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    <title>thread Re: How do you measure business success? in Community Corner</title>
    <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350745#M12350</link>
    <description>&lt;P&gt;Hello Everyone &lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:"&gt;🙂&lt;/span&gt; This is an interesting question because it involves emotion and lots of metrics. I think it is interesting to talk about how happy you are with your business/effort/finances and to question how we define happiness. I measure success in being&amp;nbsp; satisfied that things are moving in the right direction with regard to all of these metrics: new customers, customer retention, growth, expansion, profit.&lt;BR /&gt;&lt;BR /&gt;I'd say we first measured in customer retention and satisfaction, and now are measuring in the community we have built, the success of the tiny businesses under our umbrella and finally we are seeing some profit and are looking forward to expansion - so I call that success.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>MudFire_Dex</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2022-03-21T21:25:22Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349694#M12329</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Hey Seller Community,&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Hope you are having a fantastic Wednesday!&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":sun:"&gt;☀️&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Today we'd like to know...&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size="5"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;How do you measure business success?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;We're looking forward to reading your replies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":writing_hand:"&gt;✍️&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ani_</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2024-12-16T14:31:24Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349822#M12330</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Freedom, ability to be creative and build while loving what you do.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349822#M12330</guid>
      <dc:creator>armstrongfamily</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-17T01:28:43Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349834#M12331</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;The best and easiest way is if someone refers a new patient to you. Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:42:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349834#M12331</guid>
      <dc:creator>ReginaRMT</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-17T02:42:29Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349841#M12332</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Profitability sustained.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349841#M12332</guid>
      <dc:creator>LukeNieuw</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-17T03:01:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349961#M12333</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;having the clientele that puts their trust into your work &lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:"&gt;🙂&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:24:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349961#M12333</guid>
      <dc:creator>Danmarux_art</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-17T18:24:39Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349996#M12334</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;If I can afford A roof over my head, Food on the table, and a few bucks leftover after all bills are paid.&amp;nbsp; Start small and build up to better days.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:57:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/349996#M12334</guid>
      <dc:creator>Candlestore</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-17T19:57:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350068#M12336</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;I measure it by our business' notoriety...the more people we reach, the more successful we are!&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:19:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350068#M12336</guid>
      <dc:creator>smashprattville</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-18T01:19:32Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350102#M12337</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;When all your goals armet and your business begins to show prosperity.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350102#M12337</guid>
      <dc:creator>uaronmason</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-18T08:02:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350223#M12338</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Having the processes down, so everything runs smoothly.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:16:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350223#M12338</guid>
      <dc:creator>TCSlaguna</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-18T18:16:13Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350245#M12339</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;When accounts receivable is greater than accounts payable&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_sunglasses:"&gt;😎&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:58:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350245#M12339</guid>
      <dc:creator>TIERPEDIATRICS</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-18T18:58:56Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350353#M12340</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;i do computer repairs and sales, so for me its repeat customers who return to you for there needs, word of mouth referrals , sales growth increase each year ,and longevity of business&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350353#M12340</guid>
      <dc:creator>ninja502</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-19T14:13:56Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350392#M12341</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Saving 10% of gross sales for reinvestment&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350392#M12341</guid>
      <dc:creator>tjisole</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-19T18:45:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350397#M12342</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;I think a business success is measured 1st on the #'s... The reality is you have to be profitable to continue to stay open.&amp;nbsp; Secondly that repeat customer base is going to help keep you profitable.&amp;nbsp; When you have people choosing to come to you over others for specific products or services it says you're fulfilling a need in the community and building those relationships.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:58:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350397#M12342</guid>
      <dc:creator>JUYBoutique20</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-19T18:58:33Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350458#M12343</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;The success of a business is measured by the satisfaction of its' client/consumer.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:51:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350458#M12343</guid>
      <dc:creator>hannahcampbell</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-20T04:51:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350459#M12344</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Yes&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:22:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350459#M12344</guid>
      <dc:creator>Yudahbanks</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-20T05:22:39Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350516#M12345</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;If I refund a transaction. Will the person get it back instantly???&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350516#M12345</guid>
      <dc:creator>Taylorsolada</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-20T17:58:41Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350540#M12346</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;There could be plenty of meanings of success depending on the person. &amp;nbsp;I measure success within my business two ways. &amp;nbsp;First...the numbers! &amp;nbsp;Very important. &amp;nbsp;Know your starting numbers, the numbers needed to grow your business to the next level, and the numbers in order to maintain your business. &amp;nbsp;Once you have mastered this (know that every day won’t be rainbows) then you’ll definitely see and experience success. &amp;nbsp;The second...the culture of your business. &amp;nbsp;Do your clients/customers experience euphoria when visiting or purchasing from your business? &amp;nbsp;Do they want to come back (a feeling of being welcomed)? &amp;nbsp;Does your team fit your brand’s culture and are they happy/participating in keeping your brand’s feeling? &amp;nbsp; Achieve these...again...you’ll see success &lt;span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:"&gt;🙂&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:13:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350540#M12346</guid>
      <dc:creator>Stacelyn24</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-20T19:13:40Z</dc:date>
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      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350554#M12347</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;When&amp;nbsp; I have a home auto and business situated. Family is good .Don't need to ask for anything.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:59:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350554#M12347</guid>
      <dc:creator>Newyork1</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-20T20:59:34Z</dc:date>
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      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350620#M12348</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;As a &lt;A href="https://cheap-accountants-in-london.co.uk/cheap-small-businesses-accountants/" target="_self"&gt;business accountant&lt;/A&gt;, I understand how critical it is to determine what works and what doesn't in your firm. Business is unpredictable, and the only thing you can bank on is that everything changes all the time. You must regularly assess your company's performance in order to determine what is and isn't working.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;UL&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Examine Your Company's Financial Statements&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Examine the Customer Satisfaction&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Average How Many New Clients Do You Get?&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Conduct Performance Evaluations&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;Maintain Market Awareness and Evaluate Your Own Expectations&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350620#M12348</guid>
      <dc:creator>omaimaqaiser</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-21T11:34:54Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do you measure business success?</title>
      <link>https://community.squareup.com/t5/Community-Corner/How-do-you-measure-business-success/m-p/350691#M12349</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;My business is successful when it's sustainable. When we don't have to be there every minute to keep it going.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Not there yet. We're still working long hours for little to no pay, figuring out how much inventory to have on hand and which products to stop selling and which to increase our orders of. There's a lot to learn.&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:36:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>lespritsage</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-03-21T18:36:11Z</dc:date>
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