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What Is Quiet Quitting and How Do You Prevent It?

Quiet quitting is a trend that can seriously affect company productivity. Discover its causes and strategies to combat it

How Si Belle Founder Lois Went From Home-Based Side Hustle to 397% growth

Discover how Lois used Square to seamlessly book client appointments and grow her beauty business by 397% to a multi-location enterprise and training facility.

5 Leadership Styles and How to Find Yours

What kind of leader do you want to be? The answer could have far-reaching implications for you, your team and your company.

How To Run a Good Pre-Service Briefing

A pre-shift briefing plays an important role in team management within the hospitality industry. Find out how to run a pre-service meeting with maximum impact.

7 Tips to Increase Sales on Boxing Day

Don’t miss out on the post-Christmas shopping surge. Discover our top tips for increasing sales on Boxing Day.

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What Is Skimpflation and How to Avoid It?

Find out all about the rising trend of skimpflation, its consequences and the best strategies for avoiding it in your business

8 Christmas Window Display Ideas For Your Store

Discover our top tips for creating an inviting and visually stunning Christmas window display this festive season

Ban on Single Use Cutlery in England - What Businesses Need to Know

Hospitality businesses are now prohibited from supplying single-use plastic cutlery, plates and trays. Find out how this may affect your business.

A Quick Guide to the UK SME Business Climate Hub

Discover all the key information about the recent UK Business Climate Hub and how it can benefit your small business

How the Rise in Interest Rates Might Affect Your Business

With interest rates set to rise for the 13th time in a row, discover ways to insulate your business from some of the negative impacts

How economic downturn may impact Christmas for businesses 2023

The UK economy is set to affect consumer activity this Christmas. Find out more about the challenges, trends and strategies, here.

How to find the best and most reliable suppliers

Discover the essential steps to find reliable suppliers for your business, ensuring consistent product quality and customer satisfaction. Elevate your supply chain strategy with expert insights.

How to Win Government Contracts as an SME in the UK

Learn how to win UK government contracts for your SME business. Uncover the steps business owners must follow to successfully secure contracts.

Guide to Selling at UK Christmas Markets in 2023

Christmas Markets are a great way to reach new customers, bolster your brand and have a lot of fun. We look at some of the UK’s best Christmas markets in 2023.

What does successful business automation look like?

Chances are you already use some automation in your business, and you know increased use could bring benefits. But what would that look like in your business?

6 popular ways businesses reinvest profits

Here’s a look at several ways to put your profits to good use and reinvest for an even more prosperous future.

Seize the Spotlight: Win a £10k Advertising Package for Your Manchester Business

Calling all Square Businesses in Manchester. Win a 10k advertising package for your business.

6 Top Tips for Boosting Salon Sales this Black Friday

Make the most of Black Friday this year and increase your salon appointments, get more customers and grow your sales ahead of the festive season.

How to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for Winter

Does your business have some spare outdoor space? Here’s some creative and customer enticing ways to make the most of it during the winter months.

UK Cocktail Popularity Report and Trends

To mark London Cocktail Week this October, discover the UK’s favourite cocktail as well as tips for boosting cocktail sales in this busy period.

Christmas Marketing Ideas to Secure More Restaurant Bookings

Get ready for the festive period with Square’s top Christmas promotion ideas. Read our guide to secure more bookings for your restaurant this December.

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Guide to Oktoberfest for UK Hospitality Businesses

Discover our top tips for capitalising on the infamous Bavarian event Oktoberfest as a hospitality business.

Liverpool is the UK’s Number One Night-Time Economy: How to Make the Most of the Growth

Square’s research reveals Liverpool to have the UK’s most prosperous night-time economy. We look at how to capitalise on this consumer demand.

5 Repetitive Tasks Businesses Should Automate This Year

Automation helps optimise workflows and saves time. These are five tasks all businesses should be automating this year in order to grow.

What Do UK Alcohol Tax Changes Mean for Your Bar or Restaurant?

August 2023 sees the introduction of new alcohol duty tax rates. We look at what these changes mean for bar or restaurant owners in the UK.

12 Black Friday Marketing Ideas That Cut Through the Noise

Is your business ready for Black Friday?

11 Easy-to-Implement Tips to Prevent Shoplifting

From installing CCTV to crime mapping, discover our top tips and strategies for reducing shoplifting.

What is SA302? guide for Self-Assessment Statements

In this article, we’ll explain what an SA302 is in detail and the circumstances in which you might need one.

Using an Expense Tracker to Form Good Financial Habits

If you’re a business owner just starting out, getting the basics of your business going and starting to separate your business from personal finances, using an expense tracker can help you see how your spending is tracking against your budget.

Important Calendar Dates for Businesses 2023/24

Keep track of all the important business dates and key tax deadlines for the current tax year with our handy guide.

How to Capitalise on 2023/2024 Autumn & Winter Food Trends

Make the most of autumn food trends to attract customers to your restaurant or café. Follow these marketing tips to stand out from other businesses

Guide to Opening a Restaurant in London

In this guide, we’ll take you through some essential steps to opening a successful restaurant business in the UK’s capital.

Everything Your Restaurant Needs, Almost

You may instantly recognise the little white reader, but did you know that Square has tools and software to power your restaurant empire, open your next location, take payments table side and let your customers order online for pickup?

10 Winter Business Ideas You Can Start Today

The winter season can bring a lull in business. Fortunately, there are a number of winter business ideas that make great seasonal side hustles.