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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.

What Is Inflation And How Does It Affect Small Businesses?

Inflation essentially means price increases. It’s a fact of life but it can also be a challenge for small businesses. Here is a guide to what you need to know.

How to Easily Start Selling Online

Upgrade your business for 2022 and start selling your products online. Join Square today for seamless payment solutions and online transactions.

Chargeback 101: Credit and Debit Card Chargebacks Explained

A chargeback happens when a customer disputes a charge from your business and asks the card issuer to reverse it. Learn more about processes and causes.

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.

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.

Brewing Success: Brew Lab On Serving World Class Coffee in Dublin with the help of Square.

Brew Lab has seamlessly translated its expertise into a unique concept, offering an espresso bar with four original coffees on the menu. Discover how Brew Lab continues to grow with the collaboration of Square.

Brother Hubbard's Journey: Managing Multiple Locations with Square

Discover how Square is helping Brother Hubbard manage multiple locations.

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.

Shaka Poké adds smart integration to the menu with Square.

Shaka Poké’s journey with Square was transitioning from multiple platforms to a unified POS system. The smart analytics and team management tools contributed to their growth, offering insights into menu planning and enhancing operational efficiency.

Burger concept is a smash success

Explore Yeah! Burgr.’s journey from burger success to tech innovation with Square. QR-code ordering, data-driven decisions, and online platforms transformed their fast-casual empire. Dive into the delicious details now!

OFFICIAL RULES - 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

How to Register a Business

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

Best Small Business Ideas to Start in Ireland

Are you looking to be your own boss and make your next move as an entrepreneur in the Emerald Isle? Here’s some of the best small business ideas to start in Ireland.

Happy Out Expands to 3rd Dun Laoghaire Location, with the help of Square

Happy Out, the beloved cafe known for exceptional service and great food, is making waves with its grand opening at Dun Laoghaire Baths, Ireland’s first-of-its-kind seaside café.

Caroline Dalton, CEO of SOSU Cosmetics, on running a beauty business and how Square helped reduce admin time by 25%.

In October last year, Caroline Dalton was announced as the new CEO of SOSU Cosmetics. She spoke with IMAGE and Square about what it takes to run a beauty business, including how she cut admin time and increased bookings by 25 per cent in under a year.

Six Top Tips for Boosting Salon Sales this Black Friday

Make the most of Black Friday this year to increase your salon appointments, get more customers and grow your sales before the festive season

How Square boosted this Ranelagh Restaurant’s sales by 40% and seamlessly integrates with OpenTable

How Square boosted this Ranelagh Restaurant’s sales by 40% and seamlessly integrates with OpenTable

How to Create an Invoice — 4 Easy Ways

When you run your own business, understanding how to invoice is essential. Follow these five easy steps to help you with the process with Square Ireland.

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.

How to Capitalise on 2023 Autumn & Winter Food Trends

Make the most of autumn food trends to attract customers to your restaurant or café. Follow these marketing tips to stand out from other businesses.

How Beauty Clinic Skin Future Increased Sales by 40% With the Help of Square Appointments

Discover how beauty clinic Skin Future increased sales by 40% with the help of Square Appointments, here.

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.

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.

How To Use Apple Pay: A 2021 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.

How Can I Accept Credit Card Payments?

If you don’t accept credit cards, you’re missing out on potential sales. Read our guide on how to start accepting credit cards for your small business.

What Is a Contactless Payment?

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

From Tech to Taste: How a Tech Professional Became a Restaurant Owner with Square

From Tech to Taste: How a Tech Professional Became a Restaurant Owner with Square

Here Are Need-To-Know Food Truck Costs (and How to Save Money)

Does starting a food truck cost less than a brick and mortar restaurant? Here’s everything you need to know about food truck startup costs!

How Square is helping this Donegal Chocolatier reach customers worldwide

Starting a business requires courage, determination, and a touch of magic, especially when it comes to turning your passion into a profitable enterprise..

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

In this guide, we explain how payment gateways work, how they relate to PCI compliance, and how you can safely process credit cards with Square without signing up for a separate payment gateway.

How this Dublin Tattoo Studio grew their Client Base by 40% with Square Appointments

Danny McGuinness and Nelson Guerra own Tiger Tattoo, a studio in the city centre of Dublin.

Learn How Square Helped This Couple Turn Their Side Hustle into an Award-Winning Cheesecake Business

Basque burnt cheesecakes are having a moment in the culinary world and there’s a good reason for that.

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 create an extremely profitable cafe.

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.

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. Read more.