand Revenue Streams at Festivals

For small and large festivals alike, incorporating some of these additional revenue streams offers up a whole lot of opportunity for greater profit yields and, as a result, you can see your festival grow to a major annual event.

How to Choose the Right Online Store Platform for Your Business

What’s one of the first decisions you make once you’re ready to make the move online? Choosing a web platform.

10 eCommerce Holiday Planning Tips: How to Prepare Your Online Store for Holiday Sales

Unwrap 10 eCommerce holiday planning tips to boost your online sales and get ready for this holiday season. Get more business tips with Square.

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Employees

Discover ten scientifically proven ways to motivate employees, including creating the right environment to offering employee rewards. Learn more tips here.

How to Sell on TikTok in 2023: 5 Tips for Success

TikTok is a smart place for your business to be and can help open the door to a new and younger customer base. Here are five tips for success when selling on TikTok.

Five Ways to Find New Customers

Business development — identifying new customer bases and building relationships — should be a top priority for growth.

How to Attract Customers with Your Online Directory Listings

Booking platform and business directory listings are an important element of your digital presence.

How to Sell 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 that looks fantastic, functions seamlessly, and attracts as many customers as possible.

How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media

With Instagram shoppable posts, you can sell products directly from shoppers’ feeds. Users can browse, buy, and check out without leaving the app. Here’s how to get started.

Three Canadian Coffee Entrepreneurs on What Helps their Businesses Thrive

Here, three Canadian Square sellers and coffee entrepreneurs share what helps their businesses thrive.

How Square Stand Can Help Your Business Grow

When you think about ways to strengthen your business and grow revenue, you might tinker with your product offerings or revise your marketing strategy. But what about upgrading your hardware?