For years now, small to large-sized businesses the world over have been using Square products for quick and easy transactions. It’s hard to beat the simple setup and convenient functions the company’s ...

Square is a giant in the point-of-sale (POS) industry. The company has been around since 2009 and has earned the trust of merchants worldwide. But is it the right POS system for your small business?

Above: The old (unopened) reader is on the left; the new reader is on the right, with encryption and a battery. Square has added encryption technology to its Square reader. Competitor VeriFone tried ...