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When is it Time for Your Small Business to Graduate to a More Robust Payments System?

Like many small-business owners, Brea Gladney used multiple peer-to-peer payment apps and found it quickly became messy to keep track of payments. “They just didn’t give me what I needed to stay organized in my business,” she says.

Talking Squarely: How Business Owners Are Navigating Another Unusual Holiday Season

In this episode of the Talking Squarely podcast, three business owners discuss their approach to this holiday season, the challenges they are facing, and what’s giving them hope as they ring in 2022.

The Top eCommerce Trends in 2022

eCommerce is changing every aspect of how people sell, shop, dine, and redeem services. So what do you need to know as a business owner? Here are the top eCommerce trends for 2022 across the retail, restaurant, and beauty industries.

How Startups Can Build Strong Supplier Relationships

The world of supply chain management can be a scary one for new entrepreneurs. Here is how startups can build strong supplier relationships

The Top Beauty Industry Trends in 2022

The most popular beauty trends for businesses all center on improving the customer experience. Whether you run a cosmetics brand or hair salon franchise, this list of the top trends in the beauty industry will help give your business a leg up in 2022.

The Top Restaurant Trends in 2022

We surveyed 1,000 consumers and 500 restaurant owners to find out what the top restaurant trends are for businesses in 2022. From contactless ordering to customer loyalty, learn about the biggest bets the restaurant industry is making this year.

How EOY Inventory Counts Prepare You for the New Year

Year-end inventory is a task that can provide insights to use in your business going forward. Once you’ve completed your count, here are four ways to use the information you gather for next year’s business plan.

The Top Retail Trends in 2022

What are the top retail trends in 2022? Learn about the evolving retail industry, from innovations in eCommerce to physical stores and alternative business models.

5 Pending Changes That Could Impact Year-end Small Business Tax Planning

Congress has been debating a number of big bills that contain tax changes. Some of the proposed changes are favorable; many are not. All of them may affect your bottom line.

The Future of Beauty Report: 2022 Edition

What is the future of the beauty industry? Square partnered with Wakefield Research to see how salon and spa owners are moving ahead in 2022. Read our latest beauty report for new insights.

How to Start a Business: Steps to Start Up a Business

Curious about how to start a business? Square’s guide covers all steps from business plan creation to permits and legal obligations. Read more.

How to Start a Food Truck Business

From food truck start up costs to creating a business plan, this guide explains the everything you need to know about how to start a food truck business.

Tips and Tools 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 ways to retain your top employees.

How Small Businesses Can Use LinkedIn for Recruiting

Here are 10 ways to use LinkedIn to advertise your business and recruit potential employees.

What Does It Mean To Be Profitable?

Operating your business at a profit is a business goal for many small business owners. There are steps you can take to start charting a path towards this financial goal.

How to Choose the Best POS System for Your Small Business

Streamline choosing the best POS (point of sale) system with the tools you need for payment processing, inventory management, card readers, eCommmerce and contactless payments.

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.

Choosing the Best Payroll Software for Your Business

Payroll software can feel a bit overwhelming. Learn about the 5 key areas to review when you’re comparing payroll providers.

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 Do Payroll Yourself for Your Small Business

Processing your own payroll is easier than you think. Start saving on payroll expenses today by learning about 3 easy ways to do payroll yourself.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drop Shipping Guide: What is Drop Shipping and How Does it Work?

Drop shipping is a popular inventory method for online businesses. Learn everything about how drop shipping works and decide if it’s right for your business.

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.

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.