WNM 2023 To Square Or Not To Square

Have you learned about different software tools that you can use to start and grow a business? Our very own WESST client Frankie Soto, owner of Bosque Mobile Bicycle Repair LLC started a business during the pandemic which caused a bicycle boom. It has been almost two years and Bosque Mobile Bicycle Repair LLC is the most popular bicycle repair business in Albuquerque. Starting a business has made Frankie understand the importance and effectiveness of having an online presence especially when you do not have a physical store location. Frankie began his small business journey using the Square software on his desktop computer, where he learned about the different software tools that he could use to grow his business. Most people know of Square as a point-of-sale software. A lot of small businesses use it for taking credit card payments.

Did you know Square has more features and functions beyond credit card payments? In this class we will review the different software services of Square. Talk about the pros and cons of the software. Tips and tricks. Cyber security when using Square. How to find written and video learning materials. My main focus will be on the website design, website data, different types of payments you can accept and Square loans.

Frankie currently uses Square to set up online appointments, take different types of payments, loans, banking, send marketing emails, manage and build websites, website data, collect payment data, and connects directly to your QuickBooks.

Most people know of Square as a point of sale software. A lot of small businesses use it for taking credit card payments. Did you know Square has more features and functions beyond credit card payments? In this class we will review the different software services of Square. We will talk about the pros and cons of the software; tips and tricks that you can use; and the importance of cyber security when using Square. Frankie will also show you how to find written and video learning materials; focus on the website design, website data, different types of payments you can accept and Square loans.

Join the WESST Farmington Women’s Business Center and Bosque Mobile Bicycle Repair LLC on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am to learn how you can use the Square application to start and grow your business.

Read more about how Frankie started his business using the Square application.

“Hello I started a mobile bicycle repair business by parking my car near the most popular bicycle path in Albuquerque fixing flats. Started the business during the pandemic which caused a bicycle boom. It has been almost two years and I am the most popular bicycle repair business in Albuquerque. Starting a business has made me understand the importance and effectiveness of having an online presence especially when you do not have a physical store location. There are more software tools that are available such as inventory management, employee time management, and selling products online. I don't use them because they don't apply to my business. The software is free but to get more advanced tool features you have to pay for them. The cost is worth the quality of the software. Depending on your personal business needs you may or may not need it. “

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Janelle Henry at jhenry@wesst.org when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.