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As the business landscape continues to evolve, so do the tools needed to keep up. UK businesses are asking for more mobility, more personalisation and less complexity in their daily operations. Whether it’s streamlining service during a lunch rush or tracking stock across locations, owners and operators are hungry for solutions that just work – and that grow with them.
That’s why this Summer, Square is rolling out a new set of tools – designed to meet those needs head-on. From a brand new portable payments device to industry-specific POS updates, here’s the latest on what’s launching – and how it could help your business run more smoothly.
Quick and easy access to funding is key to unlocking growth for business – and Square has solutions for all business types
Getting access to funding can really unlock future potential growth for businesses of all types and that is why at Square we have a range of funding options. Apply in minutes for either Square Cash Advance or Square Loans and get your money in days once approved. Use your funding to purchase more inventory, new equipment, cashflow or anything else to keep business moving.
Easy access to money
- Get quick and easy access to funding just by running your business with Square. Offers are for eligible Square sellers and tailored depending on your unique business data. When you take payments with Square, our algorithm may create loan offers based on your Square sales, payment frequency and mix of new and regular customers – among other criteria.
Customisable offers to match your vision
- You know your business and your plans best. Choose an amount up to your max offer to get the right funding for your next big (or even small) idea.
Deductions that flex with your cashflow & repay from your daily Square sales.
- Pay a little more on days sales are up – and less when it’s slow. And you’ll never make payments when you’re closed.
Turn today’s sales into tomorrow’s growth with fast access to your funds. Take control of your cashflow.
Square puts your money to work faster with flexible options to access your sales – free next-day standard payouts for all sellers, instantly access your sales as they are processed and for free with Square Card or for a small fee with Instant Transfers*.
Standard Transfers – next day for free
- Next-day payouts for your daily sales are free for all Square sellers as standard.
Square Card – available for all Square sellers, 100% free and with no fees
- This is a business spending card that allows you to spend at home and worldwide with no additional fees.
- Make a sale and instantly access your funds via your Card.
Instant Transfers
- Need your money even faster? Instantly on demand transfer your sales to your linked bank account for a small fee.
Why portable POS is gaining ground – and where the new Square Handheld fits in
Customer service doesn’t always happen at the counter. From table service to market stalls and mobile appointments, more UK sellers are looking for ways to take orders, process payments and manage inventory on the go.
That’s where Square Handheld comes in – our newest hardware innovation, purpose-built to help you serve customers wherever they are: at the counter or out on the floor. Whether you’re taking orders, managing inventory or accepting payments, Square Handheld is ready to go when you are.
Here’s what makes Square Handheld a powerful addition to your setup:
Made for mobility
- Pocketable and lightweight: under 400 grams and just 0.86 inches thick – easy to carry in an apron or pocket
- Designed for one-handed use with a 6.2″ touchscreen and slim grip
- All-day battery life: handles multiple shifts without recharging
Built-in tools to keep you moving
- Built-in barcode scanner with dedicated button and assistive lighting – perfect for quick stock checks and inventory updates
- Integrated 16MP rear camera for adding product photos or scanning QR codes
- Durable with IP54 water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus screen
POS power in your palm
- Accepts contactless and chip & PIN payments, mobile wallets and QR codes
- Preloaded with Square Point of Sale software
- Quick settings and push notifications to streamline your workflow on the go
‘Light. Slimline. Fits in your pocket. Still has all the features we’re used to from Square and quite a lot more.’
Tom Haydon, Founder of Tom’s Pasta, London
A smarter POS experience – tailored to how you work
No two businesses operate the same way. A busy bar owner, a boutique retailer and a sole trader each need different tools to get the job done. That’s why the new Square Point of Sale app is designed to adapt to the way you work – not the other way around.
Best of all, you don’t need separate apps anymore. For example, everything that was in Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail and Square Appointments is now built into the one Square Point of Sale app – so you can manage your business in one place. The upgraded app now includes personalised layouts, smarter workflows and intuitive features that reflect your daily routines. Whether you’re managing complex menus, tracking in-store inventory or processing service bookings, the new POS experience helps you do it faster and with less friction.
And it’s not just about customisation. The latest update also includes even more features to make operations easier – like one-click printer setup, Discover and Diners Club card payment acceptance and QR code scan-to-pay options.
‘With easy access to funding, I’m able to make improvements and grow my business without risk, since repayments come from my card sales.’
Michael Sayward from Millie & Mini, Lytham
Available now for iOS and Android, this update is part of Square’s commitment to building tools that grow with your business – and work the way you do.
What’s new for your industry
Every business is unique – and so are the tools you need to keep things moving. This season’s product launches include targeted improvements for key industries, based on real feedback from UK sellers.
Hospitality
Hospitality businesses are navigating rising costs, evolving customer expectations and new ways of delivering service. These releases are designed to help restaurants, cafés and pubs stay agile, cut down on third-party fees and run more efficiently day to day:
- Square Online Delivery On-Demand: offer direct online ordering with on-demand delivery – no third-party commission fees.
- One-click printer setup: A new streamlined printer setup flow built for simplicity. With one click, get up and running in just six seconds.
- Cost tracking: Track item-level costs for better visibility into your bottom line. Enter a unit cost per item, and see a COGS report in your Square Dashboard.
- Multichannel menu management: Update or tweak all your menus at the same time across all your locations and channels
- New Square Kiosk features: Manage over 150 menu items easily and capture Kiosk orders by table number with upgraded Square Kiosk.
- Reservations: Use our brand new ResDiary integration to accept and manage table reservations. Import deposits directly from OpenTable and ResDiary into Square Point of Sale so deposits can be automatically deducted from the bill.
- Improved order and pay capabilities: Let customers split the cost of items, see and organise all orders in one place with new Orders tab and turn more tables with QR code scan to pay
- Combos: Create item combinations at discounted prices for meal deals (eg burger, chips and drink for £20). coming soon
Retail
Inventory is the lifeblood of any retail business – but it shouldn’t take over your day. These updates simplify stock management and help retailers keep pace with customer demand:
- Stock overview upgrade: Save time by reviewing, adjusting, automating and receiving inventory in a single place.
- One-click printer setup: A new streamlined printer setup flow built for simplicity. With one click, get up and running instantly in just six seconds.
- Simplified item creation flow: Now it’s easier than ever to create items with a flow that lets you enter essential information quickly and go in depth only where needed.
- Ageing inventory report: Easily spot items that have been around too long and adjust your sales strategy to discount, reprice or remove them to optimise your cashflow and improve your bottom line.
- Streamline checkout with an integrated scale: retailers can now connect a Brecknell 6710U digital scale to Square hardware for a fast checkout experience that removes manual data entry. Place an item on the scale to automatically see its weight and price in the updated Square Point of Sale app using Retail mode.
- Export inventory history: Control how you manage your inventory with the ability to export key inventory data in CSV format for further analysis.
- One-click printer setup: A new streamlined printer setup flow built for simplicity. With one click, get up and running in just six seconds.
Health & Beauty
For salons, studios and clinics, the customer experience starts long before the appointment. These updates help you streamline scheduling, personalise service and keep your calendar running smoothly:
- Packages: Lock in revenue and build customer loyalty by bundling your best offerings. Create a set of prepaid services or classes that clients can redeem as they go, whether they’re paying online or in person.
- One-click printer setup: A new streamlined printer setup flow built for simplicity. With one click, get up and running instantly in just six seconds.
- Custom booking forms: Collect important client information with tailored forms or contracts, sent automatically after booking.
- Booking site branding and customisation: Make your online bookings look and feel like you: Set a logo and brand colour; customise your service and category imagery; and add your website, social media links and opening hours.
- Service cost commission deduction: Track staff commission deducted from each service. Set up a default cost on services either by pound amount or percentage, and see the breakdown on your business cost reporting.
- Waitlist automation: Put your waitlist on autopilot. Protect your time and create demand with a waitlist that fills cancellation openings automatically.
Services
From sole traders to larger teams, service businesses need reliable tools to keep cashflow clear and clients informed. These releases add more control and confidence to the job:
- Square Handheld: Introducing a lightweight POS with heavyweight capabilities, made for payments, checking stock and more. Its slim design moves with your business, from the shop floor to the back office.
- Square Invoices: Manage up to £1 million in payments on a single invoice. Streamline big projects and let buyers pay in instalments.
- Goods and services confirmation: Let customers confirm acceptance of orders directly on the invoice, supporting your paperwork tasks and adding an extra layer of protection in the event of a payment dispute.
Looking ahead
These launches are all about making life easier for UK businesses – with tools that reflect how you actually run your business. Whether you’re serving flat whites, grooming pets or managing a growing team, these updates are designed to help you do it better.
To see how these new tools could fit into your setup, explore your industry’s updates or get in touch with the Square team.
*Funds are subject to your bank’s availability schedule, but are generally available in your bank account within 20 minutes of initiating an instant transfer. Minimum amount is £15 and maximum transfer limit is £3,500 per day. Fees apply.
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