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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.

5 Business Ideas to Start in Manchester and How to Fund Them

Thinking of starting a business in Manchester? We look at 5 business ideas with great potential in the northern powerhouse, and how to fund them.

What Are Mobile Payments? And How to Use Them

Mobile payments are made under financial regulation and performed from a mobile phone with NFC capabilities. Here’s why your business should accept them.

7 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health as a Business Owner

It can often feel as though entrepreneurship and mental health are mutually exclusive. We look at 7 ways business owners can safeguard their mental health.

Grants and Funding Sources for Businesses in Liverpool

Liverpool is a bustling city that’s rich in culture and ripe with innovation. We look at business grants for Liverpool companies and how to apply.

11 Second Job Ideas to Boost Your Income

Take a look at this great list of top second job ideas to top up your income. Discover how to leverage your current skills and earn extra cash.

Are You Investing in the Wrong Social Channels For Your Business?

Social media presence is essential for your business. But could you be investing in the wrong social channels for your brand and target audience?

Essential Coffee Shop Equipment for Your Cafe

The amount of equipment for your cafe can be overwhelming and make the selection process difficult. Here’s a list of coffee shop equipment you need.

Square Reader (2nd generation): new features to help you take payments anywhere

It’s time to meet the next generation of Square Reader: the tap-and-go card reader known and loved by countless businesses globally. Learn all about the new and improved features.

8 Best Businesses to Start in London

London has always been a city of industry and technological innovation. If you want to start your own business in London, here are 8 ideas to consider.

What are Angel Investors & How Can They Grow Your Business?

Angel investors could be the key to growing your company effectively. We look at how angel financing works and what it could mean for your small business.

6 Best Business Savings Accounts in the UK

We look at some of the best business savings accounts to help companies grow their wealth at terms that suit their cash flow needs.

What Is a Payment Gateway? (And Why You Don't Need One)

Payment gateways allow merchants to accept credit card payments by connecting payment processors and merchant account providers.

6 Father’s Day Advertising & Marketing Best Practices

How to market your business for Father’s Day.

A Guide to Small Business Rates Relief in 2023

Small business rates relief can be obtained by any small business. Find out how, here.

Government’s Spring Budget business update: what does it mean for businesses?

It’s billed as a Budget for growth, but will it have a positive impact on your enterprise? Read our Spring Budget business highlights to find out.

Square UK Referral Terms

What is IR-35? A Guide for Companies & Contractors

If you work as a self-employed contractor, or own a business that uses them, you need to be familiar with the IR-35 rules. Read them, here.

The 10 Best Invoicing App Features for Small Businesses

We look at the 10 essential features that your invoicing software should have, so you know that you’re getting the best invoice app for your small business.

How Gen Z Is Shopping and How to Reach Them

Discover how to reach Gen Z with your marketing! Learn about their values & shopping habits, plus insights from Afterpay’s 2022 Gen Z trends report & tips on creating shoppable posts on Facebook & Instagram with Square.

A Guide To WhatsApp Business and its Benefits in 2024

Still haven’t set up a WhatsApp Business account? Discover some of the benefits of the WhatsApp Business API, from engaging customers to direct selling, here.

What to Consider When Creating a Returns and Exchange Policy

Read our guide on what to consider when creating a returns and exchange policy and how to implement this

Top 5 Features of the Best Festival POS Systems

With festival season upon us, we look at how to choose the best payment provider for your festival POS for quicker and more reliable payment processing.

Could a Delivery Subscription Service be the Key to Boosting Customer Loyalty and Retention?

Delivery subscription services are more popular than ever. Discover how including delivery subscriptions can benefit your business, here.

10 Ways to Expand Revenue Streams at Festivals

Ticket sales are far from the only way to make money at a festival. We’ll take you through 10 of the best ways to boost revenue as a festival organiser.

7 Ways to Deal with Excess Inventory

Discover seven top strategies to help you deal with excess stock and help keep your business cash flow healthy.

Buns From Home Competition Official Rules

We’ve teamed up with buns from home to bring you a chance to win a £50 voucher!

How to Create a Sensitive Marketing Strategy on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a joy for many consumers, but it can be a very difficult time for others. Here’s some tips on how to create a sensitive Mother’s Day marketing strategy.

What is ChatGPT and How to Use it for Your Business

What Is ChatGPT? This versatile chatbot has many applications and use cases for business such as content marketing. But what are the pros and cons?

buns from home scale from at-home project to 7+ locations with Square

Find out how this bakery chain was able to double sales during their peak times and increase transactions by 733% by using Square, here.

Calculating the Cost of Customer Acquisition

New customers are essential to growing your business. But how much should your business be spending on customer acquisition costs?

2022 Restaurant Trends in the UK

From takeaways to community support, learn about how the restaurant industry will adapt to survive another challenging but rewarding year.

How to Boost Business Around Valentine’s Day

Get your business ready for Valentine’s Day with our marketing ideas. With customers ready to spend, it’s never too early to plan for Valentine’s Day.

How to Start a Coffee Shop

With the industry taking off, now is a great time to get into coffee. Learn exactly how to start a coffee shop and become extremely profitable.

2022 Retail Trends in the UK

Stay ahead of the retail revolution and discover our guide to the top retail trends of 2022. Find out what consumers want and keep in the know with Square.

11 Social Media Mistakes You May Be Making

Is your social media strategy not delivering the results you’d hoped? Read our rundown of the most common business social media mistakes and revamp your strategy, today.