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7 Time Management Skills Practiced by Successful People
Be more productive with these top time management techniques, tried and tested by professionals at the top of their game.
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How to Track Your Transfers and See Where Your Money Is
Your Square Point of Sale (POS) account’s activated. You’ve linked your business’s bank account. You’ve got your first day of sales under your belt — congrats! But where’s your money?
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Why You Should Separate Your Business and Personal Finances
Whether you’re just starting out as a new business owner or you need to reevaluate your business structure, separating your business and personal finances is a must.
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What Is an Invoice? A Guide for Business Owners
This guide walks you through the ins and outs of invoicing—everything from invoice templates and workflow to handling late-paying clients.
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Retail Dictionary: 101 Important Terms All Retailers Should Know
Our retail dictionary can help you navigate all of the lingo you’re hearing day-to-day and keep you up to date with the latest trends.
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How to Write an Employee Handbook
How do you write an employee handbook and what sort of content should you include? Follow our comprehensive guide for policy recommendations and more.
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Introducing Square Loans
can Square Loans can help independent sellers like you quickly access the funding you need for moving your business forward.
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Competitor Analysis: A Definition and Guide
How to do a competitor analysis and why it’s important for your business
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How to Create a Budget for Your Small Business
We’ve put together a six-step guide on how to create — and manage — your small business budget.
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What is HST and Who Has to Charge It?
Learn more about harmonized sales tax and how it may apply to your business.
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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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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.
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How to Plan to Reopen Your Small Business
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many small businesses to close their doors, but there will be a day when you can reopen. Here are steps you can take to prepare to reopen.
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How to Expand Your Delivery and Pickup Options
Learn more about your options for how customers can pick up or receive their items.
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How to Protect Your eCommerce Business from Fraud
We want to make sure you’re equipped to take full advantage of growth opportunities while managing the risks that come with taking eCommerce payments. We’ve broken down the steps you can take to safeguard your business, and compiled a checklist.
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5 Ways to Have a Positive Impact on Your Community
Here are some ideas for launching (or expanding) your own giving program.
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How to Choose the Best Business Analytics Tools
As a business owner, you have to make critical decisions every day. It’s easier to make the right choice when you have the best information, right at your fingertips.
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How to Use POS Reports & Analytics to Make Business Decisions
Using analytics tools can help you better understand your business and make informed decisions that get you closer to your goal.
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How to Manage Stress: 9 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship can be stressful. Here are a few ways to beat the feeling.
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Tableside Payment is Here to Stay: Why Your Restaurant Should Invest in Contactless Payment Technology
The restaurant business has changed—learn about the benefits of contactless payment technology for your restaurant.
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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.
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5 Ways to Be Resourceful and Save Money
Worried about cash flow? Here are a few ways to save money without cutting corners.
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Data Security 101: Why Small Businesses Should Worry About Data Breaches, Too
Research found that small businesses are less likely to recover from data breaches and cyber security attacks. Here’s what you need to know about data security.
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How to Stay Healthy as a Small Business Owner
It can be hard to focus on your health while building your business. Here are some quick tips to keep you on the right track.
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How to Pick Prices for Your Products
How much is too much for your products? How much is too little? Checkout these pricing strategies to figure out what is best for you business.
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How to Manage Your Restaurant Back of House
Effectively managing front of house and back of house operations can help you manage restaurant costs. Here’s everything you need to know about BOH functions.
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Omnichannel Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Retailers
An omnichannel marketing strategy is one that provides a fluid, connected experience across all the touchpoints a customer has with your company.
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How to Stage a Restaurant Soft Opening
Thinking about a test-run before the grand opening of your new restaurant? Here are a few things you should know.
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A Crash Course in Cash Flow Management
Solid cash flow management is key to keeping your business operating smoothly.
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How to Update Your Business Plan
Are you making any major changes to your business this year? If so, it’s time to update your business plan.
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What Is End-to-End Encryption and Why You Really Need It
In 2018, there were more than 600 data breaches in the U.S. that put customers’ information at risk. Employing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) can help protect you and your customers’ data.
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Square Introduces Square Card for Businesses, Giving Sellers Real-Time Access to Funds
Now you can more easily manage cash flow with free, real-time access to your money.
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How to Cook Up a Great Restaurant Floor Plan
The key to designing a restaurant floor plan is deliberate design.
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5 Retail Trends You Should Know About in 2019
Thinking about your 2019 business goals? Checkout these trends as you plan.
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7 Terms You Should Know to Help Protect Your Business
It’s hard to keep your customers safe and your bottom line healthy if you don’t have a solid understanding of the risks faced by every business in this day and age.
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5 Tips for Successful Customer Interactions
Looking for ways to keep your customers coming back? Try these 5 tips.
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