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The simple, powerful POS that gets you selling from day one.
Square is one of the most recognized POS platforms in the world — and for good reason. It’s fast to set up, easy to learn, and packed with the tools every business needs to start selling confidently. Whether you’re taking your first payment or managing a busy storefront, Square gives you a clean, intuitive system that works right out of the box. With Kern POS handling your setup and support locally, you get the simplicity of Square with the backing of a team that knows your business.
Square’s core POS software is free to use — you only pay when you process a payment. That makes it one of the most accessible options for new businesses, startups, and side operations that want a professional setup without a large initial investment. As your business grows, Square’s advanced features grow with you.
Square comes with a full suite of built-in tools — sales reporting, inventory tracking, customer profiles, digital receipts, and team management — all included without needing extra subscriptions or third-party apps. It’s everything you need to run the day-to-day, right out of the box.
Square connects your in-person POS with your online store, invoicing, and mobile payments — so whether you’re behind a counter, at a market stall, or sending an invoice to a client, all your sales flow into one unified dashboard. No silos, no manual syncing.
Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay instantly — no extra hardware required on compatible devices.
Fast, secure EMV chip card processing built into every Square hardware device — PCI-compliant on every transaction.
Magstripe support and manual card entry mean you can take payment from any customer, any card, any situation.
Square is trusted by millions of businesses worldwide because it just works. Fast processors, automatic software updates, and offline payment mode mean your checkout never stops — even when your internet does. Transactions taken offline sync automatically the moment your connection is restored. And with Kern POS providing local setup, training, and ongoing support in Bakersfield, you have a real team behind you — not just a help center chatbot.
Square for Restaurants gives you order management, table mapping, kitchen ticket routing, and online ordering — all in one system. Whether you’re running a quick-service counter or a full dining room, Square keeps your service fast and your kitchen in sync.
Track stock in real time, manage your product catalog, set low-inventory alerts, and run detailed sales reports — Square gives retail businesses the inventory depth they need to stay organized and avoid stockouts.
From beauty appointments and service invoices to nonprofit donations and contractor estimates — Square adapts to your business type with industry-specific modes. If you take payments, Square has a workflow built for you.
Square works with a full range of hardware — from the pocket-sized Square Reader to the full countertop Square Register with a built-in customer display. Add a receipt printer, cash drawer, or barcode scanner to complete your checkout station. We’ll help you put together exactly what you need — nothing more, nothing less.
Book a Free Demo Text: See Square POS in action for your specific business type before making any decisions
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Square is an excellent fit for small to medium-sized businesses across virtually every industry — retail shops, cafes, restaurants, salons, barbershops, service providers, food trucks, market vendors, and more. Its simplicity and low barrier to entry make it especially popular with new and growing businesses.
Not at all. Square is designed to be up and running quickly — and with Kern POS handling your installation and training, your team will be confident and operational from day one without any technical headaches.
Yes. Square supports multi-location management, letting you oversee sales, inventory, and staff across all your sites from a single account and dashboard.
Yes. Square’s offline mode allows you to keep accepting payments even if your internet goes down. All transactions sync automatically once you’re back online.
Absolutely. Square connects your physical POS directly to your online store — inventory, orders, and customer data stay in sync across both channels automatically.
Hardware and plan costs vary depending on your business needs and setup. Contact us or request a quote and we’ll walk you through the options and put together a clear proposal with no hidden fees.
Square POS is fast to set up, easy to use, and backed by a local team that knows your business. Let’s find the right configuration for you — no commitment, no pressure.
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¹Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation, v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.
²All credit sale plans are issued by Block, Inc. Not available to merchants in AL, DE, MO, MS, NH, and TN. Purchase amounts must be from $49 to $10,000. APR is 15%. Available plan lengths vary from 3, 6, 12, and/or 24 month installments, depending on purchase amount. Sales tax, where applicable, will be due at checkout. All plans subject to credit approval and other factors.
³Separate reader required. Plug Square Reader for magstripe (not included) into the USB-C port of Square Handheld to swipe credit cards.