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What Is Inflation And How Does It Affect Small Businesses?
Broader economic trends are having a negative impact on a number of small businesses. Read our guide to find out what it is and the effects.
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How to Choose the Best POS System for Your Small Business
When you’re looking for the best small business point-of-sale (POS) system, it’s important to understand what sorts of tools you need to help run and grow your business.
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5 Important Invoice Management Tips for Small Businesses
Invoice management software can help you streamline your payment process. Here’s how to get paid quickly after you send an invoice.
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How to Build a Personal Trainer Website
If you’ve got your fitness business off the ground and are ready to take it online, check out these tips. Learn how to get your online presence into shape.
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What is Dropshipping? A Guide to Order Fulfilment
Drop shipping is a popular inventory method online businesses are implementing. Learn about how drop shipping works and decide if it’s right for your business.
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Crucial Business Laws for Entrepreneurs
A comprehensive guide to UK small business laws for entrepreneurs, from consumer rights to tax regulations and employment law. Learn more with Square.
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Client Management Tips That Help You Save Time and Win More Work
Learn the basics of client management and how to create workflows that protect your most valuable asset — time.
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What are the Top Management Techniques?
Effective management techniques including how to manage people, tips for new managers, and helpful tips for managers of all levels to boost productivity.
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How to Write a Great Business Plan for a Bar or Pub
When you open a bar, you need objectives and strategies to stay on track. Here’s how to write a bar business plan that will roadmap your success.
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Tips for Scheduling Employees
Employee scheduling may be harder because of COVID-19, so it’s important to get strategic about schedules. Here are techniques for unpredictable times.
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How to Keep Restaurant Startup Costs Down
Restaurant startup costs can quickly mount and cause strain on your finances. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls with Square’s helpful guide.
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Guide to Staff Turnover Rate: What it is and Tips for Reducing it
As a small business, your employees are important. Find out what a staff turnover rate is and how you can reduce it to keep your business strong.
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What is an Invoice? A Full Explainer for Small Business
This guide walks you through the ins and outs of invoicing—everything from templates and workflow to handling late-paying clients.
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How to Source Production Materials and Match with Manufacturers
How do you protect your ideas, find a manufacturer in a specific niche, and create the right documents before production? Here are some guidelines.
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How to Set Up Shipping for Your Side Hustle
Thinking of setting up a side business selling from home? Use this handy guide to learn how to set up shipping for an online store.
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Shipping to the EU? Here’s What You Need to Know
Brexit has shaken up the rules around shipping to the EU. Read our guide to see how your small business can adapt to the changes and benefit from them.
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What are UK Health and Safety Measures and Why Are They in Place
Restaurant health and safety is essential for all businesses that handle food and drink. Find out what you need to know about food hygiene regulations here on Square.
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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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Employee Handbooks - How to Write One and What to Include
Creating an employee manual helps employees know your company’s rules, policies, expectations, and potentially avoid lawsuits. Here’s what to include.
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Guide to Effectively Forecast Cash Flow for Your Business
Discover the benefits of forecasting cash flow and how cash flow projection can help you to run and grow your small business. Learn more with Square.
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How to Recruit Restaurant Staff: Hiring Tips for Hospitality
As the hospitality industry opens back up, discover our top hiring tips for hospitality recruitment as demand increases.
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Multichannel Retailing: How to Sell Your Products on Multiple Channels
Multichannel selling increases the odds you’ll make a sale. Learn how to sell products online and offline so you can reach more customers.
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How to Attract Customers during Off-Peak Hours
Looking to expand your customer base and draw more people in at off-peak times? This handy guide offers ideas and suggestions for building business at quiet times.
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How to attract customers back to hospitality after reopening
A guide to welcoming customers back to hospitality venues following lockdown – keeping things safer for everyone
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Back to business: Capitalising on the post-pandemic spending boom
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Setting Up a Business: A Checklist
Setting up a business isn’t easy — our checklist will help you make sure you’re heading in the right direction.
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How to Reopen Your Salon More Safely
Get to grips with the new government guidelines for salons reopening, so your hair and beauty business is ready to welcome its customers back more safely.
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How to Prepare Your Small Business for Brexit
From new customs rules to visas, Brexit has far-reaching consequences for entrepreneurs. Learn how to prepare your small business for Brexit changes
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Tips to Help You Speed Up Hiring — Without Sacrificing Quality
The traditional hiring process can be lengthy. Cut down your time to hire, while still prioritising the right fit, using these six strategies.
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The Different Types of Workers You Can Hire at Your Business
Thinking of hiring at your small business? Take a look at this introduction to the different employment status options to help you make the right choice.
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How to Successfully Onboard New Employees
You’ve found the perfect candidate to fill a role. So, what now? Use this checklist to create an effective onboarding process for your new hire.
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5 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Store's Packaging Footprint
Want to make your shop more eco-friendly? There are lots of strategies to reduce your retail packaging carbon footprint. Here are a few ideas.
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How to Choose the Right Compensation Method for Your Salon or Spa
The salon pay structure you choose will impact your operations and long-term growth. Read more about the methods and find the best option for your business.
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How to Create a Budget for Your Small Business
Having (and sticking to) your budget can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs. Start with this quick guide for building your budget.
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6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Business Owner
Burnout exists across all industries, but it’s particularly prominent in the world of entrepreneurship and small business. These 6 tips can help you prevent it.
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How to Choose the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Business
Which pricing strategy is best suited to your small business? Learn more about the main types of pricing strategies and how they can drive growth.
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