Being a small business owner can be a very satisfying vocation. Doing work that improves people’s lives and brings beauty to your community can be very fulfilling. Likewise, providing stable work for your employees is a noble aspect of being an entrepreneur. But the challenges of business ownership can be as challenging as the benefits…
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses. In the past, everything from cattle to giant circular stones has been used to make payments. But nowadays, payments are made with things that are easier to carry around, like credit cards and smartphones. As a result, virtually all customers are now accustomed to paying with a…
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Your point of sale system (POS) is a vital piece of equipment for your business. But in addition to being a vital part of your checkout process, your POS system is a data center that, when utilized to generate POS reports, can be the most powerful resource for making business decisions. There are hundreds of…
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The dust is beginning to settle from the busy season between November and February. Chances are you hired some seasonal employees to help you weather the storm. Now, hopefully, you are starting to settle on a regular crew. But as Mother’s Day gets closer, you know you need to get your employees trained on your…
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In July of 1961, the Green Bay Packers were the second-best football team in America following a loss to the New York Giants in the NFL Championship game. To kick off the team’s training for the next season, Lombardi gathered the experienced and talented team together, held up a pigskin, and famously said, “Gentlemen, this…
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Top Five Technology Trends of 2023 For Point of Sale Software We have scoured every corner of the internet to discover the biggest consumer trends of the new year. What are they? Consumer’s desire for connection, value, and convenience. In a widespread societal backlash against mandated isolation and lockdown, people are looking for human contact.…
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6 Ways to Maximize Your Retail Checkout Counter Space Your retail store is filled with creative, enticing displays of desirable merchandise. But the main focal point of your space will be your retail checkout counter. It’s where customers are looking when they need assistance from an associate and when they are ready to complete their…
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Restaurant technology has moved far beyond traditional ticket systems and cash registers. Today’s point of sale (POS) systems enable efficient order management and handling of payment transactions. But this tech can provide restaurants with benefits beyond the counter. POS systems for restaurants have become the nerve center of the entire operation, connected to every aspect…
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Restaurants across the country, and even around the world, are recognizing the value of self-service point of sale (POS) systems and are implementing kiosk POS systems in staggering numbers. Market data shows sales of kiosks topped $234.6 million in 2021 and are projected to grow to $665 million in 2028, sporting an impressive 16% CAGR.…
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5 Ways to Increase Gift Card Sales This Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, gift cards are a proven way to boost revenue and leverage the incoming tide of shoppers bringing dreams, shopping lists, and money to retailers worldwide. Research has shown that 45 percent of holiday shoppers who redeem gift cards in stores…
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