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Discover the more surprising sides of your business finances. From unique seller spotlights (did anybody say taxidermy?) on tackling cash flow to monthly advice from a Financial Therapist and CPA — check out these stories and more from our banking newsletter.

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Our first money memories are solidified by ages 5-7 — and those experiences can affect how we handle our business finances as adults. Financial therapist Aja Evans talks about how our money stories are formed, and will guide you in uncovering how yours shows up in your business.

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What It Takes to Run a Spooky Shop All Year Long

No. 9 What It Takes to Run a Spooky Shop All Year Long

Oddities and curiosities shop Rest in Pieces is a Halloween lover’s dream, but a small business facing extreme seasonality can’t survive on one holiday alone. Here’s how owners Justin Torone and Alaina Gearheart make the most of the off-season, prep for the spookiest time of year, and tackle their greatest nemesis — taxes.
5 Lessons From a Thriving Doggy Daycare Entrepreneur

No. 8 5 Lessons From a Thriving Doggy Daycare Entrepreneur

Dillion Toscano, Chief Executive Officer of deluxe pet boarding shop Wags 2 Whiskers in Culver City, California knows firsthand how to navigate change, uncertainty, and disruption. He shares the lessons they learned along the way.
Lesbian Bar Owner Julie Mabry on Creating a Safe Community Space

No. 7 Lesbian Bar Owner Julie Mabry on Creating a Safe Community Space

As the only lesbian bar in Houston, Texas, Pearl Bar serves as an inclusive gathering space for queer, non-binary, and transgender patrons. How has Julie navigated running her bar, and continued to foster community, in the face of adversity?
This is How Business Owners Are Reframing Business Debt

No. 6 This is How Business Owners Are Reframing Business Debt

The stigma of accruing debt can stop you from growing your business. Financial experts and Square sellers discuss how and when to use debt to your advantage.
Unlocking Financial Security for the LGBTQ+ Community

No. 5 Unlocking Financial Security for the LGBTQ+ Community

For the LGBTQ+ community, financial security has not always been an attainable — or even simple — goal. Recent legal protections, such as the right to marry in 2016, have made prioritizing savings and planning for retirement easier.
How to Make 2023 Your Best Financial Year Yet

No. 4 How to Make 2023 Your Best Financial Year Yet

Get inspired by three Square sellers and the best things they did for their businesses in 2022. And two financial experts weigh in on strategies to make hitting your financial goals achievable.

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Aja Evans

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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