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Good Vibes Cafe and a Sustainable Floristry School in Dublin Supported by Square.

Founder Betty Stuart’s switch to Square comes as she expands her much loved business, Lulabelle Flowers. Set in the heart of Dun Laoghaire, a seaside suburb of Dublin, here’s a glimpse on how and why she does what she does.

Coffee Trends for Cafes and Coffee Shops

What are the hottest coffee trends in cafes and coffee shops? Our guide takes a look at old favourites and new types to keep an eye out for.

Lennox Street Grocer: A year in review

On Nov 21, 2021Lennox Street Grocer celebrates their one year anniversary. As they reach this momentous milestone, we caught up with co-owner Chris Arnold to look back on a year of doing business, their learnings and their hopes for the future.

Getting started online with Square

We caught up with Seán Smith, one of the business owners, to find out more about the challenges of starting a side business during the pandemic and how Square helped them get started online.

What is VAT? Our Guide to Value Added Tax in Ireland and the EU

Find out everything you need to know about VAT for your small business, from VAT rules in Ireland to exemptions and more.

Guide to Irish Business Grants

Find out what financial help you could qualify for to start or grow your business with our guide to Irish small business grants.

Guide to Minimum Wage for Employers in Ireland

What is the minimum wage in Ireland? Here’s all the information you need to know if you run a small business.

How to attract and retain employees in hospitality

Are you finding it a challenge to attract and retain hospitality employees? This guide outlines some of the best ways to recruit new talent and reduce turnover.

How to Start a Business: A Guide for New Business Owners

Learn how to start your business with this guide—covering everything from business plan creation to licences and legal obligations.

Simplifying payments with Square at One Kinda Folk, Dublin

We caught up with owner Rachel Elliman, to learn more about how she got started and how selling coffee is more than just what’s in the cup.

Start & Grow, Small Business Advice by Square Merchants: Starting Off Right

In our Start and Grow series, we share some of the best advice from business owners and managers across Ireland.

Purpose & Community: How a café in Bundoran is taking time back for passion projects

We caught up with Gerald Arbuckle, co-founder of Foam., to chat about new beginnings and getting time back to focus on what you love.

How to Accept Apple Pay with Square

Getting Apple Pay for your business is easy. But first, you need to learn how to accept Apple Pay at your small business. Here’s everything you need to know.

Square Terminal Giveaway

This summer, we’re giving five lucky businesses a chance to win a free Square Terminal*.

Pivoting in a pandemic proves to be a cut above for Dublin barbers

Leslie Quigley, owner of Killiney Barbers, used the opportunity presented by Covid-19 to re-evaluate her business, and Square has been a vital part of her journey to success

Guide to Reopening Your Hospitality Business Safely

As the country starts to open up again, we consider everything you need to think about when it comes to reopening your hospitality business safely in our guide.

Brewing up a Business: How Square is helping this Donegal coffee start-up grow

Learn how this young, Donegal entrepreneur is growing her coffee truck business with Square

Which Devices are Compatible with the Square Reader?

The Square Reader is compatible with most tablets and smartphones with Bluetooth Low Energy. Accept different payment types and grow your business.

How switching to Square helped Sally’s Hand Rolled Ice Cream grow their business

How switching to Square helped Sally’s Hand Rolled Ice Cream grow their business

Artisan chocolatier is a story of resilience and reinvention

The owners of Koko in Kinsale are taking their store to new levels with Square, a service that provides flexible solutions for retailers

What is Square? How to Start Selling with Square

Are you looking for a software or hardware package to help streamline payments and other business operations? Learn more about how Square can help start, run and grow your business!

Join the Square Seller Community and Learn from Other Business Owners

Join the Square Seller Community to collaborate and learn from your fellow business owners in Ireland.

How to Calculate Break-even Point Analysis

Learn how a break-even analysis can help you determine fixed and variable costs, set prices and plan for your business’s financial future.

Inventory Management 101: How to Manage Small Business Inventory

Running out or having excessive stock is bad for your bottom line. Learn inventory management techniques to have the right products when you need them.

QR Codes: What They Are and How to Generate One

Wondering what is a QR code and how they can be used for your business? Square allows you to generate QR codes for payment. Learn more now.

How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media

With Instagram shoppable posts, you can sell products directly from shoppers’ feeds. Users can browse, buy, and check out without leaving the app. Here’s how to get started.

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.

Complete Guide for Starting a Business from Home

There’s nothing more exciting than starting a business. Check out this handy guide on how to start a business from home and the key things to remember.

How to Register a Business

From sole traders to Limited Companies, here’s everything you need to know about registering your business.

What Is a Contactless Payment?

Here’s some information about what contactless payments are all about, and why they’re so secure.

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Employees

Based on a scientific study, here are the top 10 best ways to motivate your employees and keep them happy, motivated, and productive.

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

How Much Does a POS System Cost?

A good POS system does more than simply take payments — it helps you run your business day-to-day. Here’s what you can expect to spend on the best quality.

How to Implement a Subscription Service Into Your Business

A subscription service can be a great way to implement experiential retail trends into your business. Read on for some tips to get started.

What is Credit Card Processing and How Does it Work?

In this guide, we share everything you need to know about credit cards, credit and debit card processing and how to select the best option for your business.

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.