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How Soho Live Music Club went from one to three venues in a matter of weeks using Square
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How Soho Live Music Club went from one to three venues in a matter of weeks using Square
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10 Tips on How to Host a Wedding Reception at Your Bar or Restaurant
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How to Maximise Your Restaurant and Bar Business over 2024’s Bank Holiday Weekends
Bank holidays are traditionally busy and potentially profitable times for the service sector. We look at how to maximise your business over these weekends
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Multi-hyphenate Businesses: What They Are and How to Start One
Being a multihyphenate business is a great way to keep up with changing industries and markets. But, what does that mean and how do you succeed?
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The Best Small Business Ideas for 2024
Are you an entrepreneur looking for small business ideas to capitalise on this year? We’ve pulled together the latest trends for a list of business ideas for 2024.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Business Automation 101: What Is Automation and How Does It Work?
What is business automation and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about automation in business, from its uses to its benefits.
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6 Must-Have Square Products for Street Traders at Notting Hill Carnival
Discover the top 6 Square products for staying on top of the crowds at Notting Hill Carnival, from managing orders to taking payments.
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9 Ways to Prepare Your Restaurant or Bar Business for Wimbledon
It’s not the British summer until Wimbledon is underway. With our tips you can turn your London bar or restaurant into the best seat in the house. Read more.
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How to Improve Inventory Behind the Bar or Pub
Managing bar inventory is an important concept to master when you first open a bar. Learn about the benefits and ways to improve your inventory management.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Blog
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.
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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.
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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.
- Blog
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.
- Blog
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.
- Blog
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?
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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.
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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.
- Blog
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.
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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.
- Blog
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.
- Blog
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.
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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.
- Blog
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?
- Blog
10 Ways To Stand Out From Your Competition
In the age of global marketplaces, it’s harder than ever to stand out from competitors. We’ve pulled together 10 tips to help your business appeal to the widest possible number of customers.
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How to Migrate Smoothly to a New POS System
Using an up-to-date payment solution can make your checkout process more secure and a lot faster. Here is how to migrate smoothly to a new payment system.
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