Operating Your Business

When it comes to building a business, there’s no one route to success. As you scale and strive for profitability, having the right tools and resources to guide you as you navigate the operational ins and outs can make all of the difference. From setting up your back office to pivoting and scaling, discover the tools you need to operate your business today and grow into the future.

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Make Mother’s Day at Your Restaurant a Success

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Make Mother’s Day at Your Restaurant a Success

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Mitigating the Impact of Inflation

Inflation is forcing entrepreneurs to rethink how they do business, and creative new strategies are emerging. From the labor shortage to supply chain disruptions, many factors are contributing to higher prices. Consumer spending habits are also evolving as a response, making certain goods and services more appealing to people while others are taking a backseat. So what’s next? Use this primer to get a deeper understanding of inflation’s impact on your business along with tips to help you stay one step ahead.

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Here Are 5 Ways Restaurants Plan to Weather a Potential Recession

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Here Are 5 Ways Restaurants Plan to Weather a Potential Recession

Feb 10, 2023 — 3 min read

4 Business Owners on Managing Rising Costs Amid Inflation

4 Business Owners on Managing Rising Costs Amid Inflation

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How to Communicate Price Increases With Customers

How to Communicate Price Increases With Customers

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“Cupcake Wars” Winner Uses Square to Help Double Online Sales

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Square Inventory Management

Square Inventory Management

Manage your inventory for free.

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Square Point of Sale

Get a POS designed for your business.

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Square Online

Build a free online store or eCommerce website.

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Square Marketing

Reach more customers through email and text.

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Square Appointments

Book more clients with free scheduling software.

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Square Checking

See all your earnings in one place.

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Square Payments

Easily accept and process payments with Square.

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Square Team Management

Set schedules and pay employees in minutes.

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