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How to Hire Employees: A Checklist

Oct 04, 2021 — 8 min read

Here’s a hiring process checklist for how to hire employees, including what you need to do before and after hiring new employees as a small business.

Managing Your Finances

How to Do Payroll Yourself for Your Small Business

by Square

Dec 13, 2025 — 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.

Starting Your Business

What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

by Square

Apr 15, 2025 — 5 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.

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Square Payroll Index

by Ara Kharazian, Deborah Findling

Dec 02, 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.

Operating Your Business

What Are Payroll Taxes? Types of Payroll Taxes and Payroll Tax Rates

by Eric Rosenberg

Nov 06, 2024 — 7 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

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

by Square

Sep 11, 2024 — 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

What is a 1099 Contractor? The Difference Between W-2 Employees and 1099 Contractors

by Square

Jul 22, 2024 — 9 min read

What is a 1099 Contractor? Discover the key differences between 1099 employees and W-2 employees, including when to use each form.

Growing Your Team

Top Management Techniques and Strategies for Managers

by Square

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.

Growing Your Team

5 Ways to Optimize Your Labor Costs

by Eric Rosenberg

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

by Austin Tedesco

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

Choosing the Best Payroll Software for Your Business

by Meredith Galante

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?

by Square

Nov 17, 2021 — 3 min read

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

Growing Your Team

Employee Handbooks – How to Write One and What to Include

by Square

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.

Operating Your Business

Pay Your Independent Contractors with Square

by 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

by Colleen Egan

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

by Square

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

by Square

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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Gen Z is one of the most entrepreneurial generations ever, redefining what it means to use business as a force for change. Gen Z’ers were born between 1997-2012, and influences like the Great Recession, social media, and growing up with the Internet have heightened their passion and talent for entrepreneurship. Research from EY found that 53% of Gen Z’ers want to start their own business over the next decade. Keep reading to get a snapshot of what Gen Z cares about, the types of businesses they’re building, and how these young entrepreneurs are reshaping the future of business.

Restaurant 101: Start, Grow, Expand

Know what it takes to open a restaurant, from startup costs, to registration requirements, equipment essentials and more. Complete with guidance from industry peers and leaders.

Understanding Sales Tax

As a business owner, you may be required to collect and report sales tax for goods and services in-person or online, depending on your state tax requirements. These taxes could impact anything from sales of goods like furniture or books to services like pet grooming or landscaping. Learn some best practices around filing sales tax and the factors that could impact your business.

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