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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.
- Research
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.
- Research
The Future of Commerce: 2023 Edition
Square’s 2023 Future of Commerce report will give you inspiration, tactics, and tools to future-proof your business.
- Research
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.
- Articles
How to Prepare Your Bar or Restaurant for Major Sports Events
Major sports events can mean big business for bars and restaurants in Canada. Here’s what you should take into account before hosting the next big game.
- Retail
Benefits of Afterpay for Retail
Square sellers can let their customers know that Afterpay is now available for online purchases.
- Guides
NFC Guide: All You Need to Know About Near Field Communication
Have you ever wondered what makes services like Apple Pay work? Square’s NFC Guide explains everything you need to know about Near Field Communication.
- Articles
Save Time With Bulk Editing for Square for Retail
Square for Retail now provides sellers with a Bulk Edit tool that saves you time by allowing you to edit item and variation attributes in bulk directly in your Square Dashboard.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
The Benefits of Tableside Payments
Tableside payments are likely here to stay. As a business owner, make the experience as hassle-free as possible for your customers and employees. Choosing a handheld device that supports your business needs is the first step.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
How Tableside Payments Are Changing the Restaurant Industry
Bryan Solar, GM of Square for Restaurants, shares how Square’s mobile POS is changing tableside payments for restaurants.
- Conversations
How Interac, Square and Calgary’s Favourite Sports Franchises Came Together to Support Small Business
Interac spoke with Isabel Lee, Director of Client Solutions and Investor Relations, Interac; Karisa Marra, Head of Sales, Square Canada; and Jason Johnson, Senior Partnership Sales Executive, CSEC.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
How to Get a Regina Business Licence
Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your business licence in Regina.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
How to Get a Fredericton Business Licence
Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your business licence in Fredericton.
- Articles
Five Ways to Find New Customers
Business development — identifying new customer bases and building relationships — should be a top priority for growth.
- Articles
How to Attract Customers with Your Online Directory Listings
Booking platform and business directory listings are an important element of your digital presence.
- Articles
How to Get a Kelowna Business Licence
Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your business licence in Kelowna.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
How to Create a Business Plan in 2021
A business plan outlines research you’ve done prior to starting a business and provides strategic direction. Here’s how to create an actionable business plan.
- Articles
How to Get a Waterloo Business Licence
Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your business licence in Waterloo.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
What Is Mobile Commerce (and Why It’s a Strategy You Should Care About)?
What better place is there to meet your customers than on their mobile devices?
- Articles
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.
- Articles
How to Get a Saskatoon Business Licence
Here’s what you’ll need to know to get your business licence in Saskatoon.
- Articles
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.
- Articles
New: Square for Retail POS on Square Terminal
In exciting news for Canadian businesses using Square for Retail, Retail POS is now available to be used on the popular Square Terminal device.
- Articles
Important Cash Register Features for Small Businesses
Before you head on over to buy the latest cash register, you should become well-acquainted with the features that will support your business.
- Articles
Three Canadian Coffee Entrepreneurs on What Helps their Businesses Thrive
Here, three Canadian Square sellers and coffee entrepreneurs share what helps their businesses thrive.
- Articles
Must-Have Hardware Accessories for your POS System
Learn more about the accessories that modern point of sale systems require - more than just a cash register.
- Articles
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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