Preparing Your Business for the Holidays

Top Holiday Shopping Trends for 2023

Nov 13, 2023 — 3 min read

Based on data from the Square and Afterpay Festive Forecast, these are top trends amongst consumers and retailers that will shape the 2023 holiday shopping season.

Growing Your Team

How to Attract Retail Employees Ahead of the Busy Season

Nov 10, 2023 — 3 min read

Employees are concerned with base pay, overtime, health care, flexible hours, and bonuses. Attract top talent with creative job offers during the busy season.

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Reaching Customers

10 eCommerce Holiday Planning Tips: How to Prepare Your Online Store for Holiday Sales

Sep 01, 2023 — 4 min read

Now is the time to start planning for eCommerce holiday sales. Here are our top tips to prepare your online store for a successful holiday shopping season.

Growing Your Team

How to Manage Employees’ Holiday Schedules Without Going Nuts

Aug 09, 2023 — 2 min read

Holiday scheduling and staffing made easy. Top holiday scheduling tips for small business owners, including managing expectations and minimizing stress.

Operating Your Business

How To Avoid Delivery Delays This Holiday Season

Nov 11, 2021 — 2 min read

Proactive steps you can take to avoid delivery delays this holiday season and some of the best tools to help you get your products to customers on time.

Reaching Customers

How to Create an Online Holiday Gift Guide

Aug 24, 2020 — 4 min read

One of the best ways to boost your eCommerce sales during the holiday season is by creating a well-rounded digital gift guide. Read on to learn how.

Selling Anywhere

Why Businesses Should Embrace an Omnichannel Retail Strategy This Holiday Season

Aug 24, 2020 — 3 min read

As consumers embrace multiple channels this holiday season, sellers need to meet their customers where they are with a clear omnichannel retail strategy.

Selling Anywhere

How to Sell Excess Inventory During the Holidays

Aug 23, 2020 — 4 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many businesses with a surplus of excess inventory. Here are eight tips to help sell those extra goods this holiday season.

Operating Your Business

Holiday Headaches Solved: How to Handle Returns Online

Oct 25, 2019 — 3 min read

With all of the gift-giving this season comes the inevitable rush of returns. Here's how sellers can turn product returns into loyal, satisfied customers.

Reaching Customers

So You Want to Get Your Product in a Gift Guide

Dec 18, 2018 — 3 min read

Here are five tips from Square to help you break through the holiday noise and land in a gift-guide roundup.

Operating Your Business

Critical Inventory To-Dos and Checklists for the Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2018 — 3 min read

Our mission-critical holiday inventory to-do list ensures you're managing your inventory effectively to have a hugely successful holiday season.

Operating Your Business

Make the Most of Holiday Shopping Weekends

Nov 19, 2018 — 3 min read

Now is the time to make a plan for how to bring in the most sales this holiday season. If you want to come out on top, we have the steps you need to hit the ground running.

Operating Your Business

Holiday Stress-Management Tips for Business Owners

Oct 16, 2018 — 2 min read

How to cut down on stress over the holidays if you own your own business.

Operating Your Business

How to Keep Your Sanity During the Holiday Rush

Nov 29, 2017 — 3 min read

Here are six ways that small business owners can lower their stress during the busy holiday season.

Operating Your Business

Tips for Planning a Buzzy Holiday Party at Your Small Business

Dec 09, 2016 — 2 min read

Holiday parties at your business can help generate buzz, get more customers, and boost sales. Here's how to plan a successful, fun, and well-attended party.

Operating Your Business

How to Spot (and Prevent) Risky Activity This Holiday Season

Dec 10, 2015 — 1 min read

Steps to product your business from supplier scams and buyer fraud.

Reaching Customers

How to Have a No-Show-Free Holiday Season At Your Salon

Oct 23, 2015 — 2 min read

Here are some tips to cut down on missed appointments.

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