Town Square: Start & Grow, Small Business Advice by Square Businesses: Starting Off Right

tranguyen — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:23:53 GMT

Hi Seller Community!

We have had the opportunity to work with a range of diverse and amazing entrepreneurs — from food and beverage to health and beauty — who are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to starting, running and growing a business.

Our Town Square team has collected some of the best advice from business owners and managers across Ireland!

In this first post, we focus on tips to start your business on the right foot!

Invest in the best technology

Having an understanding of the tools you need to run and grow your business is important. Good technology can help your business put its best foot forward, helping you reach your goals faster and streamline the process.

Read what our sellers — Foam, a cafe in Bundoran and Killiney Barbers — consider when choosing their system.

💡 Looking into expanding your business offerings online? We’re here to help. Here’s what to consider when choosing the online store platform for your business. Don’t forget, there are online business grants available to help you expand. You can read more about grants available to Irish businesses here.

Surround yourself with the right people

You are only as good as the next person on your team. Creating a team of people that complement your skills and knowledge, who share the same passion for the business you are in and work ethic will be essential.

Read Koko Kinsale, a chocolate shop in Kinsale, experiences with operating their business.

💡 Working with a team? Square Team Management has tools to help you manage your team easily — across locations, devices and job functions. Read on for more information on how to get started (for free!).

Provide a great customer experience

Equally important as the quality of your core product or service is the customer experience. Creating a welcoming environment and friendly experience for customers can help businesses grow through word of mouth and referrals, as well as repeat business from a loyal customer base.

Get more tips from Foam and Koko Kinsale on our Town Square blog.

💡 Looking to connect with your customers? Square offers multiple tools that can help you foster your relationship with your customers, whether it’s sending email marketing, setting up a rewards programme or selling eGift Cards.

Share your thoughts below!

Do you agree with the tips shared above? Are there any tips or advice you wish you knew when you first started your business? Have questions about using Square for your business? Hit reply below and drop us a reply. We’d love to hear from you!

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Town Square: Start & Grow, Small Business Advice by Square Businesses: Starting Off Right

Invest in the best technology

Surround yourself with the right people

Provide a great customer experience

Share your thoughts below!

Learn more about how you can set your business up on the right foot