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From challenges to reaching their full potential, newcomers shape their futures through entrepreneurship while making Canada their home. 🆕 Square’s landmark study shows the exceptional experiences of newcomer entrepreneurs unlocking financial security, more meaningful careers and a sense of belonging through business ownership. See the findings: https://lnkd.in/ebMPJGqS

Block is a globally distributed team, and we’re sticking to it. We empower our people to work from wherever they feel most creative. No return to work mandates here. Whether you want to join us from home, one of our offices, or somewhere in between – the choice is yours. Explore opportunities across Block: https://lnkd.in/es-i5drB

Lorenzo and Isaac always wanted to start their own business. Both have Italian backgrounds, and when they noticed a gap in the market for made-to-order takeaway pasta, it all fell into place. “Combining food and business, they’re my two favourite things, so for me it was an easy decision,"⁠ says Co-owner Lorenzo Fantarella. With a focus on quick service, delicious recipes, and good vibes, Pasta Prego has become a hotspot for Chapel Street locals in Melbourne's Prahran. Learn more about their story: https://lnkd.in/g4P6DYpC

Meet Hongfei Shao, head of Square's Sales & Account Management team in Japan. Hongfei sat down with Robert Walters to talk about the opportunity for Square in Japan and who he's looking for to join his growing team. "Japan is rapidly transitioning towards a more digital and cashless economy. With a growing emphasis on digital payments and e-commerce, Square is at the forefront of providing the tools and solutions businesses need to thrive in this evolving landscape." Interested in joining Hongfei's team in Japan? Check out open roles here: https://lnkd.in/ekFAVB-y

We're enabling sellers not just to protect their business but also to thrive in a global digital economy and make more informed choices. Learn more about how Square empowers sellers to be more hands-on and identify their own risk factors.

What a night at the Square Block Party at Citizen Supply! We partnered with RenderATL (Render Atlanta) to set the stage for an unforgettable pre-conference kickoff celebrating some of the best local brands in Atlanta. From custom cocktails to beats by TIDAL DJ Kali Dean and live art, we raised a glass to Atlanta's vibrant tech scene. It was a blast connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts and exploring the best of ATL's local businesses. Thanks to everyone who joined us and brought the energy — it wouldn't have been the same without you!

✨ This week, we had the honor of welcoming Paralympic athlete Roisin Ni Riain to our Square offices in Ireland. ✨ Roisin, an elite swimmer with a visual impairment, shared with us her inspiring journey leading to the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. She spoke about her rigorous training routine and the countless challenges she has faced in her athletic career. Her determination, resilience, and passion for swimming are truly inspiring. Roisin reminded us of the importance of perseverance in spite of the difficulties we encounter along the way. A special thank you to Visa Ireland for organizing this incredible talk, and thank you to Roisin for sharing your incredible story with us! We can't wait to cheer you on in Paris. No doubt you'll do Ireland proud. 🌟🏊♀️

We're back with another Square Scoop! 🍨 This week, we're looking at the relationship between client and stylist in our latest survey. Some takeaways: - Most clients are in it for the long haul with their regular stylist, seeing them for 3 or more years on average - 1 in 3 clients are in an "open relationship" with their stylist depending on scheduling availability - Tuesday is now the most popular day to schedule appointments based on remote and hybrid work schedules Read the full survey here: https://lnkd.in/e5JesytF

Think you’ve got what it takes to make our list of the 50 most impactful businesses of 2024? Nominate your business or a business you love for Square 50. Categories are: 💡 Innovation  📈 Growth 🤝 Community  🌟 Experience ♻️ Sustainability Applications are open now through July 18th: square.com/square50

Busy retail owners have been asking for an easier way to stay on top of feature launches and updates. So today we’re introducing The Check Out, a retail release by Square. It’s your home base for all things retail on Square — new products and features as well as updates to existing ones. Whether you're looking to elevate product photos, expand the types of products you sell, or just save time on monotonous retail tasks, you can now find out about all these tools and more at https://lnkd.in/g2nxQGXF