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Happy Out Expands to 3rd Dun Laoghaire Location, with the help of Square

Happy Out, the beloved cafe known for exceptional service and great food, is making waves with its grand opening at Dun Laoghaire Baths, Ireland’s first-of-its-kind seaside café.

Caroline Dalton, CEO of SOSU Cosmetics, on running a beauty business and how Square helped reduce admin time by 25%.

In October last year, Caroline Dalton was announced as the new CEO of SOSU Cosmetics. She spoke with IMAGE and Square about what it takes to run a beauty business, including how she cut admin time and increased bookings by 25 per cent in under a year.

Six Top Tips for Boosting Salon Sales this Black Friday

Make the most of Black Friday this year to increase your salon appointments, get more customers and grow your sales before the festive season

How Square boosted this Ranelagh Restaurant’s sales by 40% and seamlessly integrates with OpenTable

How Square boosted this Ranelagh Restaurant’s sales by 40% and seamlessly integrates with OpenTable

5 Repetitive Tasks Businesses Should Automate This Year

Automation helps optimise workflows and saves time. These are five tasks all businesses should be automating this year in order to grow.

How to Capitalise on 2023 Autumn & Winter Food Trends

Make the most of autumn food trends to attract customers to your restaurant or café. Follow these marketing tips to stand out from other businesses.

How Beauty Clinic Skin Future Increased Sales by 40% With the Help of Square Appointments

Discover how beauty clinic Skin Future increased sales by 40% with the help of Square Appointments, here.

How To Use Apple Pay: A 2021 Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners

Square’s Apple Pay guide walks you through the ins and outs of Apple Pay, how to use it at stores and online, and how to accept it at your business.

From Tech to Taste: How a Tech Professional Became a Restaurant Owner with Square

From Tech to Taste: How a Tech Professional Became a Restaurant Owner with Square

Here Are Need-To-Know Food Truck Costs (and How to Save Money)

Does starting a food truck cost less than a brick and mortar restaurant? Here’s everything you need to know about food truck startup costs!

How Square is helping this Donegal Chocolatier reach customers worldwide

Starting a business requires courage, determination, and a touch of magic, especially when it comes to turning your passion into a profitable enterprise..

How this Dublin Tattoo Studio grew their Client Base by 40% with Square Appointments

Danny McGuinness and Nelson Guerra own Tiger Tattoo, a studio in the city centre of Dublin.

Learn How Square Helped This Couple Turn Their Side Hustle into an Award-Winning Cheesecake Business

Basque burnt cheesecakes are having a moment in the culinary world and there’s a good reason for that.

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 create an extremely profitable cafe.

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.

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 move online? Read our guide to choosing a web platform that will work for your business.

How to Start a Bakery in Ireland

How to shop local and support Irish businesses this Christmas

With global supply chains in disarray, it makes both economic and speedy sense to shop as locally as you can this Christmas.

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Employees

Based on a scientific study, here are the top 10 best ways to motivate your employees and keep them happy, motivated, and productive.

How Digitalisation Can Future Proof Your Small Business

Businesses in Ireland need to adapt to a digital world. Here’s a guide on what digitalisation is, what SMBs should prioritise and how it can help you.

Your Guide to Hiring People in Ireland

Learn how to hire your first employee and what exactly you’ll need to start employing people in your business. Discover more hiring tips with Square.

How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media

With Instagram shoppable posts, you can sell products directly from shoppers’ feeds. Users can browse, buy, and check out without leaving the app. Here’s how to get started.

Guide to Irish Business Licences and Permits | Square

A guide to starting a small business in Ireland – Square explores the licences and permits required for each industry

#SquareOnGrafton

First experiential store launched in Dublin this month. The store is open until the 28th of October and features five businesses throughout its duration.

15 Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses

Follow these 15 energy efficiency tips for businesses to reduce your heating and lighting bills this winter.

Guide to Health and Safety Standards in Ireland

Health and safety regulations are an important part of the hospitality sector. Find out everything you need to know about health and safety in Ireland.

Marketing Tips for your Pub

An exciting pub marketing strategy is essential to the success of your hospitality business. Join Square for industry solutions and resources for your pub.

Everything You Need to Know About Consulting

Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know how. Learn what consultants do and how you can start your own business.

What is a Customer Facing Display

What is a customer-facing display? They allow you to display itemised orders to your customers to ensure accuracy and reduce incorrect purchases. Learn more.

How a Return Policy Can Give You a Leg Up on the Competition

Even exceptional items are sometimes the wrong size, wrong color, or wrong something, and they need to go back.

Starting a woman-owned small business

Running a woman-owned business in Ireland may have its challenges, but there are plenty of resources available to help you hit the ground running.

What is PIN on glass and how secure is it?

PIN on glass is a simple and convenient POS. Find out how it can help your small business and how safe and secure it is here with Square.

What is a Small Business Trade Organisation and Should You Join One?

Small business trade organisations offer expert advice and support for SMEs. Weigh up the pros and cons with our guide and decide if you should sign up.

Offline Card Processing and How to Use it offline-card-processing

Learn the ins and outs of offline card processing, including what it is and how to use it. Sell anytime, anywhere with offline payments for Square Terminal.

Here Are the Costs of Starting a Food Truck (and How to Save Money)

The cost of a food truck, especially depending on where you live, may be greater than you think. Find out more about starting up a small business with one.

How to Take Card Payments Over the Phone

Need to take card payments on the phone? Square’s Virtual Terminal can help. Learn how to take customer’s card payments over the phone with our guide.