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How to Create a Sensitive Marketing Strategy on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a joy for many consumers, but it can be a very difficult time for others. Here’s some tips on how to create a sensitive Mother’s Day marketing strategy.

What is ChatGPT and How to Use it for Your Business

What Is ChatGPT? This versatile chatbot has many applications and use cases for business such as content marketing. But what are the pros and cons?

How buns from home Scaled From At-Home Project to 7+ Locations With Square

Find out how this bakery chain was able to double sales during their peak times and increase transactions by 733% by using Square, here.

Calculating the Cost of Customer Acquisition

New customers are essential to growing your business. But how much should your business be spending on customer acquisition costs?

2022 Restaurant Trends in the UK

From takeaways to community support, learn about how the restaurant industry will adapt to survive another challenging but rewarding year.

How to Boost Business Around Valentine’s Day

Get your business ready for Valentine’s Day with our marketing ideas. With customers ready to spend, it’s never too early to plan for Valentine’s Day.

How to Start a Coffee Shop

With the industry taking off, now is a great time to get into coffee. Learn exactly how to start a coffee shop and become extremely profitable.

2022 Retail Trends in the UK

Stay ahead of the retail revolution and discover our guide to the top retail trends of 2022. Find out what consumers want and keep in the know with Square.

11 Social Media Mistakes You May Be Making

Is your social media strategy not delivering the results you’d hoped? Read our rundown of the most common business social media mistakes and revamp your strategy, today.

10 Things Your Business Should Know About Marketing to Gen Z

If your business targets Gen Z consumers, it’s essential to understand what motivates their behaviour. We explore 10 important Gen Z marketing facts.

Employee Retention Tips & Tools

Improve employee retention and reduce turnover rates by hiring the right people. Read our guide to recruiting the best people for your company.

How to Start a Food Truck Business

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

How to Support Gender Inclusivity Within Your Business

Being truly inclusive helps to engage both customers and employees. Here are some recommendations to assist your business in becoming more gender inclusive.

10 Ways To Stand Out From Your Competition

In the age of global marketplaces, it’s harder than ever to stand out from competitors. We’ve pulled together 10 tips to help your business appeal to the widest possible number of customers.

NFC Guide: All You Need to Know About Near Field Communication

Have you ever wondered what makes services like Apple Pay work? Square’s NFC Guide explains everything you need to know about Near Field Communication.

How to Migrate Smoothly to a New POS System

Using an up-to-date payment solution can make your checkout process more secure and a lot faster. Here is how to migrate smoothly to a new payment system.

How to Start a Distillery in the UK

Do you dream of selling your own craft spirits to the mass market? Read our guide on how to set up a distillery in the UK.

How to Start a Retail Business

Take your entrepreneurial passion for retail and turn your dream into a reality. Here’s everything you need to know about how to start a retail business.

10 Sustainable Business Practices and How to Implement Them

10 ways businesses of all shapes and sizes can adopt more sustainable business practices, improve their green credentials, and reduce their carbon footprint.

How to Start an Online Store in 2024

We continue to see customers embrace online shopping methods. Here’s how to start an online store of your own.

Increase Online Orders Through Your Restaurant Website

Learn how to easily accept online orders to improve margins and build customer loyalty.

QR Codes: What They Are and How to Generate One

Wondering what is a QR code and how they can be used for your business? Square allows you to generate QR codes for payment. Read more.

Take Food Photos That Will Leave Customers Hungry for More

Learn how to take scroll-stopping food photos for your website and social media with tips from Danni Siminerio, manager of Square Photo Studio in the US.

How to Choose the Right Online Store Platform for Your Business

What’s one of the first decisions you make once you’re ready to make the move online? Choosing a web platform.

10 eCommerce Holiday Planning Tips: How to Prepare Your Store for Online Sales

Now is the time to start planning for eCommerce holiday sales. Here are our top tips to prepare your online store for a successful holiday shopping season.

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. Here’s how to get started.

Writing Product Descriptions That Sell (With Examples)

Are your product pages driving subpar conversion rates? We look at how to write high-performing product descriptions that sell.

How Much Does a Restaurant POS System Cost?

A restaurant POS system doesn’t have to cost the earth but the benefits it brings to your business are huge. Learn how a cloud-based POS system can take your restaurant to the next level.

Things to Make and Sell in 2024

Check out our list of things to make and sell in 2024 for ideas to get you started. Turn your creative hobbies into a new business venture with Square.

Square X St Aymes Giveaway

To celebrate the end of the Saint Aymes X Square Christmas Market, we are giving three female-led businesses the chance to win a Square Terminal of their very own!

How to Drive More In-Person Sales with BNPL

Could your business benefit from offering additional payment options such as Buy Now Pay Later? Read our guide on how to integrate BNPL to increase sales.

How to Start a Bakery in the UK

If you’re looking to start a bakery cafe in the UK, this quick guide provides all the information you need to get started like how to make a bakery business plan, how to manage your business, and how to reach your audience base.

How Restaurants Can Prevent and Manage Chargebacks

See our quick guide on how restaurants can prevent and manage costly fraudulent and friendly chargebacks.

How to Upsell More Services for Your Home And Repair Business

Done properly, upselling can increase both your profits and your customers’ satisfaction. Here is a simple guide to effective and ethical upselling.

Avoid a Slow January with These Sales Tips

Keep the customers coming and the cashflow moving this January.

Business Liquidity: What is Liquidity and How to Plan for it

Business liquidity is a measure of how quickly a business can convert its assets to cash to cover its liabilities. Learn how it affects your business and how to calculate it.