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The Future of Commerce Report: 2024 Edition
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Square launches On-Demand Delivery in Canada
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The Future of Omnichannel
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The Top Restaurant Trends in 2023
Square teamed up with Wakefield Research to investigate what 500 restaurant owners and managers in Canada and 2,000 consumers across North America are thinking about the current state and future for food businesses.
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The Top Retail Trends in 2023
Retailers are tapping into the qualities that make them unique, reworking them, and using them to their advantage as consumer needs evolve. The future of retail in 2023 lies in the overall experience.
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The Future of Restaurants Report: 2023 Edition
What is the future of the restaurant industry? Square partnered with Wakefield Research to gather industry trends from business owners and restaurant experts. Read our latest restaurant report for new insights.
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The Future of Retail Report: 2023 Edition
Square partnered with Wakefield Research to see how retail managers/owners and consumers are moving ahead in 2023. Read our latest retail industry report for new insights.
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The Importance of Starting an Online Store in 2023
Customers have embraced online shopping, and starting an online store is increasingly important for a business’s success. If you’re looking to capitalize on this trend here’s everything to know.
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QR Codes: What They Are And How to Generate One
Wondering what a QR code is and how they can be used for your business? Square allows you to generate QR codes for payment. Learn more now.
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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.
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15 Top Side Hustle Ideas That Make Money for 2023
We’ve put together a list of some top side hustle ideas you can get into for 2023 to help put a few more dollars in your bank account.
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How to Prepare for the 2022 Holiday Season
The 2022 holiday season is set to be impacted by inflation, the lingering pandemic, and supply chain issues, but there are still ways to make the season count.
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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?
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3 Reasons You Should Set Up an eCommerce Store
The idea of opening an online store may be an intimidating prospect for some small business owners, but there’s a strong case to be made for giving it a try. Here are 3 reasons why you should consider opening an eCommerce store.
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6 Essential Marketing Tactics to Employ in 2022
Get your marketing strategy ready for 2022. Check out our essential marketing tactics for your small business, from social media to customer experience.
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What Is Buy Now Pay Later and How Does It Work?
Buy now, pay later services have grown increasingly popular over the past couple of years. Here’s what you need to know about BNPL financing and how it works for businesses.
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How to Set Up a Loyalty Program that Works
Looking to keep your customers coming back for more?
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7 Beauty Industry Trends for 2022
Whether you sell products in the cosmetics or skincare industry or you’re a salon owner considering making the move to omnichannel, the following beauty industry trends can help your business surpass others in 2022 and beyond.
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Holiday Supply Chain Issues and Canadian Retail
It’s even more important to be on top of your inventory this holiday season, as well as keep the lines of communication with your customers open, honest, and transparent. Square’s inventory management and marketing tools can keep you prepared.
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How Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation came to choose Square Register for their new POS system as they go cashless at McMahon Stadium and Scotiabank Saddledome
We speak with Ziad Mehio and Rachelle Roulston about hitting pause during the pandemic, the unique challenges of rapidly implementing new technology on a large scale, and predictions about contactless payments.
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New tools from Square help fuel reopening of beauty and personal care businesses, ensuring good hair days ahead for Canadians
Square launches new tools in Canada to aid business recovery
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Communicate with Your Customers Better, Digitally
Connect your communications digitally. It’ll help you unify customer experiences and make them personalized to each customer, which is vital as digital interactions continue growing.
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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
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The Future of Retail in Canada 2021
In this guide we explore how businesses are embracing emerging technology and changing customer behaviours to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive retail landscape.
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The Future of Restaurants in Canada 2021
In this guide we draw on expert analysis and insight into how restaurants are pivoting to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the food service industry’s future.
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5 Pandemic Habits That Are Here to Stay
The pandemic has changed how Canadian businesses operate. Here are five pandemic trends that are here to stay.
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Transforming Your Business — Tips From the Experts
Learn how local businesses are pivoting their approach and transforming their businesses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Small Businesses with Mighty Hearts
COVID has brought many small business owners across Canada to the brink of closing up shop for good. Community leaders discuss the future of small business in Canada, how owners can adapt, and other tips for fellow entrepreneurs.
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The Power of Local
We partnered with Nextdoor Canada on a webinar series featuring conversations with business owners and industry experts. Hear how they have harnessed power of the neighbourhood to support and grow their businesses.
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The Homebody Products Shoppers Are Buying More of
The pandemic has turned everybody into a homebody. To give you insight into the trending products you might want to sell, we combed through Square data to identify the comfort items shoppers are buying more of.
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Ghost Kitchens: Should You Open One for Your Restaurant?
Here’s a look at what ghost kitchens are and how they may (or may not) fit within your restaurant business.
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PCI Compliance: What You Need to Know
Violating PCI compliance can lead to hefty fines for you and your business. Learn more about PCI DSS Compliance and see how Square protects you- for free.
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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.
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Coffee Shop Trends - Oat Milk
Learn more about the fastest-growing trends in coffee shops across Canada.
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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.
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Do You Have a Holiday Bargain Hunter Strategy?
Here’s what you need to understand about bargain hunters, and how to meet their expectations and capture their interest this holiday season – and beyond.
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Creating Facebook CTAs to Drive Your Business Goals
How to look beyond the “Like” and think strategically about the action you want your Facebook audience to take.
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4 eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2019
How will technology change the way people shop? Check out these predictions and make sure you’re ready to shift with your customers.
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2018 Square Christmas Tree Report
We’ve crunched 2017 Square data from holiday markets and Christmas tree lots to help you identify the best days to find the perfect tree.
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