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The Future of (Local) Commerce: 2025 Edition
February 06, 2025
The Future of (Local) Commerce: 2025 Edition
February 06, 2025
Square has compiled one-of-a-kind consumer and business insights from the restaurant, beauty, and retail industries in their 2025 reports.The Future of Retail Report: 2024 Edition - from Square
May 14, 2024
The Future of Retail Report: 2024 Edition - from Square
May 14, 2024
To uncover the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for retailers, Square partnered with Wakefield Research for the annual Future of Retail report to gather actionable insights for forward-looking retail leaders across the globe.The Future of Customers Report: 2024 Edition
February 20, 2024
The Future of Customers Report: 2024 Edition
February 20, 2024
The Square Future of Customers report gives insights into how shoppers today are making retail purchases in person or online, the way they like to dine, and their preferences when it comes to beauty providers.The Future of Restaurants Report: 2023
The Future of Restaurants Report: 2023
To understand where the restaurant industry stands today and the opportunities that lie ahead, Square worked with Wakefield Research to survey 500 U.S. and 500 Canadian restaurateurs and 2,000 nationally representative U.S. and Canadian adults ages 18+ for our third annual Future of Restaurants report. The findings, along with insights from successful Square sellers and industry insiders across North America, provide a look back over the past year to help show us what’s shaping the future.The Future of Retail Report: 2023 Edition
The Future of Retail Report: 2023 Edition
To help retailers chart their path toward success in 2023, Square worked with Wakefield Research to survey 500 retail owners and managers in the US and 500 retail owners and managers in Canada, as well as 2,000 nationally representative US and Canadian adults over the age of 18. Square sellers also shared insights from their point of view on steps they’re taking first hand, or plan to take, to navigate the future of their retail store and the needs of their customers.10 eCommerce Holiday Planning Tips: How to Prepare Your Online Store for Holiday Sales
November 18, 2022
10 eCommerce Holiday Planning Tips: How to Prepare Your Online Store for Holiday Sales
November 18, 2022
The holidays are the most profitable time of the year for many retailers. In 2021, Canadian shoppers anticipated that 37% of their holiday budget would go towards online shopping, a figure which is considerably higher than pre-pandemic levels.How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media
How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media
Instagram is one of the best platforms to engage with prospective customers on social media. Given the audience size, there’s no question that having a strong presence on the platform can help boost your brand. The good news is that people are looking for brands they love: 80% of Instagram users follow at least one brand, and 60% say they’ve discovered a product through the platform, according to Instagram.Comment obtenir un numéro de TPS au Canada et s’inscrire à la TPS
Comment obtenir un numéro de TPS au Canada et s’inscrire à la TPS
Les lois fiscales peuvent sembler un peu intimidantes, que vous soyez dans les affaires depuis des années ou que vous commenciez à peine. Nous sommes conscients qu’apprendre les tenants et les aboutissants des différentes lois fiscales, à savoir ce que vous devez faire et quand vous devez le faire, peut sembler décourageant. Toutefois, on peut éviter ces désagréments.Supposons que vous êtes en affaires depuis quelques années. Vous avez acquis de nouveaux clients et vos bénéfices continuent de croître. Un autre propriétaire d’entreprise vous dit que vous devriez peut-être envisager de vous inscrire à la TPS. De quoi s’agit-il?
How to Get a GST Number in Canada: GST Registration
How to Get a GST Number in Canada: GST Registration
Tax laws can seem a little intimidating, whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting out. We know, learning the ins and outs of the various tax laws — what you need to do and when you need to do it — might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.Say you’ve been in business for a few years. You’ve garnered new clients and your profits are continuing to grow. A fellow business owner mentions to you that you might need to look into GST registration. But, what’s that?
The Future of Omnichannel
December 15, 2021
The Future of Omnichannel
December 15, 2021
In this virtual discussion on LinkedIn Live, The Globe and Mail’s Katherine Scarrow spoke with commerce experts on how to develop a long-term omnichannel strategy and asked them to identify the next big trends in commerce.6 Methods for Touch-Free and Remote Payments
6 Methods for Touch-Free and Remote Payments
As customers look to avoid touching surfaces, in some parts of the country businesses are also limiting in-person contact. Touch-free transactions – allowing you to take a payment without making contact with a shared device – and remote payment options might be top of mind for your business.Here’s how you can implement a variety of methods for safer payments.
Five Ways to Find New Customers
Five Ways to Find New Customers
Moving forward with your business means experimenting with new strategies to grow. With that in mind, business development — identifying new customer bases and building relationships — should be a top priority. To help you out, we’ve put together five ideas for finding new customers to grow your business.Managing Open Tabs: No Longer a Hassle
Managing Open Tabs: No Longer a Hassle
“Can I open a tab?” Five words every bartender wants to hear, as they usually translate into higher sales (which usually translates into higher tips). But managing open tabs can be a headache. So we’re making it way easier for you with our new Open Tickets feature in Square Point of Sale, a simple, easy way to keep track of multiple open tabs.Inventory Management 101: How to Manage Small Business Inventory
Inventory Management 101: How to Manage Small Business Inventory
It’s important to evaluate your business on a regular basis to ensure that you’re on track to succeed. One of the most integral part of your business is inventory management.Get Essential Customer Feedback Through Your Receipts
Get Essential Customer Feedback Through Your Receipts
Customer reviews are a vital part of growing your business. They let you know what you can do to make your business better and the act of asking for reviews can create loyalty among your customers. This is why we have Square Feedback, a new free feature that helps you hear directly from your customers—giving you the opportunity to thank customers for their patronage, improve what isn’t working or privately ‘win them back’. You can even offer refunds or coupons through Square Feedback.Accept Payments from Your Computer with Square Virtual Terminal
Accept Payments from Your Computer with Square Virtual Terminal
While your smartphone or tablet is a vital business tool, we heard from many sellers that they rely on their computers for back-office operations. Their computer allows them access to tools and features that might not be available or optimized for iOS or Android devices.How to Create a Killer Marketing Strategy
How to Create a Killer Marketing Strategy
Marketing is about more than increasing sales: It’s also about establishing relationships and building your brand. While word-of-mouth is a tried and trusted way to attract new customers, getting your business noticed by potential clients often requires more than a good product, great service and positive reviews. A killer marketing strategy can take your sales from mediocre to miraculous.How to Manage Your Food and Beverage Business During COVID-19
How to Manage Your Food and Beverage Business During COVID-19
Shelter-in-place orders across the country have pushed food and beverage businesses to make difficult decisions about if and how they operate. From coffee shops and food trucks to Michelin-star restaurants, many are adapting their models to best serve their communities and their employees.We’ve compiled tips – whether you’re still serving or you’re closed and need to maintain cash flow – as well as industry resources to help you manage your business right now.
