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Square Payroll Index

Jul 01, 2024 — 2 min read

The Square Payroll Index uses data from Square's labor management and payroll processing solution to track wage growth in the retail and restaurant industries. The data below is updated monthly with the latest information. Explore data on worker pay and average hourly earnings across the U.S. using the tools below and follow the Square quarterly analysis of these charts.

Managing Your Finances

How to Do Payroll Yourself for Your Small Business

Mar 29, 2024 — 4 min read

Processing your own payroll is easier than you think. Start saving on payroll expenses today by learning about 3 easy ways to do payroll yourself.

Stay confident in your HR practices with expert guidance and tools

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Growing Your Team

Top Management Techniques and Strategies for Managers

Feb 29, 2024 — 7 min read

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

Operating Your Business

Payroll Taxes: Federal & State Tax Information

Feb 02, 2024 — 5 min read

How do payroll taxes work in 2024? There’s a lot you should be aware of. Here's everything you need to know about federal and state payroll taxes.

Growing Your Team

5 Ways to Optimize Your Labor Costs

Dec 01, 2022 — 3 min read

Understanding and managing labor costs is an essential part of managing profits and losses.

Growing Your Team

Business Staffing Guide: How To Run, Grow, and Train Your Team

Nov 01, 2022 — 6 min read

What can you do to recruit and retain top talent in a challenging and evolving labor market? Here's our guide.

Operating Your Business

What’s the Difference Between W-2 Employees and 1099 Contractors?

Mar 10, 2022 — 10 min read

Figuring out the difference between independent contractors vs. employees and when to use 1099s vs. W-2s can be confusing. Read our guide now.

Operating Your Business

Choosing the Best Payroll Software for Your Business

Dec 02, 2021 — 5 min read

Payroll software can feel a bit overwhelming. Learn about the 5 key areas to review when you’re comparing payroll providers.

Growing Your Team

How Much Should You Pay Your Employees?

Nov 17, 2021 — 3 min read

How much should you pay employees? Learn how to compensate your team fairly while staying within your budget.

Starting Your Business

What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

Nov 15, 2021 — 4 min read

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. You can apply for one on irs.gov.

Growing Your Team

Employee Handbooks – How to Write One and What to Include

Aug 04, 2021 — 4 min read

Creating an employee manual helps employees know your company’s rules, policies, expectations, and potentially avoid lawsuits. Here’s what you should include.

Growing Your Team

A New Hire Onboarding Checklist for Remote and In-Person Employees

Apr 23, 2021 — 6 min read

You’ve found the perfect candidate to fill a role. So, what now? Use this checklist to create an effective onboarding process for your new hire.

Operating Your Business

Pay Your Independent Contractors with Square

Jun 28, 2017 — 2 min read

In addition to helping businesses with employees run payroll more efficiently, now Square Payroll supports businesses that only work with independent contractors.

Growing Your Team

6 Ways You Can Support Your Employees’ Growth

Mar 27, 2017 — 2 min read

When employees are deciding to remain in (or even accept) a job, they’re not just looking at salary and benefits.

How to Get the Most Out of a Job Application Form

Growing Your Team

How to Get the Most Out of a Job Application Form

Feb 13, 2017 — 3 min read

Download our employment application forms to get the most out of potential job seekers. Learn what to include and what to look for in applicants.

Starting Your Business

Why Employee Benefits Are Important and How To Offer Them

Jan 15, 2017 — 9 min read

Providing benefits that your employees can’t access on their own could open up your business to hire more employees and grow even further. Learn more about employee benefits packages.

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