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3 Ways to Use Your Data Analytics to Drive Growth for Your Business

Having the right point of sale tools allows business owners to make informed decisions, so they can focus on growing their business.

Make Scheduling Appointments Easy for Your Customers

Customers like to plan ahead so offering the option to easily book an appointment for services can give you the edge over your competition.

How Ugly Photos Can Affect Your Business, and How to Combat Them

First impressions matter, and when bad images of your business end up online, they have the power to deter prospective customers.

5 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Payment Processing Company

Things to consider when choosing your payment processing company to keep costs for running your business low, but not at the expense of efficiency or protection.

Boost Your Customer Service: Square Card on File and Directory

Provide better customer service and securely store payment information on file for future billing with recurring payments, invoices and virtual terminal.

How to Connect Square Payments to Your Online Store

Want to connect your e-commerce site to Square? Here’s what you need to know.

Tipping Trends in Canada

Square analyzed businesses from across the country to find out which cities have the most generous tippers. Here’s how customers are tipping in Canada

5 Tools Every Business Should Start With

A guide to the top technologies and tools needed to get your small business off the ground.

How to Celebrate Dads

Honouring Dad is a big deal - and big business.

How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Job

Individuals are choosing to make extra cash from a business outside of their day jobs. Here are some ideas to turn you side hustle into a full-time job.

5 Last-Minute Ways to Celebrate Moms This Mother's Day

Moms don’t get nearly enough gratitude, which makes it all the more important to properly honour and celebrate them on Mother’s Day.

Everything You Need to Know About Email Marketing

One of the best ways to connect with your customers is through email marketing. Here’s how to get started.

Make the Most of Square's Hottest New Features in 2018

In 2018 we launched a bunch of cool new features - here’s a roundup.

Card Is King as More Canadians Opt for Cashless Lifestyle

Canadians are going card first when it comes to making payments over cash. Small businesses that are currently not accepting card payments should look into a point of sale that accept digital payments

How to Hire a Website Developer or Designer

Why should you hire a website developer or website designer? Find out how much it costs and what are the benefits of having an online presence for any small business.

What is a SWOT Analysis?

Learn how to critically look at your business using a SWOT matrix. We’ll walk you through how to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Open an Online Store

If you’re one of those business owners who doesn’t have an online store yet, there are a ton of reasons why it should be a top priority.

4 Essential Steps to Get Cleaning Contracts

Landing cleaning contracts is a great way to guarantee work, stabilize your revenue and grow your business. Learn the four steps to get cleaning contracts.

How to Sell a Ton of Gift Cards This Holiday Season

Find out how to sell gift cards in person, in your store, and on your website with these great tips for boosting gift card sales this holiday season.

Square Canada Holiday Guide 2017

Use Square to get your register ringing and your appointment book filled this holiday season. From seasonal staff management to e-commerce integrations, Square has smart ways to make your busiest days merry and bright.

How to Work from Home Like a Pro

Working from home can result in a major productivity boost, but it also comes with its own set of challenges.

Square and SAP Team Up to Connect Front- and Back-Office Needs for Retailers

We’re excited to announce we’re partnering with SAP to provide a new integration with SAP Business One®.

Interac Debit 101: The Ultimate Guide for Small Business

This guide walks you through the ins and outs of Interac Debit, explaining what Interac Debit is, what its benefits are, and how to accept it at your business.

What Consumers Want from their Local Business

Consumer appetite to shop locally is strong.

Buy-Online-Pickup-in-Store (BOPIS) Might Be the Thing You Need

Consumers are taking advantage of both online and in-person retail services.

Why You Might Want to Use a Contract for Your Next Transaction [Template]

And how to put a contract in place.

How to Maintain Customer Relationships and Build Loyalty

63 percent of customers are loyal to a business because of great customer service.

The Secret to Finding the Best Location for a Coffee Shop

Thinking of opening up your own coffee shop? Discover how to find the right location and learn about the key business considerations with Square.

How to Protect Your Business from Non-Fraud Chargebacks

A chargeback, or dispute, is something that your customers can initiate when they are unhappy with a credit card payment you processed.

What Does Your Square Receipt Look Like to Your Customers?

A Square receipt isn’t just any old receipt. It’s a powerhouse, packed with touchpoints for your customers to engage with you and your business.

Get Essential Customer Feedback Through Your Receipts

The Benefits of Retail Inventory Management Systems

Inventory can be a challenge for businesses. Follow these retail inventory management practices to help drive down costs and manage your materials.

5 Tips for eCommerce Businesses, from Square’s Canadian SEO Expert

It’s important to invest time and resources in SEO. But be aware, SEO isn’t necessarily something you can implement overnight. Results aren’t immediate. To make things more difficult, SEO is a constantly changing practice.

6 Retail Metrics You Should Use for Smarter Planning

Having the right sales, inventory and employee data can help you identify the best use of your time and resources.

On the Move with Square This Summer

Summer brings us sunshine and new opportunities to take your business on the road! Whether it’s a festival, pop-up, concert or seasonal market, Square lets you travel and keep your cash flow moving.

4 Benefits of a Data-Driven Business Strategy

Are you using big data to inform your business decisions?