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How Fair Shot got up and running with Square 3x faster than with their previous provider and built a confident workplace culture

Find out how this social enterprise cafe is able to boost donations and help instil confidence in vulnerable society members in the workplace using Square.

How Fair Shot got up and running with Square 3x faster than with their previous provider and built a confident workplace culture

Find out how this social enterprise cafe is able to boost donations and help instil confidence in vulnerable society members in the workplace using Square.

How to Generate Quality Google Reviews for Your Salon

Want to increase footfall, build revenues and grow your salon’s reputation? Great salon reviews on Google can do all that and more.

The Responsibility of Care: UK Employers and Statutory Sick Pay

Every employer has a legal obligation to pay their employees statutory sick pay when they are too sick to work. Here’s what SMEs need to know to stay compliant.

Why Your Business Should Start Thinking About Gen Alpha

Generation Alpha encompasses people born in or after 2010. We look at how and why businesses should communicate with this generation of digital natives.

What is an Order Management System & its Key Benefits

As businesses grow, an order management system can help track and fulfil orders across multiple sales channels. We look at the benefits of OMS.

7 Major Business Impacts Square Is Having on Saint Aymes

Discover how Square empowered Saint Aymes through their change of business models, and rapid growth, by providing unmatched payment solutions, here.

10 Tips for Ensuring Safety at Festivals and Large Crowd Events

Planning on running a large event? Discover the steps you need to take to keep your attendees safe

How this pub experienced up to 20% customer growth using Square and OpenTable in 5 months

Square and OpenTable help a rural English pub attract up to 20% more customers in just five months. Find out how they did it and how you can too, here.

When and How to Switch Your POS System

How To Start a Nail Salon

Want to make a living painting mini-masterpieces on nails? We look at how to open a nail salon and make this dream a reality.

7 Ways to Increase Business Profitability

In these economically trying times, we look at 7 ways businesses can increase profitability.

How to Get a Michelin Star: A Guide for Restaurants

A Michelin star can identify your restaurant as a centre for culinary excellence. But how do you get a Michelin star in today’s competitive market?

10 Tips for Restaurants to Navigate Food Inflation

Discover different ways to save money and beat food inflation to help reduce the impact on profits.

4 Ways to Make Scheduling Easier at Your Restaurant & Bar

Turn your restaurant scheduling from a stressful admin task into a system that yields higher staff productivity and happier customers.

How to Start a Taxi Business

Love driving? Love people? Looking for a career that gives you freedom and autonomy? We look at how to start a taxi business for a rewarding, profitable career.

What is Supply Chain Mapping?

Taking stock of every link in your supply chain can save you money and insulate your business against risk. We explore the practice of supply chain mapping.

Hospitality Operations Report 2023 by Square UK

Looking for ways to boost profitability and reduce costs in your own enterprise? Insights from the Hospitality Operations Report 2023 will help you do just that.

What is a Business Franchise?

Opening a business franchise can be a lucrative move for any aspiring entrepreneur. There are many industries to choose from, and much to be learnt from the global brands involved. Here’s everything you should know about becoming a franchisee.

7 Spring & Summer Business Ideas

Looking for a seasonal side hustle? We look at some spring and summer business ideas that can help you boost your income during the sunny months.

7 Strategies to Win Back Lost Customers

Are customer churn rates affecting your revenues? We look at 7 effective strategies to win back customers you’ve lost, and keep them coming back for more.

7 Ways to Increase Average Order Value

Increasing your Average Order Value (AOV) can boost revenue, improve cash flow and add value for customers. Here are 7 effective strategies to increase AOV.

How to Reduce Returns in Ecommerce

Want to reduce your ecommerce return rates while keeping customers on-side? It can be done, and our six return strategies will show you how.

Food Safety Rating Guide: How to Get a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating

Food safety ratings can have a huge impact on your restaurant’s reputation. We look at how to achieve a perfect 5-star restaurant hygiene rating.

Grants and Assistance for Birmingham-Based Businesses

Need a helping hand with your business in Britain’s second city? We look at business grants in Birmingham to help you get started, innovate or expand.

Small Business Report 2023 by Square, Clearpay and Small Business Britain

Square has teamed up with Clearpay and Small Business Britain to create a detailed report outlining the issues facing SMEs and potential ways to overcome them.

How to Start a Vegan or Vegetarian Restaurant

Meat-free dining is delicious, nutritious, good for animals, and good for the planet. We look at how to start your own vegan or vegetarian restaurant.

7 Ways to Boost Year-round Profitability as a Seasonal Business

Just because you run a seasonal business doesn’t mean you can’t stay in the black all year round. We look at how seasonal businesses can boost profitability.

5 Tips to Boost Local SEO for Restaurants & Bars

We look at 5 ways restaurants can boost their local SEO and gain an important edge over their competitors.

How to Acquire Customers in an Economic Downturn

Discover tips, tactics and strategies for acquiring new customers in a tough economic climate, from finessing your social media presence to upping your content game.

How to get Funding Grants for Businesses in London

Looking for grant assistance for your business in London? We look at where to obtain small business grants in London for new startups and existing companies.

Employee Benefits Packages Ideas to Boost Retention

Your business has an amazing team. The right employee benefits packages can make sure you recognise and reward their achievements and boost retention.

How to Communicate Price Increases to Your Customers

Operational costs are on the rise in 2023 which may mean revisiting your pricing strategy. We look at how to increase prices whilst keeping open channels of communication with your customers.

UK Tip Sharing: New Laws, Etiquette & Approaches in 2023

As new legislation for tip sharing reaches its final stages in parliament, we look at what this means for businesses in the HRC sector.

What is a Credit Note and When to Use One

Running a small business? Find out everything you need to know about credit notes – from what it is and when to use one, to how long a credit note lasts.

7 Tips for Winning Investors to Boost Business

Need a helping hand dealing with investors? We explore 7 ways in which you can make a great impression, gain trust and build lasting business relationships.