Operating Your Business

When it comes to building a business, there’s no one route to success. As you scale and strive for profitability, having the right tools and resources to guide you as you navigate the operational ins and outs can make all of the difference. From setting up your back office to pivoting and scaling, discover the tools you need to operate your business today and grow into the future.

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Why the New Year Is the Best Time to Switch Payroll Providers (and How)

Why the New Year Is the Best Time to Switch Payroll Providers (and How)

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Why the New Year Is the Best Time to Switch Payroll Providers (and How)

Why the New Year Is the Best Time to Switch Payroll Providers (and How)

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5 Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business

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5 Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business

Sep 03, 2024 — 3 min read

8 Ways Food & Beverage Businesses Can Prepare for This Holiday Season

8 Ways Food & Beverage Businesses Can Prepare for This Holiday Season

Dec 31, 2022 — 3 min read

How to Create an Invoice

How to Create an Invoice

Nov 20, 2024 — 4 min read

6 Common Retail Problems Technology Can Help Solve

6 Common Retail Problems Technology Can Help Solve

Jun 10, 2024 — 4 min read

Free Purchase Order Template [in Excel, Word, PDF]

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Free Purchase Order Template [in Excel, Word, PDF]

Jul 25, 2024 — 2 min read

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Blueprint for Beauty Business Growth

Here’s what it takes to run a successful beauty business — from mastering client relationships and managing a team to diversifying revenue and growing your brand.

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Square Industry Insights: Client Loyalty in the Beauty Industry

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Square Industry Insights: Client Loyalty in the Beauty Industry

Jun 26, 2024 — 1 min read

Salon Booking and Cancellation Policy Templates and Examples You Need

Salon Booking and Cancellation Policy Templates and Examples You Need

Jun 14, 2024 — 2 min read

The Top Multihyphenate Salons and Spas That Are Also Bars and Cafes

The Top Multihyphenate Salons and Spas That Are Also Bars and Cafes

Jun 06, 2024 — 4 min read

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This Neighborhood Eatery Is Slashing Ticket Times in Half With Square Kitchen Display System

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How to Create an Invoice

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Nov 20, 2024 — 4 min read

A Guide to Modern Payment Methods for Restaurants

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

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3PL vs In-House Logistics: Which Option Is Best for Your Business?

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Omnichannel Selling Metrics Template

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Omnichannel Selling Metrics Template

Mar 29, 2024 — 1 min read

Using an Expense Tracker to Form Good Financial Habits

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Jun 27, 2023 — 1 min read

Restaurant Profitability Analysis Tool

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Restaurant Profitability Analysis Tool

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Aug 26, 2021 — 12 min

How Small Businesses Are Connecting with Customers Online

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Aug 12, 2021 — 13 min

Finding Balance – How to Better Manage Debt

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Training, Managing, and Retaining Staff

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Jun 15, 2022 — 10 min

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How St. Louis’ Coffeestamp Grew Sales From $30k to $600k in Yearly Sales With Square

How St. Louis’ Coffeestamp Grew Sales From $30k to $600k in Yearly Sales With Square

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Coffeestamp — How St. Louis’ Coffeestamp Grew Sales From $30k to $600k in Yearly Sales With Square

Dec 03, 2024 — 2 min read

This Neighborhood Eatery Is Slashing Ticket Times in Half With Square Kitchen Display System

This Neighborhood Eatery Is Slashing Ticket Times in Half With Square Kitchen Display System

Bagelshop — This Neighborhood Eatery Is Slashing Ticket Times in Half With Square Kitchen Display System

Dec 02, 2024 — 4 min read

Blossoming From Pop-Up to Multihyphenate Plant Nursery With Plants & Spaces

Blossoming From Pop-Up to Multihyphenate Plant Nursery With Plants & Spaces

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Square Inventory Management

Square Inventory Management

Manage your inventory for free.

Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale

Get a POS designed for your business.

Square Online

Square Online

Build a free online store or eCommerce website.

Square Marketing

Square Marketing

Reach more customers through email and text.

Square Appointments

Square Appointments

Book more clients with free scheduling software.

Square Checking

Square Checking

See all your earnings in one place.

Square Payments

Square Payments

Easily accept and process payments with Square.

Square Team Management

Square Team Management

Set schedules and pay employees in minutes.

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