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How to Set Up a Business Website: 8 Steps to Get Started

Customers often research businesses online before visiting, and your website is an opportunity to own your narrative. Here are eight steps that can help you build out your business website.

7 Tips for Successful Flash Sales and Product Drops

Flash sales and product drops can generate excitement among your audience while giving your sales (and brand image) a quick lift. Here are tips for making these promotions successful.

How To Create a Digital-First Business

Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations set themselves apart by offering the convenience of eCommerce with the personalization and experience of an in-person shopping trip.

Product Photography 101: How to Photograph Products for eCommerce

With an increase in online ordering, having high-quality product photos is more important than ever. To get expert tips on producing great product images, we spoke to Danni Siminerio, manager of Square Photo Studio.

By the Numbers: Here’s How Small Businesses Are Allocating Their Savings

Setting aside savings for small business owners has become more of a focus than ever before. Here are the top goals small business owners are saving for according to Square data.

Form 1099-NEC: How to File the Forms

Staying up to date with tax filing guidelines is essential to running your business. With the recent reintroduction of Form 1099-NEC, employers are working with a different form than they’re used to. Here’s what you need to know.

How To Avoid Delivery Delays This Holiday Season

Proactive steps you can take to avoid delivery delays this holiday season and some of the best tools to help you get your products to customers on time.

How Does Mobile Check Deposit Work?

According to Cornerstone Advisors and Mitek 2021 Mobile Deposit Benchmark Report, 70% of consumers surveyed say mobile deposit is a banking feature they prioritize when looking for a bank. So, what is mobile check deposit and how do you use it?

Client Management Tips That Help You Save Time and Win More Work

Learn the basics of client management and how to create workflows that protect your most valuable asset — time.

The Best Small Business Ideas for 2022

Are you an entrepreneur looking for small business ideas to capitalize on in the new year? We pulled together a list of business ideas for 2022.

How To Find and Choose a Location for Your Business

It’s time to find the right location for your new business. Where do you start, how much will a space cost, and what should you look for? Here are seven tips to help.

5 Ways To Show Your Employees that You’re Invested in Them

When your employees feel taken care of and respected, they will invest more in your business and feel proud to represent your brand and serve your customers. Here are a few key ways to show your employees that you care about them.

Mitigating Fraud Risk Ahead of the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to step up your fraud mitigation efforts to support your goals for a profitable end to the year.

How to Communicate With Customers About Delivery Delays

When delays happen, you need to focus on what you can control: Staying in customers’ good graces by communicating effectively about the problem.

Setting Up a 401(k) Plan for Small Business Employees

Setting up a 401(k) plan as a small business owner can be a great benefit to add for your employees to recruit and retain top talent. Here’s how to get started.

Top Management Techniques and Strategies for Managers

Effective management techniques including how to manage people, tips for new managers, and helpful tips for managers of all levels to boost productivity.

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.

How To Choose the Right Vendors and Suppliers for Your Retail Store

How to choose suppliers and vendors that support smooth retail operations for your business.

California Minimum Wage: Everything You Need To Know

What is the minimum wage in California in 2022? Learn everything you need to know about changing wages in 2022 from Square.

The Marketing Email Customers Click on The Most

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

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 and tricks by Square.

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.

Your Guide to Oregon’s Minimum Wage

What’s the minimum wage in Oregon in 2022? Get prepared with minimum wage requirements with help from Square.

North Carolina Minimum Wage Increases: Everything You Need to Know

We know that small business owners in the Tar Heel state are eager to stay on top of minimum wage increases so we’ve put together this quick guide with all the info you need to know.

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.

How Much Does it Cost to Open a Bar?

Managing bar startup costs goes a long way toward running a successful bar, so how much does it cost to open a bar? Find out what factors influence expenses.

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.

Your Guide to New York’s Minimum Wage

Small business employers and their employees should be aware of the minimum wage requirements in New York.

‘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 to Write a Killer Bar Business Plan

When you open a bar, it’s crucial to set objectives and strategies to achieve them. Here’s how to write a bar business plan that will roadmap your success.