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The Future of Restaurants UK
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What started as a love for food has grown into a dream of starting a restaurant. This guide explains everything you need to know as a new restaurant owner.
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What is Credit Card Processing and How Does it Work?
Understanding credit card processing is key to the success of small businesses. Discover how card processing works and the different parties involved.
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How To Use Apple Pay: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
Square’s Apple Pay guide walks you through the ins and outs of Apple Pay, how to use it at stores and online and how to accept it at your business.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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How to Start a Food Truck Business
From food truck start up costs to creating a business plan, this guide explains everything you need to know about how to start a food truck business.
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NFC Guide: All You Need to Know About Near Field Communication
Have you ever wondered what makes services like Apple Pay work? Square’s NFC Guide explains everything you need to know about Near Field Communication.
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How to Start a Retail Business
Take your entrepreneurial passion for retail and turn your dream into a reality. Here’s everything you need to know about how to start a retail business.
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How to Start a Bakery in the UK
If you’re looking to start a bakery cafe in the UK, this quick guide provides all the information you need to get started like how to make a bakery business plan, how to manage your business, and how to reach your audience base.
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Everything You Need to Know About Consulting
Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know where to start. Learn what consultants do and how you can start your own business.
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The Future of Professional Services
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How to Become a Wedding Planner
Learn how to become a wedding planner with our helpful guide. Discover everything you need to know about getting your brand off the ground with Square.
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How to Start a Clothing Business
Do you love fashion? Then learning how to start a clothing line could be at the top of your to-do list. Find out how to start a clothing brand with Square.
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Your guide to selling wholesale
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A Guide to Automatic Enrolment and Workplace Pensions 2022
All employers are legally obligated to put staff into a workplace pension, here’s what you need to know about automatic enrolment.
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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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How to Open a Salon
Are you an aspiring aspiring salon owner? This guide walks you through everything you need to know when starting a beauty salon.
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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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Multichannel Retailing: How to Sell Your Products on Multiple Channels
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The Ultimate SEO Guide for Any Stage Business
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is key to helping customers discover your business online. This guide takes you step-by-step through what you need to know to get started.
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How to Start a Cleaning Business
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How To Start An Online Food Business
This guide contains everything you need to consider to get started with an online store or to offer delivery or pick up.
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How to Start a Photography Business
Do you want to take your photography skills and business acumen to the next level? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start a photography business.
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How to Start a Microbrewery
Want to start making money from brewing beer? Here’s how to take your microbrewing from a hobby to a business.
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Complete Guide for Starting a Business from Home
Thinking of starting a business online? Check out this comprehensive guide of how to start a business from home and the considerations to take into account.
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How to Open a Bar in 2024
Whether you are a master mixologist or an enthusiastic entrepreneur, you may have questions about how to open a bar. This guide explains the essentials.
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How does Click and Collect work?
Whether you are a new business that is just getting started or an established company looking to add to your delivery options, Click and Collect is a great way to introduce an easy-to-use ordering option for you and your customers to transact more safely
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What is PCI Compliance? What You Need to Know
Violating PCI compliance can lead to hefty fines for you and your business. Learn more about PCI DSS Compliance and see how Square protects you- for free.
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How to Accept Payments: A Comprehensive Guide
Getting paid is the bedrock of any business. This guide includes a comprehensive overview about payment processing, how it works, and the latest payment technologies.
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Omnichannel Retail Guide: Definition, Strategy, and Examples
Having an omnichannel retail strategy is a proven way to engage customers and increase sales. Here is what you should know.
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Omnichannel Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Retailers
An omnichannel marketing strategy is one that provides a fluid, connected experience across all the touchpoints a customer has with your company.
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What is the Difference Between a Cash Register and a POS?
Though similar in some ways, POS systems and cash registers perform very differently in others.
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How to Start a Bed & Breakfast
Opening a Bed & Breakfast and making your home your business – what’s not to love? If you feel it’s time to open your home to paying guests, here’s our guide to getting started.
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Credit card processing and how to accept card payments
Learn what a credit card processing fee is, what goes into it, how fees affect your rate, and how you can reduce your transaction fees.
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