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What Is Credit Card Processing and How It Works

In this guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about credit card processing—and how to select the best option for your business.

How to Invoice for Services on Any Device (with Photos)

You’ve done the work, now it’s time to get paid. Web designers, law firms, freelancers, contractors, physicians, and photographers are just some of the professionals who utilize invoicing.

POS API for Developers | Square

Square’s powerful Point of Sale (POS) API makes it easy for developers to create your own custom, PCI-compliant checkout experience.

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

Meet Square Terminal, Square’s new hardware to replace legacy, keypad credit card and debit machines.

What Is A Virtual Terminal?

Square’s Virtual Terminal allows you to take payments remotely. You can take payments over the phone by keying in payments to your computer.

What Is a Payment Gateway? (And Why You Don't Need One)

Payment gateways allow merchants to accept credit card payments by connecting payment processors and merchant account providers.

11 Benefits of Mobile Invoicing That Might Surprise You

Get paid faster with mobile invoicing. Here are 11 top benefits of mobile invoices, plus learn how easy it is to send invoices for free with Square.

How Can I Accept Credit Card Payments?

Use this step by step guide to accept credit cards. You’ll need a credit card reader that accepts EMV chip cards, which make credit card payments more secure.

6 Tips to Take Your Yard Sale to the Next Level

Looking to clear out what you don’t need and make some cash in the process? Here are yard sale tips and tricks to help guide you to success!

The Benefits of an iPad POS System

iPad POS systems provide an all-in-one solution for taking payments, managing inventory, tracking purchases and much more. Here are the additional POS benefits

What Does It Really Cost to Accept Credit Cards?

How Do Credit Card Readers Work?

We thought we’d spend a few minutes explaining the innovative technology behind our new contactless and chip reader and how it works.

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Offline Credit Card Processing

Square makes it easy to process credit cards offline. Accept credit cards anytime — no Wi-Fi needed.

Get Paid in a Click: Looking Back at 2017's Hottest Invoicing Features

To help you get paid fasters, we rolled out some new features for Square Invoices in 2017. The updates make it super easy for you to send out bills and for your customers to quickly settle up, limiting all that awkward back and forth.

Square Reader (2nd generation): new features to help you take payments anywhere

The next generation of Square Reader: the contactless card reader known and loved by countless businesses globally, with a few smart improvements and new features to make taking payments even smoother than before.

How to Prepare Your Bar or Restaurant for Major Sports Events

Major sports events can mean big business for bars and restaurants in Canada. Here’s what you should take into account before hosting the next big game.

Critical Inventory To-Dos and Checklists for the Holiday Season

To make sure you’re making the most of the holidays this year, here’s a mission-critical holiday inventory to-do list.

What Is a Business Line of Credit?

Starting and growing a business requires working capital. There are many ways that you can invest in your business. Let’s take a look at one of them: a business line of credit.

What Is a Contactless Payment?

Here’s some information about what contactless payments are all about and why they’re so secure.

How to Improve Your Checkout Counter and Customer Experience

Did you know your checkout counter can increase business sales? Here are a few ideas to inspire your checkout experience.

Expanding From a Single Studio to 15 Locations With the Square Ecosystem

How a single-location tattoo and body piercing studio has expanded to 15 locations — and is still growing — with Square.

The Top Beauty Industry Trends in 2024

Whether you sell products in the cosmetics or skincare industry or you’re a salon owner considering making the move to omnichannel, the following beauty industry trends can help your business surpass others in 2022 and beyond.

Ontario Minimum Wage Increases: Everything You Need to Know

Ontario’s minimum wage rates are subject to increase each year on October 1. Here is everything you need to know

Square Industry Insights: Client Loyalty in the Beauty Industry

To dig deeper into the relationship between beauty providers and their loyal clients, Square partnered with Morning Consult to survey consumers across North America.

How faster access to funds helps Tita Flips delight customers – and keeps cash flow flowing

With cash flow management tools built into Square, Diona Joyce, owner and head chef of Tita Flips, has a home for her business finances and tools she needs to keep things running smoothly.

The Key Benefits of Facebook for Your Business

Building a Facebook page for your business is a great way to engage with current and potential customers.

How Papillote & Cie has increased their customer base since switching to Square

We speak to Papillote & Cie president about the company’s origins, and how they have increased their customer base since switching to Square.

Is Your Device Enabled for Tap to Pay on iPhone?

With Tap to Pay on iPhone and Square, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments, right on your iPhone – from physical debit and credit cards, to Apple Pay and other digital wallets.

Dynamic and Smart Pricing Strategies for Your Retail Business

Dynamic pricing is a flexible pricing strategy that can help your business adapt to changes in the market. It requires being smart and adjusting prices based on important external factors.

How to Start Accepting Apple Pay Today

As the payments industry continues to evolve, your business need to stay up to speed. Here’s why you should start accepting Apple Pay with Square.

How Toronto cocktail lounge Aura stays committed to quality with help from Square

Here, we speak to Andy Akin about creating the right ambience for Aura, the importance of quality in his business, meaningful engagement with clientele and how Square has helped him to start, run, and grow his business.

Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Increases: Everything You Need to Know

Here’s everything you need to know about Nova Scotia’s minimum wage.

Alberta Minimum Wage Increases: Everything You Need to Know

Here’s everything you need to know about Alberta’s minimum wage.

Retail Demand Forecasting: How to Maximize Sales and Minimize Risks

If done well, demand forecasting can help you accurately manage your order quantities and avoid unnecessary discounts.

Is Your Device Enabled for Tap to Pay on Android?

As businesses and consumers drive to a more contactless shopping experience, Tap to Pay on AndroidTM might play a role for your business and allow you to accept contactless payments with no additional hardware other than your phone.