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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

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.

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.

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.

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 Restaurant

Looking to start a restaurant in Ireland? Find out how to create a business plan and make your dream a reality with our guide.

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.

What Is a Contactless Payment?

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

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.

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

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.

How to Register a Business

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

How to Choose the Right Online Store Platform for Your Business

What’s one of the first decisions you make once you’re ready to move online? Read our guide to choosing a web platform that will work for your business.

How to Start a Bakery in Ireland

How to shop local and support Irish businesses this Christmas

With global supply chains in disarray, it makes both economic and speedy sense to shop as locally as you can this Christmas.

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 Digitalisation Can Future Proof Your Small Business

Businesses in Ireland need to adapt to a digital world. Here’s a guide on what digitalisation is, what SMBs should prioritise and how it can help you.

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.

Your Guide to Hiring People in Ireland

Learn how to hire your first employee and what exactly you’ll need to start employing people in your business. Discover more hiring tips with Square.

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.

Guide to Irish Business Licences and Permits | Square

A guide to starting a small business in Ireland – Square explores the licences and permits required for each industry

#SquareOnGrafton

First experiential store launched in Dublin this month. The store is open until the 28th of October and features five businesses throughout its duration.

15 Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses

Follow these 15 energy efficiency tips for businesses to reduce your heating and lighting bills this winter.

Guide to Health and Safety Standards in Ireland

Health and safety regulations are an important part of the hospitality sector. Find out everything you need to know about health and safety in Ireland.

Marketing Tips for your Pub

An exciting pub marketing strategy is essential to the success of your hospitality business. Join Square for industry solutions and resources for your pub.

Everything You Need to Know About Consulting

Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know how. Learn what consultants do and how you can start your own business.

What is a Customer Facing Display

What is a customer-facing display? They allow you to display itemised orders to your customers to ensure accuracy and reduce incorrect purchases. Learn more.