Say Hello and Introduce Yourself

[kellyj]

Hi all our New Sellers here in our Beta Community! 

We're so excited to get to know you. Please use this thread as the official place to start, introduce yourself and your fellow Beta Testers.

Don't forget to label your post with your country code and tell us a little bit about your business!

So happy to have you with us!

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I'll go first. 

My name is KellyJ. I've worked for Square 6 years, but I have been a Square Seller since 1/1/2011. 

I started my little event based flower business out of my basement in 2009, and grew my home based studio into a design boutique in St. Louis, MO. I've had the opportunity to travel the world doing floral design and do some pretty amazing weddings and events over the years as well as be featured in quite a few magazines and publications. I'll still do a few things now and then like weddings of some of our co-community managers, and design contests now and then.

I'm a mom of three high school/college aged kiddos, girl gamer, love tech, sing, poorly play ukulele/guitar, I mentioned I do flowers, St. Louis Blues Hockey is still my everything, will do anything to get to a lake in summer time, and am a 4 times triathlete. 

I'm excited to kick off this new Beta Community with you all and really influence what we're doing here at Square. Your feedback and interaction is so important and I'm looking forward to getting to know all your different business and you as people.

Reach out anytime, I'm here for you!

[#2]

Hi everyone my name is Kelvin I’m a painter in the north Texas area, I’ve been painting for over 7 years now and paint interior and exterior. I wanted to join this community to experience new ideas and concepts that can help use all improve our business !

[#3]

Hey everyone I'm Ashley and I have a landscape and construction business in Pittsburgh Pa. We have been in business since 2018 and have been using square since 2020. My business name is A.R.T. Landscape & Construction LLC. I just signed up for the beta program so I haven't tested anything yet but I can't wait to see what is offered. We usually use the Email an Invoice option for payment but sometimes we do use our tap and pay mobile pos machine.

[#4]

@NomesofOlive Hi Naomi from Norfolk! Sounds like you're the Square tech person of your Community. Love it! We're happy to have you here. 

[#5]

HI!
I run a small pizza shop in Boise. Joining beta programs to hopefully get some features currently missing in the production application of square for restaurants. Scheduling pickup time that sends order to KDS then and not immediately.. Substitute topping shouldn't charge any money, yet it does. No great way to do a half and half pizza. No good way to have different prices for toppings for different sizes of pizza. Maybe some beta software will solve one of these annoyances? Fingers crossed yall.

[#6]

Someone had been selling FRESH FRIED CHICKEN from our Carlisle, PA address Since 1958.  As the owner's of what was originally Mrs. Stamm's in 1958 and rebranded by us as Grandma Stamm's in 2022 we continue to sell Carlisle's favorite FRESH FRIED CHICKEN as well as SMASHBURGERS.

Dave Langley, Treasurer

Grandma Stamm's Inc

grandmastamms@gmail.com

[#7]

Hey there folks! Freelance graphic design artist living in East Tennessee near the Smoky mountains

[#8]

Hello, I am Ron and I have owned and operated a tiny coffee shop in a small rural town in Georgia. I am retired from the Air Force and am glad to be active in my community by providing great coffee! I have recently expanded to serve pizza and Gelato, so I began to learn more about the square and terminals which led me to the beta section!  I have operated with Square since 2019, and have never been disappointed, indeed I have only been happy and delighted with every aspect of Square.

[#9]

Hey There!

I’m Jules and own Let Minnow Cafe in Brisbane, Australia. I have been using Square for three and a half years. I’m always looking at new tech and ways to introduce it in order to increase efficiency, productivity and profit.

I’m excited to see some of the beta features as I’m currently using multiple app’s and programs, one central point for the cafe would be amazing!!

[#10]

Hi! my name is Troy and i along with my wife own and operate a BBQ Food trailer called What's Smokin' BBQ.  we have been in business going on our 4th year   we retired our fulltime career's since 2021 and Soley operate our business!  we have used Square since the start of our business and have started using Text and email marketing and have just launched online ordering .  

[#11]

Hi! We're Dave and Silvia, and we own DNS Notary LLC in San Antonio, TX. We've been using Square in one way or another since it was first released. We made the leap to open our own business and decided on building our operations using Square (card processing, banking, online appointment management).

I've got a background in cybersecurity, so being able to test out new capabilities, along with the introduction of potential vulnerabilities is right in my wheelhouse. We recently started using the Square Checking and Savings account feature, and quickly realized that it was impossible to import any account information into QuickBooks. We've been taking advantage of the existing integration to bring in the card transaction but want to avoid the manual entry of all the checking and savings transactions, so we landed here in the Beta community.

[#12]

Hello. I’m not quite sure how this works; i will give it my best for now approach and accept criticism and any feedback (please)

I have a Home Improvement/Renovations Company and also enjoy selling platforms; as i  am an avid collector in many things… 

i enjoy being part of this community due to the facts that everyone can work together and share as well as learn form others and grow into a successful business which is what maybe, we all strive for. 

Please accept my apologies in not being all that familiar with the way this is suppose to go; set me straight and give me patience, please.

Thanks to all my fellow Squares!

Gigner

[#13]

Hello, My name is Joe. I am the CEO/Executive Producer at Steam House Entertainment LLC in San Angelo, TX. We are a full-service film production studio, podcasting center, and voice recording studio. We have been using Square for almost 10 years now and look forward to Beta testing new stuff!

[#14]

Hello, My name is Tyson. I've started my own business with square about 2 years now and counting. Love the POS and it's simple and easy to use for my busines.

 

[#15]

Hello, 

We are Jen & AJ we own a food truck in New York.  It's call Gracie's Bulldog Grille Food Truck. 

Looking forward to the new insight. 

Thanks 

[#16]

Howdy! My name is Mel and I'm actually helping my parents get their small business setup online. My family runs an ice cream shop called 48 Flavors in the metro-Detroit area of Michigan (USA). My family has been in the ice cream business since 1981, with our first 40ish years running as a Baskin-Robbins. Last year we decided to split from the franchise and go independent. It's been a little over 1 year since that happened.

What's my role? I moved back home recently to take some time off work and volunteered to setup all things tech-related (DoorDash, Uber Eats, business website, etc. etc.). Currently we are using Clover as our POS, but I've come to Square to evaluate the usability of the entire system as I'll eventually be handing off website/menu management to someone probably less familiar with technology. Square is last on the list of solutions I'm checking out, as I've already checked out Bento Box, Wordpress, GoDaddy, Wix, and a couple of others. I have a background in cybersecurity and computer science so I love tinkering around with things (and breaking them, ha) so the Beta Community is definitely something I'd like to be a part of!

[#17]

Hello everyone,

My name is Olivia, I am the owner of Olivia Rose Hair and a user of square since 2018. 

I have been a licensed cosmetologist in Michigan for 17 years but a business owner for 6.5 years. I grew my startup business with accepting every job opportunity that walked through the door, until I decided to focus and specialize in blondes and balayage. By specializing on a certain target market, I was able to grow my salon to profitable margin, square has been tremendous aid in helping me grow my business.

Outside of the salon, Monday thru Friday I am a working boss mom of 3 kids ranging in ages 3 months to 11 year and a soccer-basketball-karate mom on the weekends. As chaotic as my life is, I truly love both of my lives; work life and mom life.

I am excited to have the opportunity to join this beta community and see what I can learn from everyone.

[#18]

Hi I'm Gwen owner of Gwen's Gifted Massage Experience. Dually licensed in MO +IL. 11 year old Massage therapist from East St. Louis, IL. I'm new here to square but I am looking forward to the community 🙂 and networking with humanity. This is a small reminder to invest in yourself. 

P.s. It has been refreshing and nice to read so many powerful stories from you all. It gives me so much more strength to continue to be first generation entrepreneur. 

 

[#19]

@Midwest_Drywall What an intro! And truly- what a profession to be in, especially over the last few years when everyone was wanting to do home projects and find construction folks to help during the pandemic (myself included). Love reading about small businesses that keep on keeping on! 

...I'm going to let your comment about the Blues slide because that was ME. I guess I will accept a Wild fan in my Community. 😉

Welcome!!!

[#20]

Hello all! I'm not sure if I'm posting this correctly, I hope so!

My name is Gissele DelRosario and I am a Licensed Esthetician located in New York. I offer advanced holistic facial treatments, body waxing and body treatments specializing in skin of color. I have been Licensed since 2009, and have had my own business since 2017. I've used Square in the past and have even gotten loans that have helped me with my inventory. Looking forward to this BETA program and seeing how it can further help me and my business! 

[#21]

Hello I am Lori, me and my husband run a small plumbing and heating business in Colorado.  We are still new to owning our own business but not new to the work.  We have many many years of experience in our field and things are going great.  Thank you for letting me join the beta group I look forward to helping in any way. 

[#22]

My name is Barry Marshall. I own U Turn Garage in Pocatello Idaho. We are a DIY auto shop. We have a bay with a car lift and an open bay. We provide the tools and the indoor space for people to come in and work on their own car. I am learning more and more about what square has to offer and want to be able to help with new things.

[#23]

Wow, @londontea! What an incredible story. And, what a blessing to your grandparents that you could utilize those tools and skills with such perfect timing. 

[#24]

Hello, everyone! We are the Dandies of Mountain View, California. In a classic barbershop setting, we offer an unparalleled experience to our patrons. Feel free to stop by and say hi! Stay in touch with us on these platforms. We all follow each other, help each other grow, exchange reviews.

Dandies offer a variety of services to our patrons, including haircuts, beard trims, straight-razor shaves, and barbering lessons. We maintain a well-maintained social media presence and offer benefits for patrons who sign up for our loyalty program through Squareup. 

Follow us on social media, mention how you found us. We will respond and follow you back—and even give each other business a positive review, help each other grow 🙂

Dandies Barber and Beard Stylist Mountain View
Text us: 650-933-4777
Directions for an exact spot: https://g.page/Dandiesbarber?share
To make an appointment: www.dandiesbarber.com
Follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dandiesbarber/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dandiesbarbermountainview
Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/dandies-barber-and-beard-stylist-mountain-view-mountain-view-3
Twitter twitter.com/dandiesbarber

[#25]

LOVING THE SENSUAL SIDE OF YOURSELF

ABOUT ME

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How Did I Get Started

Hello,

My name is Shawn Wilson, I am so glad you are taking a few minutes to get to know me and how I began my journey to becoming a certified sexual health and wellness educator and the #1 representative for a sexual health and wellness company. 

One day in 2013, one of my clients came in for her regular nail appointment and asked me if I had heard of a new SEX TOY company and if I would be interested in becoming an educator with them? My initial response was "HELL NO".  I was not about to start selling sex toys...lol,  

I had the same unaware and uneducated response that most people give me now.  This client was a partner with a law firm and obviously very convincing, because within that hour, I joined the company and began the first leg of my journey. 

In 2 1/2 years, I was ranked the #1 consultant in this company,  Now, I have partnered consultants in 45 states and 2 countries that I train and mentor with their successful businesses. 

I began the process of becoming a certified sex and intimacy coach with Dr, Rachael Ross ("The Doctors") and her program. Now, I get to help individuals and couples have greater experiences in and out of the bedroom.  Couples I see learn to build confidence within their personal and collective goals around the TABOO topics of sexuality, sensuality, and connection. 

If you are ready to shift the way you think about, experience, and explore sex and sensuality, feel free to connect or join one of my free sex ed game parties.

Yours Truly, with love and light.

[#26]

@homeprogreen

Welcome! Glad to have you here!  Square for Retail just launched for Register, so I'm excited this may be a good fit for you as well. 😃

[pessosices · Accepted solution]

Hey Michael!

So great to virtually meet you! Super cool to have this international beta community to give everyone a chance to interact!

That’s so great that you’ve had that growth despite Brexit and other challenges! Rooting for ya and your continued growth and success! 

Can’t wait to hear more!

[JessRog · Accepted solution]

Throwback to when your travels found you in the Irish Square office! @pessosices 

[Donnie-M · Accepted solution]

Hey @kellyj ,

I am Donnie and I am a multi-unit manager for Roddy Vending Company in Knoxville, TN.  I brought the idea of using square for the point of sale and credit card processor in our downtown cafes at the end of July 2017.  I have watched square grow and add features and think that Square is hands down the most affordable point of sale system that can be the most flexible for food service businesses.  I have a degree in hospitality management and enjoy the cooking side of the business.  Food is a wonderful way to enrich someone's life.  Square has helped me to do that.  We have grown to 4 cafes and 1 grab and go location.

I have always been excited to see square add functionality or make things available.  Some things like single item printing, I used a work around with open tickets by ringing up one item and saving it to a ticket I could do tray tickets and then recall the ticket for 1 person to pay for all the items.  Now that is a simple setting for printers.   I hope to be able to test and help square implement changes to help other restaurant and cafe owners to have flexible tools for their business.  And, I love the tech of the restaurant industry.  I look forward to contributing and being part of the community.

Donnie

[homeprogreen · Accepted solution]

Hello. My name is Steve. I own Mountain Vapors in Sonora California. Sonora is up in the Sierra Nevadas near Yosemite National Park. While this business has only been going for the last 8 years I have actually been selling with Square since the beginning back in 2009. It’s been a long and sometimes frustrating journey working with Square during its evolution from the beginning to the point it’s at now. Still using IPad with Square Retail app & Square Stand but debating upgrading to the actual Square Register. I have been beta testing the Square retail app thru Test Flight since that program started so really looking forward to seeing features offered via this program 

[kellyj · Accepted solution]

@homeprogreen

Welcome! Glad to have you here!  Square for Retail just launched for Register, so I'm excited this may be a good fit for you as well. 😃

[Dandiesbarbers1 · Accepted solution]

Hello, everyone! We are the Dandies of Mountain View, California. In a classic barbershop setting, we offer an unparalleled experience to our patrons. Feel free to stop by and say hi! Stay in touch with us on these platforms. We all follow each other, help each other grow, exchange reviews.

Dandies offer a variety of services to our patrons, including haircuts, beard trims, straight-razor shaves, and barbering lessons. We maintain a well-maintained social media presence and offer benefits for patrons who sign up for our loyalty program through Squareup. 

Follow us on social media, mention how you found us. We will respond and follow you back—and even give each other business a positive review, help each other grow 🙂

Dandies Barber and Beard Stylist Mountain View
Text us: 650-933-4777
Directions for an exact spot: https://g.page/Dandiesbarber?share
To make an appointment: www.dandiesbarber.com
Follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dandiesbarber/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dandiesbarbermountainview
Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/dandies-barber-and-beard-stylist-mountain-view-mountain-view-3
Twitter twitter.com/dandiesbarber

[nika · Accepted solution]

@Midwest_Drywall What an intro! And truly- what a profession to be in, especially over the last few years when everyone was wanting to do home projects and find construction folks to help during the pandemic (myself included). Love reading about small businesses that keep on keeping on! 

...I'm going to let your comment about the Blues slide because that was ME. I guess I will accept a Wild fan in my Community. 😉

Welcome!!!

[Skydesign709 · Accepted solution]

Hello, My name is Tyson. I've started my own business with square about 2 years now and counting. Love the POS and it's simple and easy to use for my busines.

 

[GingerlyMe · Accepted solution]

Hello. I’m not quite sure how this works; i will give it my best for now approach and accept criticism and any feedback (please)

I have a Home Improvement/Renovations Company and also enjoy selling platforms; as i  am an avid collector in many things… 

i enjoy being part of this community due to the facts that everyone can work together and share as well as learn form others and grow into a successful business which is what maybe, we all strive for. 

Please accept my apologies in not being all that familiar with the way this is suppose to go; set me straight and give me patience, please.

Thanks to all my fellow Squares!

Gigner

[DNS_Notary · Accepted solution]

Hi! We're Dave and Silvia, and we own DNS Notary LLC in San Antonio, TX. We've been using Square in one way or another since it was first released. We made the leap to open our own business and decided on building our operations using Square (card processing, banking, online appointment management).

I've got a background in cybersecurity, so being able to test out new capabilities, along with the introduction of potential vulnerabilities is right in my wheelhouse. We recently started using the Square Checking and Savings account feature, and quickly realized that it was impossible to import any account information into QuickBooks. We've been taking advantage of the existing integration to bring in the card transaction but want to avoid the manual entry of all the checking and savings transactions, so we landed here in the Beta community.

[Thellen66 · Accepted solution]

Hi! my name is Troy and i along with my wife own and operate a BBQ Food trailer called What's Smokin' BBQ.  we have been in business going on our 4th year   we retired our fulltime career's since 2021 and Soley operate our business!  we have used Square since the start of our business and have started using Text and email marketing and have just launched online ordering .  

[Twiggy]

Hi I'm Michael,

I"m one of the UK's top florists.  I've been self employed since 1996 - before that I worked in high class fruit and veg and before that high end fashion. I started using "Register" in 2015 it was a great app that recorded sales - in the UK anyway - It was what I'd been looking for, since forever, and the fact I could use a legacy iPad, in a wet damp enviromnment and I didn't care if the device was dropped was great.  In 2016 Kristen approached me and I agreed to join the UK preview program - I haven't looked back.  I was part of the ECR program too, which was incredible and since 2016 I could see my business recorded growth - I lost several large clients after the annoucement of Brexit as they moved to France/Germany and Square helped me plan. I seriously didn't think "make 45 bouquets as you are showing 40% growth in 2018 - but I did!  The same in 2019 and 20 pre covid. I made 50 bouquets this Mother's Day, as the country went into lock down and sold them all, literally sold out, to the regulars on my recency.

I've invested a lot of time into the weebly online store, even more than weebly people - at the moment.  I'm here to help if you need non API help in this time of unity and look forward to working or even meeting you if the chance happens. 

I will know a few of you through the facebook group as I'm AKA Julian.  I post late - I delete - I share. It's cool to be "Square" x

[pessosices · Accepted solution]

Hey Michael!

So great to virtually meet you! Super cool to have this international beta community to give everyone a chance to interact!

That’s so great that you’ve had that growth despite Brexit and other challenges! Rooting for ya and your continued growth and success! 

Can’t wait to hear more!

[JessRog]

Thanks so much for sharing your story Michael! Welcome to the community!

[pessosices]

Hey @kellyj!

Thanks so much for this awesome new Beta Community and for sharing! 

My name is Pesso and I own & run Pesso’s Ices & Ice Cream in Queens, New York, USA. I started the business with my dad 15 years ago, and we’ve been running it together ever since. 

We make & sell 100+ flavors of Italian Ices, Ice Cream & Gelato right in the back of our little shop. 

In 2011 we started up with Square with my old iPod Touch, then a few months later upgraded to an iPad, then two, then three, and then when Register came out, we upgraded to 4 of those. We absolutely love the Register Hardware, especially since we use & love Loyalty! 

I also do some Small Business Consulting, love being active, traveling the world with a small backpack, and I’m a massive nerd & movie buff & Disney parks enthusiast. 

Looking forward to helping more businesses & helping square build some more amazing things!

Pesso

[JessRog · Accepted solution]

Throwback to when your travels found you in the Irish Square office! @pessosices 

[pessosices]

@JessRog @That was such a great day!!

[londontea]

Howdy everyone, I'm Peter, and I run The London Tea Room & Merchant in St. Louis, Missouri. We're not actually in London, though that's where my family is from.

We're located just south of Tower Grove Park in a former brewery that dates to the 1880s (back when every brewery was micro, brewing beer just for their neighborhoods). Instead of brewing beer, we brew tea. We have a cafe for folks to come in and sit down with a cup of tea and a pastry, a retail shop selling loose leaf tea and teaware, and a dining room for serving afternoon tea. 

My grandparents own the business, and it started in downtown St. Louis in 2007 before moving to its present location in 2014. I've worked for them on and off since I was a kid, starting off with janitorial work at their furniture store, which unfortunately went out of business during the Great Recession. I left the family business to go work at Square for 3 years, and they asked me to come back earlier this year to manage the business. It was good timing for them, as we've only survived due to the online ordering system I built with Weebly just before the pandemic hit. 

Aside from work, I'm also getting a master's degree in international affairs. I'm not sure if I have any hobbies or interests anymore besides work and school. 

[kellyj]

@londontea

Glad to have you in the new Community as well! 😃

[Purple_HS]

Wow, @londontea! What an incredible story. And, what a blessing to your grandparents that you could utilize those tools and skills with such perfect timing. 

[BakingLife]

Hi everyone,

Super happy to have this new place.  I'm Leanne, owner of Five Girls Baking in Nova Scotia, Canada.  We have some unique differences with sellers from the USA so looking forward to seeing some great things to support Canadian sellers.  We've been evolving quickly during this pandemic and have gone from a fresh bread bakery and gourmet food shop to also offering locally grown produce and locally sourced meats and produced dairy products to become more of a one stop locally grown/produced food shop.  Offering online ordering with a delivery option has really helped us stay afloat right now and I look forward to being a part of this group!

[kellyj]

@BakingLife

Welcome! 

We're so excited to have you here, and officially our first Canadian member.  

I'm interested in learning so much about your how your local market varies from the US market, and how we can best serve our international sellers and empower your businesses as we grow these markets as well.  

Please let me know if you have any questions, and an update that is on it's way is to localize to your country. Right now the footer will show the US flag, that will be updated soon as well as customization to choose to show your country specific posts first, or all.

We're so happy you are here, and any feedback is greatly appreciated to make this forum the best possible experience!

[ENS]

LOVING THE SENSUAL SIDE OF YOURSELF

ABOUT ME

---

How Did I Get Started

Hello,

My name is Shawn Wilson, I am so glad you are taking a few minutes to get to know me and how I began my journey to becoming a certified sexual health and wellness educator and the #1 representative for a sexual health and wellness company. 

One day in 2013, one of my clients came in for her regular nail appointment and asked me if I had heard of a new SEX TOY company and if I would be interested in becoming an educator with them? My initial response was "HELL NO".  I was not about to start selling sex toys...lol,  

I had the same unaware and uneducated response that most people give me now.  This client was a partner with a law firm and obviously very convincing, because within that hour, I joined the company and began the first leg of my journey. 

In 2 1/2 years, I was ranked the #1 consultant in this company,  Now, I have partnered consultants in 45 states and 2 countries that I train and mentor with their successful businesses. 

I began the process of becoming a certified sex and intimacy coach with Dr, Rachael Ross ("The Doctors") and her program. Now, I get to help individuals and couples have greater experiences in and out of the bedroom.  Couples I see learn to build confidence within their personal and collective goals around the TABOO topics of sexuality, sensuality, and connection. 

If you are ready to shift the way you think about, experience, and explore sex and sensuality, feel free to connect or join one of my free sex ed game parties.

Yours Truly, with love and light.

[vinesandrushes]

I'm Ryan at Vines & Rushes Winery located in Ripon, WI.  We're a medium sized winery started in 2012 on my family farm producing wines from 100% Wisconsin grown g**bleep**s in addition to a few hard ciders.  We've expanded our facility 3 times since our original building, adding a bunch of customer facing space for the roughly 200 public and private events that we host every year with lots of music and food based events.  We serve Neapolitan style pizza out of a traditional italian wood-fired brick oven.

Square has been our Point of sale system since day one and we started with a single iPad and one of the original card readers.  We now have two Registers, two Stands and several floating iPads and a bunch of printers.  I've been really happy with the growth of the product and we've really grown many of our offerings in-line with Square growing it's flexibility as a more feature rich and complete system.  I'm excited to see where the product goes in the future and how we all adapt to a changing consumer habit and demand.

[Sam_400º]

Hello 👋

I'm Sam with 400º Pizzeria - Square blog entry on my pizza place for the Terminal launch in the UK. 

I've been trading for 3-4 years so still pretty wet behind the ears - but enjoying business 👍🏻

[kellyj]

@Sam_400º

So glad to have you here in the Beta Community. Glad you found us. 

Can't wait to learn more about your business, and we'll be looking for some feedback shortly about the new Beta Community, so take a look around. 😃

[Howard]

Hello all! 

My name is Howard or Howie and I am a Team Lead on the Beta Team. I go by @Howard  within the Community! 

I've worked for Square for almost 6 years, and have been on the Beta Team for over 4 years

I started at Square as a Customer Success Associate and then moved to the Beta Team as a project manager. 

I am huge sports fan and enjoy watching teams from Northern California: SF Giants, 49ers, Sacramento and also Tottenham Hotspur from London. 

I also enjoy cooking and baking bread as well as backpacking. 

I am so excited to see this new Beta Community. When I first started we were housed in multiple Facebook groups and now we are one cohesive community! 

The Beta Community truly drives change at Square, so continue to share your feedback! 

~Howard 

[JessRog]

Hey hey! I'm Jess and I am the Beta Manager for the UK. I've worked at Square for a little over two years now. I started in our Dublin Customer Success team back in 2018, and recently moved to London to work on our beta programs. I am super excited about the beta community launch and look forward to seeing all of your contributions and feedback over the coming months. 

A little about me: I’m obsessed with all things fitness - from yoga to running to weight lifting - and am rarely found staying still. I also love nature, being outside and exploring new places. 

 

[pessosices]

Congrats on the move, @JessRog !

[Donnie-M · Accepted solution]

Hey @kellyj ,

I am Donnie and I am a multi-unit manager for Roddy Vending Company in Knoxville, TN.  I brought the idea of using square for the point of sale and credit card processor in our downtown cafes at the end of July 2017.  I have watched square grow and add features and think that Square is hands down the most affordable point of sale system that can be the most flexible for food service businesses.  I have a degree in hospitality management and enjoy the cooking side of the business.  Food is a wonderful way to enrich someone's life.  Square has helped me to do that.  We have grown to 4 cafes and 1 grab and go location.

I have always been excited to see square add functionality or make things available.  Some things like single item printing, I used a work around with open tickets by ringing up one item and saving it to a ticket I could do tray tickets and then recall the ticket for 1 person to pay for all the items.  Now that is a simple setting for printers.   I hope to be able to test and help square implement changes to help other restaurant and cafe owners to have flexible tools for their business.  And, I love the tech of the restaurant industry.  I look forward to contributing and being part of the community.

Donnie

[homeprogreen · Accepted solution]

Hello. My name is Steve. I own Mountain Vapors in Sonora California. Sonora is up in the Sierra Nevadas near Yosemite National Park. While this business has only been going for the last 8 years I have actually been selling with Square since the beginning back in 2009. It’s been a long and sometimes frustrating journey working with Square during its evolution from the beginning to the point it’s at now. Still using IPad with Square Retail app & Square Stand but debating upgrading to the actual Square Register. I have been beta testing the Square retail app thru Test Flight since that program started so really looking forward to seeing features offered via this program