Square for Small Business

Easy-to-use tools, strategies, and resources to run and grow a business. 

The Decline of Magstripe Cards

See what EMV chip cards and contactless payments mean for your business.

What is EMV?

What you need to know about chip-enabled credit cards. 

How much will upgrading to EMV cost?

The switch to chip cards may not be as expensive as you think it is!

An EMV Chip Card Reader for Any Business

How to accept every way your customers want to pay.

2016 PCI Compliance Checklist

What to know about PCI Compliance (and how to make it simple).

An Apple Pay Guide

Learn the ins and outs of Apple Pay and contactless payments.  

3 New Payment Methods

The world of payments is changing. Stay up to date!

7 Easy Ways to Get Paid Online

Checks, wire transfers, and paper currency are a thing of the past.

Case Study: Jack's Bar-B-Que

Learn how this iconic restaurant optimized their stores overnight!

Create an Invoice — 3 Easy Ways

The right tools to help streamline the process.  

Get Your Free Square Reader

Learn how to start accepting credit cards today!

The Best Small Businesses to Start

Plus learn where small business is growing the most.

Growing fast? Contact [email protected] to learn more about Square's powerful business software.

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