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How to Start a Free Online Store from Your Square Account

If you’re already using Square — whether it’s to accept payments, ring up sales and orders, schedule appointments, or keep your front and…

Introducing Square Terminal, an All-in-One Credit Card Machine

We know that what works for one business to take payments may not work for another. So today we’re introducing a solution that will allow…

5 Ways to Have a Positive Impact on Your Community

Making charitable giving a priority isn’t just for big corporations with abundant resources. In fact, small businesses are uniquely…

These Are the Hottest Features We Released in July 2019

To make sure you’re getting the most out of Square, here’s a roundup of the new product features we launched in July.

Customer Retention Guide: How to Maintain a Strong Customer Base

When you’re a small business owner, your customers are your most valuable asset. While you need to grow your customer base to increase…

How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media

Instagram is one of the best platforms to engage with prospective customers on social media. In 2018, 104.7 million people in the U.S. — or…

5 Ways to Earn Money in Retirement

If you’ve officially retired, or retirement is on the horizon, and you’re looking to pursue a new business venture, you’re in good company…

Ice Cream for Adults: How Sean Vahey and Jake Godby Started An Ice Cream Revolution

Sean Vahey and Jake Godby are the founders of Humphry Slocombe, a gourmet ice cream shop made for adults. After opening their first…

Beyond Farm-to-Table: How to Make Your Menu Hyperlocal

An interesting menu draws in new and return customers — but now diners want their menus personalized and localized. The hyperlocal menu is…

How to Understand Your Overhead Costs

You inevitably incur overhead costs when you’re running your business, so it’s important to understand how they affect your bottom line. If…

How to Improve Your Checkout Counter and Customer Experience

When you’re running a brick-and-mortar store, the checkout counter is the land of opportunity. If you approach it strategically, you can…

How to Make Co-Retailing Work

Coworking spaces continue to pop up around the country. The popularity of this office-sharing model raises some interesting questions about…

Earn Extra Money with These Side Hustles for the School Year

Summer is a magical time, especially for college students who are on break. However, it can also mean you’ve spent a lot of money hanging…

Stay in the Know with These Restaurant Podcasts

When you run a restaurant, it can be challenging to get out and experience, well, other restaurants. Tuning in to podcasts about the…

How to Develop Your Business’ Story and Stand Out

As an entrepreneur, there’s one question you find yourself answering all the time. What’s your story? In a world full of physical and…

Is It Time to Add a Customer Loyalty Program?

Ready to take your business to the next level? Consider adding a loyalty program. A customer loyalty program rewards customers for…

Top Blogs to Help You Reach Your Money Goals

We’ve reached 2019’s halfway mark. This is a good time to revisit some of the goals you set at the top of this year. If getting your…

Top Podcasts to Help Improve Your Finances

Launching and building your dream business can be difficult if your personal finances are not in order. Researching experts and reading…