Business Resource Center

10 Ways to Change Your Business Model

Having a business model is an important part of building a successful company. Here are 10 different types of business models that may be worth exploring as you adapt to new realities.

From Seller to Seller: Learnings and Reflections on 2020

While it’s difficult to summarize the ups and downs of 2020 and the pandemic, we looked to the people that could speak to them the best: our sellers.

How 2020 Has Shaped Customer Experience, and What Lies Ahead

As businesses plan ahead for 2021, they are all taking with them the lessons they have learned over the course of this year, and the importance of customer experience is going to take center-stage in the post-pandemic recovery process.

10 Ways to Increase Food Orders Through Your Online Channels

The food service industry is faced with increasing pressure to adapt and offer more online channels for ordering food. Here’s a look at how you can attract more attention to your restaurant website and increase your online orders.

How to Optimize Your Menu for Takeout and Delivery

As social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic encourages more people to stay at home, adapting your food and drinks offerings to accommodate pickup and delivery can attract more customers and help open up a new revenue stream.

How Employers Can Support Employees with Disabilities During the Pandemic

Inclusive employers need to consider the needs of everyone on their team. Here are a few practical steps to help employers support disabled employees.  

The Basics of a Business Checking and Savings Account

For many small businesses a checking and savings account is essential. While many banks incentivize account holders to have both savings and checking accounts stored with the same bank, there are some differences between account types to keep in mind.

Outdoor Dining Bubbles: The Pros, Cons, and Costs

Before investing in outdoor bubbles, here are the pros, cons, and other considerations to know before building your own bubbles.

4 Questions Every Leader Needs to Be Prepared to Answer in 2021

In 2021, these four questions are ones hiring managers — and even leadership looking to support their current workforce — should be prepared to answer.

Why Physical Inventory Counts Still Matter (and How to Make Them Easier)

Taking stock is essential for retailers. The pandemic has changed a few things about physical inventory counts, but it’s also made it more important as businesses get creative with what and where they’re selling.

The Difference Between Business Credit and Personal Credit

When a business first opens, they have no credit history, making it challenging to get loans and a credit card. You may be tempted to turn to your personal credit but experts recommend keeping your business and personal credit separate. Here’s why.

How Small Businesses Can Use ACH

6.8 billion payments were made on the ACH network in the third quarter of 2020 alone, a 9% increase over the same time in 2019. But what is ACH, and should you be considering it for your small business?

How Blue Bottle Leveraged Product Innovation to Skyrocket Their Growth

Blue Bottle constantly raises the bar with its data-driven product development, so the brand can keep improving.

How Employee Training Brews up Success for Blue Bottle

Blue Bottle prides itself on serving an authentic experience to every customer. Because of this value, employee training is a core component of ensuring a superior guest experience. 

Should Your Restaurant Go into Hibernation for the Winter?

While not an easy decision to make, it’s possible that closing temporarily — and perhaps biding their time until a vaccine is widely distributed — can help restaurants avoid closing down for good.

The Homebody Products Shoppers Are Buying More of

The pandemic has turned everybody into a homebody. To give you insight into the trending products you might want to sell, we combed through Square data to identify the comfort items shoppers are buying more of.

Here’s What Small Business Owners Should Know About Merchant Services

Merchant services encompass everything from hardware to software that is needed for business to accept and process credit or debit card payments in both in-store and online sales. Which merchant service should you consider for your small business?

How to Create a Socially Distanced Front-Desk Experience

Your front desk has taken on a different meaning. So how can you continue to create a friendly and socially distanced experience? Use these front desk best practices to maintain a relaxing atmosphere in your salon or spa.