External | what does this mean? This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Square opens early access programme to Irish SMEs 2 hours ago Source: Square Square, the globally trusted software, payments, and hardware solution for businesses of all sizes, today announces an Early Access Programme in Ireland, offering exclusive access to an integrated suite of tools to seamlessly sell in-person and online. This limited-space programme is now seeking SMEs across Ireland who want access to the only comprehensive solution of its kind. “Since starting with Square we have been able to unlock big improvements for our business, from e-commerce to payments” said Chris Arnold, owner of Lennox Street Grocer, one of the first businesses to beta test Square in Ireland. “In addition to their fair, transparent pricing, we've been really impressed with the ability to have fractional quantities in our point of sale, and the increased transaction speed for tap payments - both make it easier for our buyers to check out both in-store and online, so we never miss a sale. Using the lockdown to switch to Square was a smart choice as we look to the future and post-pandemic growth.”