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The Art of Donut: Why This Successful Entrepreneur Wants to be a Mentor

Even as a child in Mexico Andrea Aguirre dreamed of owning a business. Now, the successful owner of The Art of Donut shares why she wants to help other women avoid the challenges she faced.

How Much Does It Cost To Offer Nationwide Shipping?

Are you interested in offering to ship your products to customers? Before you get started, learn more about different shipping rates and ways you can estimate costs before offering nationwide shipping.

What to Consider When Mapping the Floor Plan of Your Restaurant

From customer experience to following building codes, your table layout enables safety and movement of the restaurant staff and customers.

How To Use Apple Pay: A 2022 Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners

Square’s Apple Pay guide walks you through how to set up Apple Pay, how to use it at stores and online, and how to accept it at your business.

What You Need to Know About Hawaii’s Minimum Wage

Are you a business owner in Hawaii? Here’s a guide to keep you up-to-date on minimum wage in your state.

3 Apps To Help Businesses Plan Customer Events

Here are a few flexible apps that make tasks like assembling invite lists, sending ticketing information, or updating a live celebration to a livestream as easy as a few clicks.

How to Write and Deposit a Check

For small business owners, writing checks and depositing checks however can still be a convenient way to transfer money from one bank account to another. Read more to learn

Keep Your Money Secure: How to Spot Phishing Emails

Phishing emails, a portmanteau of phony fishing, is the practice of bad actors trying to scam or trick you into giving away sensitive information, like account passwords or identity numbers. Here are some best practices when opening emails at work.

What You Need to Know About Delaware’s Minimum Wage

Everything you need to know about Delaware’s minimum wage

What You Need to Know About Connecticut’s Minimum Wage

Here’s a guide to keep Connecticut’s business owners up-to-date on the state’s minimum wage rules.

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.

What You Need to Know About Wyoming's Minimum Wage in 2022

Browse this comprehensive guide to the Wyoming minimum wage in 2022, including exemptions, projections, and other information for small business owners.

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.

Your Guide to Texas' Minimum Wage in 2022

Browse this comprehensive guide to the Texas minimum wage in 2022, including exemptions, projections, and other information for small business owners.

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.

Understanding the Tennessee Minimum Wage in 2022

Here’s a quick guide with a summary of minimum wage laws and restrictions in Tennessee.

Understanding the Wisconsin Minimum Wage

A comprehensive guide to minimum wage in Wisconsin, including annual increases, helpful resources, and updated information for 2021.

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.

Understanding the Washington State Minimum Wage in 2022

Browse this comprehensive guide to the Washington minimum wage in 2022, including exemptions, projections, and other information for small business owners.

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?

Everything You Need to Know About the Arizona Minimum Wage

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

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.

Virginia Minimum Wage Increases: Everything You Need to Know in 2022

Browse this comprehensive guide to the Virginia minimum wage in 2022, including exemptions, projections, and other information for small business owners.

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.

7 Brilliant Social Media Holiday Campaign Ideas

A simple #HappyHolidays won’t cut it these days. These brands will inspire you with their best holiday social media campaigns. Get creative with these social media holiday campaign ideas this season.

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.

Your Guide to the Arkansas Minimum Wage

Here’s a guide to keep business owners in Arkansas up to date on state minimum wage requirements.

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.