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Form 1120: How to File the Forms

Filing taxes can be a complicated process, but having a better understanding of the forms your business needs to file can ease the stress of tax time. Here’s what you need to know about Form 1120.

Saying Hello: How to Write Great Subject Lines

Here’s a guide to create an irresistible subject line.

5 Email Marketing Best Practices

Targeted email marketing is an extremely effective way to reach customers and drive sales. Here are the top 5 email marketing tips & tricks by Square.

The Marketing Email Customers Click on The Most

A specific type of automated marketing email gets opened the most.

How to Create an Online Holiday Shopping Experience

Holiday shopping will continue to take place online this year. Here’s how to get your site ready for shoppers as customer behavior continues to evolve.

Form 1040: How to File the Forms

Taxes can be an overwhelming time of the year. With so many forms to keep in mind, looking ahead to what you might need for your business’ annual tax filings can save a last minute scramble. Here’s what you need to know about Form 1040.

5 Ways to Retain Your Top Employees

Nearly 41 percent of U.S. workers will look for a new job within the next year, according to a recent study. Here are five ways to retain your top employees.

How to Go Pet-Friendly at Your Business

A growing number of businesses owners are deciding to be pet-friendly, allowing customers to bring their furry friends into their stores and restaurants.

Take Food Photos That Will Leave Customers Hungry for More

Learn how to take scroll-stopping food photos for your website and social media with these tips from Danni Siminerio, manager of Square Photo Studio.

Consumers Are Using Mobile Wallets To Pay — Here's What You Need To Know

Mobile wallet use has grown popular with consumers due to the ease of use, convenience, and security. Here is what you need to know if you’re interested in accommodating mobile wallet shoppers at your business.

The Most Popular Businesses for Gen Z Entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial mindset is booming with the next generation entering the workforce. Here are the types of ventures that are quickly becoming the most popular.

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

The food and beverage industry learned a lot from 2020, and the shifts we all saw in consumer behavior are poised to continue. Here are a few ways food and beverage purveyors can prepare for and make the most of this holiday season.

‘Sketching a Business From Scratch’: 3 Businesses Share What Helped Them Grow

Three business owners share snapshots of their entrepreneurial journeys, proving that overnight successes take years of hustle, creativity, and the right tools to support whatever is next.

How Small Businesses can Prepare for a Post-Pandemic Dating Surge

Here are some ideas for how your small business can get ready for the future of dating.

9 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Holiday Sales Skyrocket

Set up your business for holiday success with these tips for boosting sales.

Why Retailers Are Preparing For a Holiday Beset by Supply Chain Pain

Before gifts can make it under holiday trees this year, they are going to have to pass through one of the largest-scale traffic jams modern supply chains have ever experienced.

How QR Code Ordering Is Improving Guest Experience and Your Bottom Line

Digital menus streamline operations and bring a better customer experience might be the future. QR codes have become a leader in the way customers order and pay at restaurants.

Staff Scheduling: How to Make Employee Work Schedules

Employee scheduling may be harder because of COVID-19. Learn expert staff scheduling techniques that can keep your business moving in unpredictable times.

What is AR and VR Shopping? How Retailers Can Jump on This Trend

Some businesses are upleveling the shopping experience by using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology, allowing customers to virtually interact with products. But what is AR and VR, and how can brands start using this technology?

The Future of Omnichannel For Restaurants

Restaurants are shifting towards an omnichannel approach to their business, to make sure that no matter where their customers are, or what their comfort level is with in-person dining, they can still experience their cuisine. 

How eCommerce Businesses Can Be More Sustainable

Embracing sustainability doesn’t require you to change everything about your business, but it does require you to evolve your practices in ways that can make a difference. Here are some ways to improve sustainability at your eCommerce company.

Nostalgia Marketing and How Brands Recreate a Time From the Past

Nostalgia marketing can be an excellent way to help your customers relive simpler times and be part of their return to normalcy. Here’s how to do it right.

6 Tips for TikTok Success, From Businesses That Have Seen Results

More and more business owners are finding that TikTok is a game changer for their sales. Here, business owners share their tips for building a following, and turning those followers into customers.

How to Use Transfers to Manage Your Cash Flow

Healthy cash flow is crucial to a successful business.

How to Track Your Transfers and See Where Your Money Is

You’ve just finished your first day. So where’s that money?

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Twitter for Your Business

If you’re just getting started using Twitter for your business, here are the top things you should consider.

Get Your Money in Seconds — 24/7 — with Instant Transfer

Get your money faster than ever before.

Why You Should Separate Your Business and Personal Finances

Whether you’re just starting out as a new business owner or you need to reevaluate your business structure, separating your business and personal finances is a must.

Here’s How 4 Small Business Owners Are Thinking About Cost of Goods Sold

When it comes to managing the cash flow for your small business, staying on top of costs related to production is critical. Square spoke to four small business owners in different industries. Here is how they keep track of their cost of goods sold

How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant?

Restaurant startup costs are top of mind for new owners. How much does it really cost to open a restaurant?

How This Entrepreneur Turned a Wisconsin Strawberry Farm into a Wine and Pizza Destination

Ryan Prellwitz turned the strawberry farm where he grew up into something even more fruitful than he could have imagined when he started: a bustling vineyard, complete with Neapolitan pizza and events.

How Much Does a Business License Cost in Every State?

Curious how much a business license cost in your state? Here is what you can expect to pay state by state. Read about the costs and resources for the state your business is operating in.

How Well-Performing Retailers Navigated the Pandemic — And Best Practices for the Years Ahead

From eCommerce to business financing, retailers that survived the pandemic had a few critical things in common. Learn about the retail best practices that can help your business adapt and stay competitive.

How Do You Get Certified As A Minority-Owned Business?

In the last 10 years, minority businesses have accounted for more than 50% of the two million new businesses started in the U. S. Here’s how to get certified as a minority-owned business and how it can help your business.

What Is an Invoice? Small Business Invoicing Guide

Curious what an invoice is? This guide walks you through the ins and outs of invoicing—everything from templates and workflow to handling late-paying clients.

Drop Shipping Guide: What is Drop Shipping and How Does it Work?

Drop shipping is a popular inventory method for online businesses. Learn everything about how drop shipping works and decide if it’s right for your business.