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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.

Introduction to Email Marketing

Email marketing is a great opportunity to promote your brand, sell products or services, and build a relationship with customers. Learn more with Square.

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 are the Top Management Techniques?

Effective management techniques including how to manage people, tips for new managers, and helpful tips for managers of all levels to boost productivity.

5 Email Marketing Best Practices for 2022

Targeted email marketing is an extremely effective way to reach customers and drive sales. Here are the top 5 email marketing tips and tricks by Square.

How to Write Great Subject Lines That Get Your Emails Opened

Customers receive dozens of emails every single day. Find out how to improve your marketing email open rates with our guide to writing great subject lines.

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.

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 Set Up Shipping for Your Side Hustle

Benefits of eCommerce: Reasons to Start Selling Online

Thinking about selling online? Read Square’s guide on eCommerce benefits and find out what advantages it could bring to your business.

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.

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.

What You Need to Know About Pop-Up Restaurants

Pop-up restaurants are sweeping across Ireland. If you want to get in on the action, follow our expert guide to help you get started.

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.

How to Start and Grow a Newsletter: 11 Tips

Get newsletters right and you’ve an excellent way to market directly to your current and prospective customer base. Here’s a step-by-step approach.

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 Small Business Owners Can Plan Their Pension

Read our guide to planning a pension as a small business owner and start your very own retirement plan in no time. Learn more with Square.

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

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.

Setting Up a Business: A Checklist

Thinking about selling online? Read Square’s guide on eCommerce benefits and find out what advantages it could bring to your business.

How to Choose the Right Compensation Method for Your Salon or Spa

The salon pay structure you choose will impact your operations and long-term growth. Read more about the methods and find the best option for your business.

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.

How to Open a Pop-up Shop

Thinking about opening a pop-up shop? Here’s everything you need to know to get your mobile location open.

How To Start An Online Food Business

Whether you’re starting from scratch with an online food business or looking for new ways to grow, this guide contains everything you need to know.

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.

How to Optimise Your Menu for Takeout and Delivery

With social distancing due to COVID-19 still an issue, adapting your food and drinks offerings to accommodate pickup and delivery can attract customers.

Outdoor Dining Bubbles: The Pros, Cons, and Costs

Before investing in outdoor bubbles for your restaurant, check out the pros, cons, and other considerations to know ahead of building your own bubbles.

Ghost Kitchens: Should You Open One for Your Restaurant?

Here’s a look at what ghost kitchens are and how they may (or may not) fit within your restaurant business.

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