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John is the owner of Sun Valley Lanes & Games in Lincoln, NE- the go-to spot for endless fun, mouthwatering dining, and friendly competition! When John isn't running a one of a kind attraction spot, he's helping around our Community by delivering best answers and testing new products. 
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For Women’s History Month 2025, we are highlighting some incredible women-owned and run businesses in the Square Community. Learn more about their journey, how they push past their fears and new trends to look out for. 
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For Black History Month 2025, we shine a spotlight on some amazing Black-owned businesses in the Square Community. We learn about what inspired them to start their businesses and how they navigate building a culture of collaboration and support within their local communities.
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Catch up on the fun from Cheers to You. Learn essential tips from our Square Champions and Beta enthusiasts; celebrate our Seller Community award winners; raise a glass for your 2024 accomplishments and plans for 2025 — plus much more. Here’s to you.
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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.
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Today we’re talking to Randy Fulk, who owns Korie’s Kloset with his wife, Tammy. They operate a children’s clothing company as a completely mobile business, traveling and selling their custom clothes at state fairs from the East Coast to the Midwest. Learn how they handle the logistics of a traveling business, tips on how to optimize fair booths, and how they build trust with customers. 
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Joseph is the co-owner of Super Smash Burgers in Vancouver, BC (Vancouver’s best smash burgers!). He not only works hard in his restaurant to bring great experiences to his customers, but he also works frequently to help shape our Square products. Learn more about Joseph and his experience with beta testing.
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Today we’re talking to Dina Rosenberg, co-owner of Amityville Apothecary, New York’s largest metaphysical store, located in Amityville, Long Island. Over the last few years, they’ve built up a significant social media presence, including weekly live sales on Instagram. Learn how and why they shifted to social selling, the impact it’s had on the business, and the strategies they use to keep up the growth.
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This month features Kat Alarkon, owner of Quokka Coffee, a small takeaway coffee shop in Perth, Australia. In the last year Kat has decided to take a step back from day-to-day management and start a separate full-time job. Learn why she decided to make this change, how she balances work and responsibilities, and what she sees as her next steps.