Events

Are you a restaurateur looking for a refresher course, or new to the scene and looking for training? This free live webinar by SBDC Restaurant Program Director Louise Dawson will offer more understanding of food cost and pricing.   Discussion topics include: Understanding profit and loss statements Industry benchmarks for food cost How to work from a budget Weekly flashcards to keep on track Industry techniques for calculating plate cost How to price for profitability Best practices for managing inventory   Review details and register for this event by clicking the blue button below:   RSVP AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION ... View more

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration for this free resource partner event. This webinar will provide an overview of the cyber security environment and how it directly affects small businesses.   Discussion topics include: Cyber Security Defined Security Concerns for Small Businesses What do You Need to Protect? Steps that You can take Right Now to Improve your Security Review details and register for this event by clicking the blue button below:   RSVP AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION   For more on keeping your Square account safe, have a look at the Best Answer in the latest Q&A with the Account Security team: Online fraud is on the rise: Ask us anything about keeping your account safe! ... View more

On Tuesday, February 10, our Square team will be here to answer all your question ahead of the tax season.  Hey Square sellers!   Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Our Square team is here to answer your questions live. Whether you’re just starting to think about taxes or want tips on using Square tools to stay organized all year, we’ve got you covered.   We’ll be talking about:   📈 Smart Money Management with Square Keeping your books clean with tools like the Square Connector by QuickBooks so your income, fees, and payouts flow into your accounting software automatically Pulling accountant-ready reports with just a few clicks without digging through spreadsheets Tracking inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) throughout the year to simplify year-end tax calculations 💰 Set Yourself Up for Success Saving for quarterly and income taxes automatically with Square Savings so you’re ready when taxes are due Making payroll tax compliance easier with Square Payroll, including automatic filings and generated W-2s and 1099s Ask us about things like: ✔ How to get your year-round records ready for tax filing ✔ Which Square tools help you stay organized and compliant ✔ Best practices for inventory, reports, savings, and payroll ahead of tax deadlines   💡 Want to be prepared before the AMA? Check out our guide on how Square supports tax prep so you can start organizing now.   📅 How to participate: Post your questions to this thread and check back on Tuesday, February 10 for answers directly from the Square team.   Let’s demystify tax season together 🚀 ... View more

Join us for this We Asked Pre Shift conversation, leading restaurant, bar, and bakery operators share how they make smarter financial decisions — from menu strategy and staffing to vendor management — and how they use different tools in their businesses to support back-of-house operations.   What you’ll learn: Practical costing, inventory, and tracking strategies Sustainable staffing and management models in a high-turnover industry Responsive menu planning and production Using tech to better understand sales and labor tracking Smarter approaches to vendor management, pricing, and cost strategies How to prioritize short-term costs vs. long-term investments   Host Brent Young, Founder & Owner, The Meat Hook & Cozy Royale Panelists Tracy Spetka, Director of Operations, Yellow Rose & Rose Marie Zachary Golper, Chef & Owner, Bien Cuit Anoop Pillarisetti, Owner & Partner, Strange Delight Register now!  See you there! ... View more

On Thursday, February 12, the Square eCommerce, Retail, and Partnerships teams will be here to answer your questions about taking your retail business online! Hey Square Retail Sellers!    Whether you're just getting started with online sales or looking to level up your existing setup, we're here to help you explore:   🛒 All-in-One Square Solutions Building a full online store with Square Websites (no coding required!) Creating quick payment links to share anywhere Managing inventory across all your sales channels   🔗 Third-Party Platform Integrations Connecting Shopify to Square with Thrive Inventory Connecting Square with Wix, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and more Keeping everything synced without double entry   Ask us about things like: Which eCommerce option is right for your business stage How to sync inventory between online and in-store sales Connecting your third-party eCommerce platform to Square   Want a head start? Check out this guide to Square's eCommerce options before the AMA.   To participate, post your questions to this thread and check back on Thursday, February 12 for responses from our Square eCommerce, Retail, and Partnerships teams directly in the thread. No sign-up or registration required.  ... View more