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Buy Local: It’s Not Just for Produce In recent years, there has been a push to buy local. People are more willing than ever to support small businesses and give back to their communities — a trend that has only been accelerated by the pandemic. As small businesses have struggled to keep their doors open…
Every day, more and more consumers are taking advantage of restaurant takeout. A night in is becoming just as popular as having a night out. This trend has been accelerated primarily by the pandemic but also by an ever-increasing demand for convenience. While many restaurants implemented takeout operations to stay in business amid stay-at-home orders…
Pay-at-the-Table EMV: You Need it Sooner Than Later When it comes to paying for goods or services, the majority of today’s consumers are choosing plastic over paper. Credit card industry statistics reveal that 70% of customers prefer to pay with a debit or credit card rather than cash; and just 10% use only cash for…
Point of Sale Advantages and Disadvantages: Where to Start? Investing in quality technology is important, no matter what type of business you run. Not only do you need to be able to make sales, but your business also needs to be able to glean the value of those sales. A point of sale (POS) system…
Three Point of Sale System Functions You Need Staying competitive requires you to keep an ear to the ground and figure out how to solve new needs as they arise. If you are considering upgrading your point of sale system, you want to make sure it has the functions you need to effectively meet your…
Point of Sale Scalability is Crucial: 3 Reasons Why Finding a point of sale solution that solves your existing problems is only half the battle, but what happens when you want to grow? When you operate a retail or restaurant business, you want a point of sale system that has the features and functions you…
When you’re looking for a solution to improve your business, you should consider above store reporting. We’ve created this extensive guide about features and benefits. Explore the sections below. JUMP TO SECTION: Everything You Need to Know About Above Store Reporting What is Above Store Reporting? Overall Benefits of Above Store Reporting How to Know…
Embedded POS Software for Restaurants and Retailers If you’re operating a restaurant or a retail store, you know how important point of sale software can be. A great POS will increase your customer satisfaction, efficiency, and revenue. A bad one will cause headaches, loss of sale, and wasted investment that halts revenue potential. The following…
Merchants who need point of sale (POS) systems for occasional use—festivals, street fairs, pop-ups or temporary terminals for special events, may find value in POS system rental instead of purchase. A POS solution helps you move lines faster and provide a higher level of customer service, so it makes sense to have an extra one…
Restaurant owners and managers know that food cost is one of the largest budget items to manage. It’s a constant battle to keep this expense as low as possible, without sacrificing quality and profitability. Prices can literally change overnight; for example premium menu item prices can skyrocket, depending on the weather, supply chain, and customer…