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Building a Facebook page for your business is a great way to engage with current and potential customers. It allows you to target specific audiences and advertise to them in a cost-efficient way....

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Thinking about expanding? Congrats. But remember, it’s important to plan for growth as carefully as you did when launching your company — early profitability isn’t a green light for reckles...

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When you’re a small business owner, it’s key that your payment systems fit three criteria: quick, simple, and secure. That’s why technology like Apple Pay needs to be on your radar. Not onl...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/apple-pay-for-small-businesses-how-to-accept-it

Table of contents Checklist For Starting a Business Writing a Business Plan Business Startup Costs Electing Your Business Entity Choosing Your Business Name and Getting Your Licenses How to Find ...

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Tips, advice, news—your central resource to help you start, run, and grow your business.

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Looking for some inspiration for your next entrepreneurial breakthrough? We looked at several industries to evaluate trends over the past year to help pinpoint ideas for an aspiring business owne...

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There’s no better way to close out this year, and give your sales a boost for next year, than with a festive promotion. All it takes is a little time and creativity to keep customers excited af...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/9-festive-new-years-marketing-ideas

Maintaining a positive cash flow is what keeps your business afloat. A study from US Bank shows that a staggering 82 percent of businesses fail as a result of cash flow issues. But managing cash ...

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If you’re a small business owner, you need to know how to create an invoice. The good news is that it’s pretty easy, especially if you use the right tools to streamline the process. When it c...

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Whether you call it shoplifting or shrinkage or straight-up stealing, having your merchandise stolen just plain sucks. Dealing with theft might seem like an unavoidable cost of doing business, bu...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/7-tips-to-prevent-shoplifting

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Maybe you’ve decided to start your own business (congrats), or maybe you’re already running one (also congrats). In either case, you need to make a budget. But where to start? Our friends ove...

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Table of contents Four Frequently Asked Questions About Credit Card Processing What is credit card processing? The parties involved in credit card processing Merchant credit card processing How d...

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Table of contents Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Pay How to set up Apple Pay on your device Where you can use Apple Pay How to use Apple Pay at stores How to use Apple Pay in apps A...

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In a world where people are leaving their wallets at home and just making in-person payments with their mobile phones, is it reasonable to expect your customers to always pay with cash? (Or, even...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/how-can-i-accept-credit-card-payments

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A weekly glance in your back room to determine stock levels might seem sufficient, but the reality of bar inventory is so much more complex. Inventory management is paramount, and it’s importan...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/improve-bar-inventory

Whether you’re operating a fine-dining restaurant or quick-service restaurant, creating schedules can be a daunting task. Not only do you need a good understanding of your employees’ day-to-d...

https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/ways-to-make-restaurant-scheduling-easier

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