Professional Services: The Fundamentals

Whether you work in photography, pet services, or art and design, there are several key elements that can impact your business growth. From getting started to leveling up, this curated selection of articles will help you understand everything from payments and business integrations to how professional services entrepreneurs like you charted their path to success.

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What are Professional Services?

Dec 06, 2024 — 4 min read

Professional services are specialized services or offerings offered by a business or individual. Find out more about these services in this comprehensive guide.

Operating Your Business

How to Create an Invoice

Nov 20, 2024 — 4 min read

Need to generate an invoice? Square offers a step-by-step guide explaining how to create an invoice with free templates, on mobile, and more.

Managing Your Finances

Offline Credit Card Processing: Accept Credit Cards Offline

Oct 22, 2024 — 4 min read

Square makes it easy for your business to take offline payments at our low processing rates. Accept credit cards anytime — no Wi-Fi needed.

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Starting Your Business

How to Start a Pet Grooming Business

May 14, 2024 — 7 min read

Keeping our animals healthy and clean goes a long way toward keeping them — and their owners — happy. Learn how to start a pet grooming business with ease.

Starting Your Business

How to Open a Pet Store

Apr 25, 2024 — 5 min read

The United States has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world with close to 100 million households owning pets as of 2022. This opens a subsequent need for pet food, supplies, treats, and more. Here's how to open a pet store in 4 steps.

Operating Your Business

Bubbly Paws — How This Pet Salon Franchised 10+ Locations With the Square Ecosystem

Apr 25, 2024 — 4 min read

This pet grooming salon has over 15 locations with several more in the works. Learn how the Square ecosystem helped support its growth.

Managing Your Finances

Consulting Fees: How Much to Charge as a Consultant?

Mar 07, 2024 — 5 min read

Standard consulting fees vary based on skill, expertise, and the industry. Here’s how you can determine consulting fees for your services and be profitable.

Managing Your Finances

Here’s How RAP Management Streamlines Finances With Technology

Nov 03, 2022 — 3 min read

RAP Management is a sustainable pavement materials manufacturer. Learn how it meets customers of all sizes with flexible payment solutions.

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Starting Your Business

How to Start a Consulting Business

Oct 04, 2022 — 5 min read

Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know where to start. Learn about what consultants do and how to start a consulting business.

Selling Anywhere

The Tools That Helped Scale a Modern Camera Store

Aug 26, 2022 — 6 min read

Photodom, a camera shop and studio in Brooklyn, has embraced seamless technology to grow and innovate.

Selling Anywhere

How to Take Card Payments Over the Phone

Jun 04, 2022 — 3 min read

Need to take card payments on the phone? Square's Virtual Terminal can help.

Managing Your Finances

What To Include in Your Project Cost Estimate

Mar 11, 2022 — 4 min read

Learn how to create professional project cost estimates that help you win more work.

Starting Your Business

How to Start a Photography Business

Feb 05, 2021 — 8 min read

Do you want to take your photography skills and business acumen to the next level? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start a photography business.

Starting Your Business

How to Write a Photography Business Plan

Jun 08, 2018 — 4 min read

A detailed photography business plan will help you define your purpose, create business goals, and help you maximize your profitability. Here are the six elements to include when creating a plan.

Managing Your Finances

Chargeback 101: Credit Card Chargebacks Explained

Nov 24, 2017 — 8 min read

A chargeback happens when a customer disputes a charge from your business and asks the card issuer to reverse it. Here are the most common chargeback culprits.

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Emerging Payments

The payments landscape is always changing and consumers are finding new ways to transact everyday. From buy now, pay later to payment links, discover the latest trends and technologies emerging in payments today.

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