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The Top Restaurant Trends in 2021

Square and Wakefield Research surveyed consumers and restaurants owners to find out what the top restaurant trends for local businesses are for 2021.

The Top Retail Trends in 2021

What are the top retail trends in 2021? Learn about new shopping trends and look ahead at the evolving retail industry, from innovations in online shopping to physical stores and alternative business models.

Why Restaurants Are Making The Move From Physical to Digital Menus

What at first might seem like a temporary solution has staying power as more businesses shift to digital menus and experience the long-term benefits and overarching impact on streamlining the way their restaurants operate.

Change Is On The Menu: How Restaurants Are Updating Their Offerings

Restaurants across the board have had to make changes to their menus, taking into account what dishes hold up well for delivery and takeout, supply chain issues, reduced staffing, and changing consumer demand. Here’s what they have planned for 2021.

Small Business Sentiment and Outlook: Interview with Square Economist Felipe Chacon

When looking back on 2020, small business owners were able to withstand unpredictable changes brought on by the pandemic. To give us a sense of what it meant to be resilient, Felipe Chacon, an economist with Square shares his insights.

How Employee Bonuses Are Taxed by the IRS

Considering a new bonus structure and wondering how it will affect your taxes? We’ll guide you through tax structures for the most common employee bonus types.

Business Credit Score 101: Why It Matters

Lenders use a business credit score to evaluate whether a small business is creditworthy and whether or not your business will receive a loan. Despite this a recent survey found that 72% of business owners don’t know their business credit score.

The Benefits of SEO for Small Businesses

SEO is the key to making your business visible and searchable for your target audience. Here’s what you need to know about investing in an SEO strategy, and 6 benefits for small businesses that make it worth the effort.

How This NY Bottle Shop Grew Its Loyalty Program

To create an enjoyable customer experience that builds customer connections and a sense of community, Craft + Carry uses tools like Loyalty, Marketing , and Square Gift Cards.

Talking Squarely About Work-Life Balance

For many small business owners, there is a balancing act between running their shops, having a family, and, now, dealing with a global crisis. In this episode, we talk with business owners about how they balance both the professional and personal.

Cycle Counts: The Secret to Getting Your Inventory In Good Shape Year-Round

It’s impossible to sell in different ways if you don’t know what’s in stock. More frequent counts, called cycle counts, can help you keep your inventory accurate throughout the year.

Cash Flow Management for Small Business Owners [Template]

We’ve partnered with our friends at Bench to bring you a cash flow forecast template to help you see a more holistic picture of your companies’ finances and better predict what’s ahead for your business.

Making Shared Dreams a Reality: 7 Tips for Couples Who Work Together

When you’re building a business with your significant other, the stakes are incredibly high. Here, we talk to four couples for their advice on building their businesses while maintaining happy relationships.

Hiring Managers, Here Are 4 Useful Tips To Create More Inclusive Job Descriptions

Recruiting diverse candidates remains a top challenge for companies today. One of the main reasons is that many hiring managers recycle old job descriptions instead of updating them. Here are four useful tips to create more inclusive job descriptions.

A Quick Overview of the New PPP Loan

The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now live. Learn about the details, business requirements, and how to apply for the new PPP loan.

7 Valentine's Day Marketing Ideas

Your customers might adore or abhor February 14. That can make it tricky to devise a marketing campaign, but it’s also an opportunity to get creative and have a lot of fun with the holiday.

6 Tips To Grow Your Business In 2021

Here are six growth tips from social media expert, Luke Lintz, to up your social media and sales game in 2021.

Talking Squarely About Trying Something New

As the world changes around us, businesses of all sizes are reimagining what and how they sell to customers. From the “new normal” to the “next normal,” business owners are rethinking their pre-existing models of success and seeking out new opportunities.