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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.

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.

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 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 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 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 Start a Bakery in Ireland

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.

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.

7 tips to utilise St Patrick’s for marketing

Looking to increase your sales and attract new customers this St. Patrick’s Day? Channel some Irish luck with our 7 St Patrick’s Day Marketing Tactics.

How to Choose the Best POS System for Your Small Business

If you run a small business and are searching for the best POS system, Square Ireland is here to help you make your choice. Read this guide for 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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

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.

Omnichannel Marketing: Definition, Strategy, Tools, and Examples

An omnichannel marketing strategy provides a fluid, connected experience across all customer touchpoints. Here is everything business owners need to know.

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.

How to Start a Bed & Breakfast

Opening a Bed & Breakfast and making your home your business can be a dream job if you get it right. Here’s our guide to getting started.

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.

How to Use Scheduling Software to Book More Business

Scheduling software can help you book more business and get paid faster with features like no-show protection.