Welcome and Introduce Yourself in the Community

[maxpete]

Welcome to the Square Community - we're so glad you’re here!

No matter if you've been a member of the Square Community for a while, or are just joining, you're in the right place. Our goal is to have a space where Sellers can come together, interact, and gain knowledge to grow their businesses. With that, we would love for you to connect with fellow Sellers by introducing yourself on this thread! 

Introduce Yourself

Feel free to jump into this thread and introduce yourself to the Square Community! Share a bit about who you are, the type of business that you run, where you’re based, and even a glimpse into your hobbies. Feel free to include photos of your business and/or a link to your website and socials too. 🙂 

The floor is yours, and we're eager to get to know you better! 

 

Connect with Other Sellers

When you see new introductions posted by other Sellers, feel free to say hello back and get to know more about their business. Always feel free to direct new members to our Community Resources that can help in their new member journey

Please Follow our Guidelines

When you’re posting a new introduction, all we ask is that you keep our Community Guidelines in mind. This includes not sharing personal information, being overly promotional, and posting any language that is considered hateful speech. 

By the way, make sure you check out the Square Community Manager team introduction post so you get to know the faces behind this community too. 🙂 

Looking forward to learning more about you! Click Reply to introduce yourself and connect with other great new members!

[maxpete]

Welcome Ebony! Congrats on your new entrepreneur journey, that is so exciting! So glad to hear that you have been enjoying Square and glad to have you here in the Community! 

[GeminiGem]

@maxpete I appreciate that thank you! 

[SZCMASS978]

Hi everyone.

I'm Jim. I just started my retail business, trading cards and memorabilia. My business is a mobile business, setting up at tables in trade shows around the Massachusetts/New Hampshire area.

Trying to learn how I can Taylor Square to help manage sales. Goal is to move to a store front down the road.

[maxpete]

Hey Jim! Glad to have you here. 

Excited to follow along with your journey! 

[maxpete]

Also tagging @PESports as you both are in a similar industry!

[Sass1eTexan]

Hi, my name is Karla and I do resin crafts and I decided to try making a store here on Square (Cherokee Creations, location in Royse City, Tx) and although I haven't had any sales, yet, it has helped with more traffic to my business on Facebook. 

It's really overwhelming because I am not a computer geek so things are a bit harder than I imagined but I hope to start getting better and more familiar with everything that square has to offer in building my business! Thanks for reading about my business, have an awesome day 

[maxpete]

@Sass1eTexan Glad you are in the Community, and thanks for sharing more about your business! Hoping that you find a lot of the support you need here in the Community. Please reach out if you need anything 🙂 

[NaturesSol]

Welcome.  I was a Texan before moving to Florida.  I also dabble in resin.  It's a fun process.  I've been in crafting for 50+ years.  From before websites for self-employed existed, LOL. It is, at times, overwhelming trying to figure out all the hidden wonders. I recommend trying out some craft/art fairs.  Don't go with the anticipation of sales. Go with the anticipation of handing out all your business cards.  Get yourself a QR code (they're free).  It takes time.  Shows will give you an opportunity for word of mouth advertising.  Go to shows that are low in cost, in case the sales are not as great as anticipated.  Do not compare sales this year to last year.  It's an entirely different environment right now.  It's important to not set yourself up mentally for disappointment.  You seem to have a great attitude.  Texas fairs are great.  I will not wish you luck, because you don't need it.  Determination is the key.  Show us some of your work and a link to your website.  Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Carol Vega

Nature's Sol

[a440]

Hi! 
We are a 4 person guitar repair coop. We repair acoustic and electric guitars and basses. We also repair mandolins. We opened shop in 2019 and have been using Square from day one!

[maxpete]

So glad to have you here, Thomas!! 

[a440]

Thank you! The community boards have been super helpful in finding all sorts of tricks and answers.

[Arminius]

Good morning ,

my name is Armin and my business is located in st.Louis city of Missouri , it’s an resturant that was started by feeding needy and homeless ppl , catering for churches and mosques , involved with homeless shelters . Started business in 2016 in 2020 during covid didn’t know if I wanted to do this anymore , due to losing my 6yr old son to covid . 2 weeks later after the funeral I was in kitchen doing what I know the best . In 2022 my rental building got sold and I had to move out , since then I have been in the city . My resturant thrives on making non gmo no msg , all fresh made when ordered food . To help out our community and start putting ppl in right track to eat healthy fresh food .

[maxpete]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Armin! ❤️

Tagging one of my team members @nika who is in the STL area!

[nika]

@Arminius Armin, I've seen your restaurant before but have yet to hit it up. I'm going to make it a point to stop by soon! I'm so glad that you're here. ❤️

[Pnp2014]

Hey, my name is Kiara, I own Pretty and Polished in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ig: thepretty_polished. I've been with Square since 2014. I sell hair extensions. Very lucrative. I like that Square allows you growth by offering capital you can pay back at your own pace. 

[maxpete]

Glad you are a part of the Community here too! Thanks for being with us for 11 years, that is major!

[familyforce]

hi my website is called family force selling online accessories and custom made clothing like grapic designs its a small family bussiness we are trying to make together and make it work

[maxpete]

Welcome! If you haven't yet, I definitely recommend checking out some of our groups here and connecting with other business owners. Learning and building together!

[ShoreBites]

Heyo.  Wife and I bought an existing food truck business from a retiring couple and are in the process of getting everything in order and back up and running.  Located in Virginia, and you can check us out online at www.shorebites.food, www.facebook.com/shorebites.food, or on instagram @ShoreBites.food.  Media is slim rn because we're working on all the other things that go along with opening up a business, but we're targeting 4 Apr as our first event.  Hobbies include motorcycles and ham radio, among other things.  

[maxpete]

Congrats on launching your new business!

[ShoreBites]

Thanks!