Community News

Aylon Pesso presents practical tactics to build boundaries between your identity and the identity of your business. It takes dedication and sacrifice to own and run a business, but you shouldn’t sacrifice all of yourself. You are not your business.

ChatGPT has been in the headlines since it was first launched in November 2022. In this article we chat with John Alexander, owner of JT Pets, to learn how he uses AI technology to improve his pet supply business.

Square 50 was created to highlight and honor everyone behind the scenes making the retail, food and beverage, and service magic happen. Here, three honorees share the impact of Square 50, tips for other business owners, and their plans for 2024.

The season of giving has arrived! Use the Square Community Gift Guide to discover unique gifts and inspiration from the makers, creators and sellers of the Square Community. 

Join the festive fun during the Seller Community's Season of Giving. Promote your products or complete your Christmas shopping with the Community Gift Guide, read up on tips for a stress-free holiday season - and don't miss our special event celebrating everyone who makes the Seller Community a wonderful space!

The line between a business and its owners can easily become blurred. Learn best practices that will benefit your business and help you achieve work-life balance — and reclaim your life.

The Seller Community’s seasonal survival guide is jam-packed with top tips and practical advice for your business that will help you bring the year to a close.

The Square Community hosted its first in-person event at our Oakland office this summer. We featured a panel discussion and Q&A with Square Sellers. Attendees networked with peers and Square employees. Read this article to learn more about this local event for business owners!

In this article, Lenore Johnson shares how her original plan to start a bespoke wedding cake business evolved into a retail location. When the opportunity arose, her business evolved again to a second location — a café. Learn from the ups and downs of her roller-coaster business journey.