Starting Your Business

You’re finally doing it — you’re starting a business. As you embark on this new chapter, you might have questions, need tips, or want inspiration from other business owners who have overcome hurdles to build winning companies. Here you can find what you need from the day you put pen to paper to write a business plan all the way to your Grand Opening and beyond.

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Gen Z: Future Business Leaders

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.

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Austin Tedesco

Austin Tedesco

Editor, Management

Deborah Findling

Deborah Findling

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Alena Courtney

Alena Courtney

Editorial Strategist, Retail

Retail

Maya Rollings

Maya Rollings

Editor, Customer Experience

Mackenzie Born

Mackenzie Born

Editor, Commerce

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Square Payments

Square Payments

Easily accept and process payments with Square.

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Square Online

Build a free online store or eCommerce website.

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Square Point of Sale

Get a POS designed for your business.

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Square Reader

Never miss another sale with a free card reader.

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Square Stand

Turn your iPad into a point of sale.

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Square Terminal

Accept all types of payments and get your money fast.

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