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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.

Pesso · ‎01-03-2024

Aylon Pesso explains essential strategies to help you navigate success and failure in business. Learn why it’s important to celebrate success, how to learn from your mistakes, and how to cut yourself some slack when things don’t go to plan.

Pesso · ‎12-21-2023

Celebrating the holidays alongside your customers can be a big boost for your business. Learn from Charlie Marshall, owner and chef of The Marshal, to see what he does and how it helps his restaurant grow.

Pesso · ‎11-28-2023

Aylon Pesso presents practical tactics to build boundaries between your identity and the identity of your business. It takes dedication and sacrifice to own and run a business, but you shouldn’t sacrifice all of yourself. You are not your business.

Helen · ‎11-21-2023

ChatGPT has been in the headlines since it was first launched in November 2022. In this article we chat with John Alexander, owner of JT Pets, to learn how he uses AI technology to improve his pet supply business.

Pesso · ‎10-11-2023

The line between a business and its owners can easily become blurred. Learn best practices that will benefit your business and help you achieve work-life balance — and reclaim your life.

Helen · ‎10-10-2023

The Seller Community’s seasonal survival guide is jam-packed with top tips and practical advice for your business that will help you bring the year to a close.

lenjobakes · ‎08-28-2023

In this article, Lenore Johnson shares how her original plan to start a bespoke wedding cake business evolved into a retail location. When the opportunity arose, her business evolved again to a second location — a café. Learn from the ups and downs of her roller-coaster business journey.

Helen · ‎08-21-2023

What’s your exit strategy? Believe it or not, there will come a time when you’ll want (or need) to leave your business or pass it to the next generation. The process of extracting yourself from a business – or selling it – can take a considerable amount of time so we hope this helps you to prepare.

Helen · ‎06-26-2023

Ready to quit your day job for your business? Square Small Business Evangelist Aylon Pesso, a former small business owner, consultant, and Square Seller, shares tips for anyone considering taking their business full time.

Seller Community Blog

Stepping Back From The Business - Let’s Talk Business With Kat Alarkon

Navigating Success and Failure: You’re Human, and That’s Okay

Elevate Your Customers' Festive Experience: An Interview with Charlie Marshall

You Are Not Your Business: Figuring out Your Identity

How Pet Store Owner John Alexander Saves Time and Boosts Productivity with Chat GPT

Work-Life Balance: Making Time for Yourself

Seller Community Festive Season Survival Guide 2023

Go Big Or Go Home: A Tale of Expansion

What's Your Exit Strategy? Planning a Business Exit Strategy

Questions to Consider Before You Quit Your Day Job