PayPal is one of the world’s most established and trusted online payment systems. It’s been around since 1998 and is a go-to platform for businesses and individuals needing to send money. Everyday shoppers can use PayPal to pay for purchases on marketplace sites, e-commerce stores, etc. Meanwhile, companies can employ a PayPal integration API to…
What is an Affiliate Network?
Affiliate networking is a multi-billion dollar industry. It has existed for several decades and was one of the first ways Internet entrepreneurs began making big bucks online. Today, it’s more relevant than ever, benefiting publishers and companies wanting to advertise their products or services. But what exactly is an affiliate network, and how do they…
What are Payout Processes?
In business, there are several different types of financial transactions, including payments for goods and services and refunds for products that a customer decides to return. These types of payment processes are fairly straightforward, but you may not have heard about payout processes. A payout process is any process by which funds that have been…
Guide on The Best Way to Pay Your Contractors
Working with contractors can be an excellent way to obtain professional services without bringing on a new employee. Many business owners work with contractors when they need temporary services performed or when a miscellaneous job comes along for which they don’t have an expert on staff. Paying contractors is fairly straightforward, but there are some…
Introducing New Terminal API Customization Features
The Terminal API allows developers to integrate Square Terminal, our all-in-one card processing device, with their custom point-of-sale, ERP, practice management system, or any other app to process in-person payments read more
What are Wire Transfers?
Sending money from one person to another these days is easier than ever due to the availability of apps like CashApp and Venmo. In the past, however, transferring money from one bank account to another meant you either needed to write and mail a physical check or use a wire transfer. Although not used as…
3 Things to Know Before Filing Your Taxes When You’re a Gig Worker
The gig economy has become a mainstream phenomenon, and gig workers are finding success in some creative ways. Gig workers may be delivery drivers, freelancers or even doctors who put in extra hours conducting virtual visits, but no matter what a gig worker does, they still need to pay attention to their tax obligations. Unfortunately,…
The Benefits of Using PayPal to Receive Money
PayPal started in 1998 and has since become synonymous with online payments. It’s one of the first fintech companies that received widespread attention and is still popular worldwide. The PayPal marketplace solution changed how people shopped online and revolutionized how companies send money to users. But is PayPal still a good method to receive money?…
Guide on What to Know When Working with International Contractors
Hiring international contractors is a great way to tap into a global talent pool. Remote work is more popular than ever, and looking outside your country’s borders can give you access to many talented individuals. But there’s no denying hiring foreign contractors with unique hurdles to overcome. Employment Classification One of the most important things…
Announcing the Winners of the Square Unboxed Hackathon
Thank you to everyone who participated in Square’s Unboxed Hackathon. This year, we wanted to reward developers for building with what we announced as part of the Unboxed this year. That means if you build using Bookings API, Cash App Pay, Checkout API, or Terminal API read more