Empowering Manchester businesses to thrive

As the world’s first industrial city, enterprise is in Manchester's DNA.

Recent research ranks it as the "fifth best region in the UK" to launch a small business* - with props to nearby Bury and Salford, who came first and second.

But success isn’t just about location. Running a thriving salon, café or shop means juggling bookings, managing staff, tracking sales, staying on top of stock and keeping that all important cash flow steady.

That’s where Square comes in.

Trusted by more than four million businesses worldwide, Square provides tools that take the hassle out of the everyday and give entrepreneurs more time to focus on what they do best.

But don’t take our word for it. Here’s how Square is helping Manchester businesses from their point of view.

How Higher Ground keeps its customers happy

Richard Cossins and Daniel Craig Martin, co-founders of acclaimed Manchester restaurants Higher Ground, Flawd and the soon-to-open Bar Shrimp, have found Square to be a powerful partner in growth.

"The reason we started using Square was the balance it strikes between flexibility and simplicity," Daniel said. "It’s powerful enough to handle everything we need, without being overly complicated."

Richard added: "Square integrates seamlessly with the other platforms we use, which means we can really focus on the guest experience. At the end of the day, it’s about making sure every single customer leaves happy – and Square helps us deliver that."

How Hex Hairdressing provides a personal service

Kayleigh Dixon, who runs Hex Hairdressing in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, chose Square as soon as she went self-employed. "I picked Square as my very first card reader," she said. "It was so easy to set up and it just worked straight