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Why the UK is Moving Towards a Plastic Straw Ban

Recently, plastic straws have become a n issue for consumers and business owners. Here’s why they are being banned and some environmentally-safe alternatives.

The Purchasing Power of University Students (and How to Reach Them)

Students represent a £22 billion sales opportunity for UK businesses — if you know how to get their attention.

How Ugly Photos Affect Your Business — and How to Start Taking Better Ones

Here’s how to improve perceptions of your brand by taking great photos of your business.

Your Ultimate Guide to Photography Pricing

How much should photographers charge for their work? Find out how to create an optimal photography pricing plan that works for your business and your customers.

How to Cook Up a Killer Restaurant Business Plan

A restaurant business plan maps out your expectations and goals, and explains how you’ll achieve them. Here’s how to write yours.

How to Connect Square Payments to Your Online Store

Want to connect your e-commerce site to Square? Here’s what you need to know.

How to Write a Profit-Making Salon Business Plan

Every successful salon needs a plan of action. Here’s how to write a salon business plan that maps out your goals and details how you’ll accomplish them.

Sweet Shop Darwen Goes Digital With Square

Square has partnered with the Lancashire market town of Darwen to help breathe life back into their local business community.

Why Business Owners Should Pay Themselves First

Find out why it doesn’t pay to forgo your income as a business owner.

7 Table Management Tips All Profitable Restaurants Should Know

One of the most important skills for profitabe restaurants to master is table management.

How to Make Sure Your Retail Store Gets Good Online Reviews

Try these tips and tricks to make sure your retail store gets good online reviews.

11 Ideas to Drive More In-Store Foot Traffic

How can you get more customers through the door of your brick-and-mortar store?

How to Start a Bed & Breakfast

Opening a Bed & Breakfast and making your home your business – what’s not to love? If you feel it’s time to open your home to paying guests, here’s our guide to getting started.

Planning Your Business Finances: Essential Components of a Financial Analysis

Here’s what you need to know about conducting a financial analysi to determine the future earning potential for your business.

How to Write a Photography Business Plan

A detailed photography business plan will help you define your purpose, create business goals and help you maximise your profitability.

How Flexible Schedules Make Employees Happy and Productive

Part-time and remote working are on the rise. But what’s in it for you as an employer?

Here’s What Retail Customers Think Is Important in a Return Policy

Return policies influence the way customers feel about your business more than you may think. Here’s what to consider when creating yours.

Square Stand Arrives in the UK

With the launch of Square Stand in the UK, you can now transform your iPad into a beautiful, fully integrated point-of-sale system

Why Less Is More in a Retail Store

In an increasingly crowded marketplace, the less-is-more approach helps you focus on a specific customer.

How to Attract Millennials with a Strong Company Mission

If you’re looking to grow your team with employees who are collaborative and passionate about their work, consider hiring millennials.

How to Reach Every Generation with Mobile

Research shows that everyone from kids to grandparents are on their phones all day long. Here’s how to get started marketing to them on mobile.

Free Online Courses for Entrepreneurs

Free online courses for business owners on marketing, accounting, time management and social media.

How to Choose the Best Card Machine for Your Business

Choosing a card machine for your business? From upfront cost to transactions rates, here’s everything to consider when choosing a card reader.

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Learn the importance of having emotional intelligence as a leader.

Seller Spotlight: Hunter Collective, Farringdon

London’s Hunter Collective are flipping the beauty industry on it’s head with their beautiful co-working space and studio.

Clayspace Studios, Margate

Located in beautiful Margate, Clayspace Studios have created a space for the whole community to enjoy learning and creating pottery.

The Laundry Room, Islington

Just around the corner from Essex Road station, The Laundry Room are bringing a fresh take to a traditional industry.

The Bus Cafe, Margate

Situated on Margate’s (sometimes) sunny seafront, The Bus Cafe is just that — a cafe in a beautiful 1980 Bristol VR double-decker bus.

How to Build an Events Strategy for Your Small Business

Hear from Eventbrite on how to build an events strategy that amplifies your small business brand.

Eastway Electrical, London

Father and son electrician firm Eastway Electrical have seen their business transformed since they started taking card payments.

Mahala, Hackney

Hackney based Mahala offers some of London’s finest handmade clothing, beauty and homewares. And thanks to Square, they never miss a sale.

Greenwich Training, London

Steering well clear of health fads, Greenwich Training are creating a holistic environment to bring a fresh take on personal training.

How to Handle Scheduling Conflicts

Scheduling conflicts occur when employee tasks compete for attention. To avoid these situations, here’s how you manage and resolve conflicts.

Go Green at Your Nail Salon

Green-minded customers care what goes on, as well as in, their bodies. And like other sectors before them, nail salons can join the environmentally-friendly movement too.

How to Rethink Restaurant Property

Are you in the market to open a new restaurant location? Here’s how you can rethink your restaurant investment and create a higher profit potential.

Seller Spotlight: Plum Duff Bakery, Chiswick

Meet Ian, master baker and owner of Chiswick’s Plum Duff bakery.