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How to Optimize Salon Scheduling

Scheduling conflicts and lost appointments can be a headache for a salon owner. To avoid these situations, here’s how to create an effective salon schedule.

5 Ways to Grow Your Small Business through Online Networking

Online communities can provide advice and access to resources, while connecting you to industry experts and other business owners.

What is a Pro forma Invoice and When Should You Use One?

Here is one way for sellers and customers to agree on cost before a project starts.

How to Successfully Pitch an Investor

Before preparing your next pitch, here are five ways to impress investors.

Make the Most of Square’s Hottest New Features

New tools to simplify, save time and make money.

7 Ideas to Make Mother’s Day a Marketing Success

Simple, creative strategies for your business to celebrate Mother’s Day.

How to Simplify Your Business

From customer service to shop design, simplicity is at the heart of many successful businesses.

Sell More with These Easy E-Commerce Integrations

Customers appreciate the convenience of ordering online — and it shows.

How to Run Your Business in 2021: A Guide to Strategic, Effective Management

You’ve established your business, so what’s next?

How to Use Scheduling Software to Book More Business

Scheduling software can help you get paid faster and on time with features like no-show protection.

Superhero Maker Marylène Dumollard Shows What it Takes to Be Brave in Businesses

Meet our recent #SquareStory contest winner, who turned her passion for fashion into whimsical children’s toys.

How to Use Data to Find Your Superstar Employees

Employee Management can help you assess individual performance and reward the right people for a job well done.

4 Ways to Save Money and Make Your Business Greener

Across Canada, employers of all sizes are competing for environmental leadership.

6 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Facebook Page Today

Boost your brand on Facebook with no- to low-cost marketing.

7 Simple Ways to Melt Away Stress

Work-related stress is a fact of life, unfortunately.

Seven Ways Technology Can Help Your Business Grow This Year

The right technology can give you more time to grow your business.

What is cash flow?

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn what cash flow is, how to measure it, and how it can make or break your business.

6 Ways to Give Your Business a Boost for Spring

Now is the perfect time to revisit old business practices and bring in new ideas.

Five Management Skills to Help You Be an Effective Leader

Management skills are important, whether you’re a manager for a larger company or running your own business with employees working under you.

What is Guerrilla Marketing? Basics and Strategies

Create a buzz with Guerrilla marketing tactics.

Taking on a New Challenge: How the Kardas Brothers Conquered Mount Baldy

For Jason Kardas and his brothers, taking over an existing business was easier than it might have been, thanks to Square.

7 Types of Essential Apps for Your Business

Square App Marketplace has a ton of apps from our amazing partners that you can connect to your Square account.

Being Bold in Business on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to be bold for change.

Accept Payments from Your Computer with Square Virtual Terminal

We’re launching Virtual Terminal — giving you the ability to accept payments directly from your computer.

Defining Market Analysis: How to Do Market Research

Market analysis is a term for researching the potential market for your product to make sure there is a demand for your business.

Four Ways Small Business Owners Can De-Stress

Self-care can go a long way in combating work-induced stress. Reclaim your life outside of work with these four simple tips.

Behind the Scenes: Makerspaces

Combining technology, design and entrepreneurship, makerspaces are gaining traction across Canada.

Defining Business Operations: How to Operate a Business Efficiently

What are business operations? Learn how to maximize your time, money and profits.

How to Create a Killer Marketing Strategy

Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. This guide helps you identify which customers to focus on and how to reach them.

Build Your Business Skills with These Free Online Resources

Free online resources that can help you get ahead — all you need to invest is your time.

Tips for Growing Your Business in 2017 from Seller Michael Willems

Now is a great time to set your goals for the year ahead, especially if you’re planning to branch out and expand your business.

7 Cute Marketing Ideas for Valentine's Day

February 14 is an opportunity to think outside the chocolate box. Come up with some smart ways to make your customers fall in love all over again (with your business, at least).

Picture Perfect Ways to Promote Your Small Business on Instagram

With its more than 600 million active users, now is the time to get your business on the ’gram.

Talking About The Birds & The Beets: An Alternative Cafe Concept

Every time I refresh the Square app, I’m refreshing my understanding of my business — being able to see live trends and seasonal changes is a truly invaluable tool for a small business.

10 Reasons You Need a Web POS ASAP

Here’s the low-down on what to expect from a cloud-based POS system.

Strength in Numbers: CrossFit Leviathan Gets Fit with Card on File

CrossFit has some of the most loyal fans in the fitness world, but creating a community of people who love high-intensity exercise involves more than just putting people and equipment in the same room.