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For Hospitality, Grocery and Postec Partener updatesCommercial Real Estate Lessons For Retailers and Restaurateurs
Signing the wrong lease can be very costly to a restaurant or retail shop owner. Unfortunately for many small business owners, finding a good commercial spot is often a last-minute search on the internet or a quick phone call to a friend who might know something about...
read moreThe Surprising Benefits of a Great POS System
A great point-of-sale system offers so much more than the ability to take a payment. There are lots of incredible things it can do. But oftentimes, people only focus on the obvious customer interaction when the cash register goes ‘ka-ching.’ Behind the scenes,...
read moreRewarding Employees With More Than Cash
Cash is always appreciated but it’s not the only option when it comes to rewarding employees. In fact, sometimes it’s not even the best option. That said, cash is often the first thing many managers and hiring manager think of when it comes to motivating employees....
read moreWhy You Should Upgrade Your Restaurant Point-of-Sale System in 2019
We’ve previously talked about why you’ll want to change your point-of-sale if you have one powered by a certain long-lived operating system. But, even if you don’t fall into that category, there are plenty of reasons why 2019 is a good year to consider upgrading or...
read moreTips for Optimizing Your Restaurant Menu
What you call a dish can have a big impact on its desirability and the customer experience. When creating a menu, one could simply write out each food and beverage choice in plain language. Or, one could choose to describe each dish and cocktail option using language...
read moreHow To Convert Social Media Followers Into Customers
One of the best ways to ensure a positive ROI on your social media efforts is to ask for the sale. Having a large following on social media doesn’t always translate to dollars and cents. At some point, you need to stop concentrating on building your audience and start...
read moreUsing Your POS To Keep Track of Inventory
Tracking inventory used to be a chore. Now, it's a breeze when you use your point-of-sale system to manage everything. As a business owner (or potential business owner), you know that you will need a point-of-sale system to ring up sales. But, what you may not realize...
read moreBest Books For Managing A Restaurant
In today’s competitive restaurant environment, knowledge can provide an important edge to your food business. With that thought in mind, we’d like to recommend five great reads for anyone looking to brush up on their restaurant business acumen. Here are some of...
read moreMother’s Day Email Marketing Tips
Mother's Day can be a great opportunity for email marketers but how can you stand out from the crowd? Mother’s Day is right around the corner and that means two things for small business owners: get ready for customers willing to spend and set aside time to call your...
read moreWhy Your Restaurant Needs Online Ordering
One in four consumers spends more on online restaurant orders than they do in actual restaurants. Adding online ordering for your restaurant should be a no-brainer. Studies have demonstrated that online ordering is growing each year and that one in four consumers...
read more5 Easy Ways to Attract New Customers To Your Small Business
Every small business relies on new customers for growth. Here are a few simple ideas for getting more people through the doors. New customers are the lifeblood of every small business. They provide valuable new sources of revenue (always a good thing) and they provide...
read moreStill Running Windows XP On Your POS or Self Checkout? It’s Time For An Upgrade
Is your small business using a point-of-sale, a kiosk or a self-service checkout that’s running Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? It’s officially time for an upgrade. Microsoft officially ended support for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 this past Tuesday, marking...
read moreHow McDonald’s is Using AI To Better Serve Customers
McDonald's will pay $300 million to acquire the Israeli digital startup, Dynamic Yield Ltd. It is McDonald’s first acquisition in years and its largest one in at least two decades. “Welcome to McDonald’s. May AI help you?” No, you probably won’t ever hear those words...
read moreTime To Hire Your First Employee? Here’s What To Consider
Congrats! You've taken the big leap in starting a business. Now, it's time to hire your first employee. Here's what to keep in mind. Congratulations are in order. Growing a business to the point of having to hire employees is an accomplishment. But you probably have a...
read moreHow to Make Filing Your Business Taxes Less Stressful
Following these tips could make tax time less stressful. Prerequisite disclaimer: nothing in this article should be considered tax advice. Please consult a CPA or tax professional before making any tax decisions. What’s the most stressful time of the year for you as a...
read moreBeing A Female Entrepreneur: The Challenges and Advantages
The rate of female entrepreneurship is on the rise as more women feel empowered than in years past to start a business. However, hurdles such as contract negotiations remain a barrier to entry. The good news about being a female entrepreneur is that most of the...
read moreOwn a Pizzeria? Use a POS To Get a Bigger Slice of The Pie
If you own a pizzeria, having a state of the art point of sale (POS) system is a must for speedy service, on-the-fly menu edits, loyalty programs and more. If you own a pizzeria or are thinking about opening one, there’s lots of encouraging news. According to the...
read moreReduce Customer Wait Time At Your Restaurant WIth Pay-At-Table Option
Restaurants have been slow to adapt to pay-at-table technology despite the fact that it can save customers time and increase server tips. Imagine for your restaurant faster turnover, increased customer satisfaction, higher tips for the servers, and lower chargeback...
read moreCommercial Real Estate Lessons For Retailers and Restaurateurs
Signing the wrong lease can be very costly to a restaurant or retail shop owner. Unfortunately for many small business owners, finding a good commercial spot is often a last-minute search on the internet or a quick phone call to a friend who might know something about...
The Surprising Benefits of a Great POS System
A great point-of-sale system offers so much more than the ability to take a payment. There are lots of incredible things it can do. But oftentimes, people only focus on the obvious customer interaction when the cash register goes ‘ka-ching.’ Behind the scenes,...
Rewarding Employees With More Than Cash
Cash is always appreciated but it’s not the only option when it comes to rewarding employees. In fact, sometimes it’s not even the best option. That said, cash is often the first thing many managers and hiring manager think of when it comes to motivating employees....
Why You Should Upgrade Your Restaurant Point-of-Sale System in 2019
We’ve previously talked about why you’ll want to change your point-of-sale if you have one powered by a certain long-lived operating system. But, even if you don’t fall into that category, there are plenty of reasons why 2019 is a good year to consider upgrading or...
Tips for Optimizing Your Restaurant Menu
What you call a dish can have a big impact on its desirability and the customer experience. When creating a menu, one could simply write out each food and beverage choice in plain language. Or, one could choose to describe each dish and cocktail option using language...
How To Convert Social Media Followers Into Customers
One of the best ways to ensure a positive ROI on your social media efforts is to ask for the sale. Having a large following on social media doesn’t always translate to dollars and cents. At some point, you need to stop concentrating on building your audience and start...
Using Your POS To Keep Track of Inventory
Tracking inventory used to be a chore. Now, it's a breeze when you use your point-of-sale system to manage everything. As a business owner (or potential business owner), you know that you will need a point-of-sale system to ring up sales. But, what you may not realize...
Best Books For Managing A Restaurant
In today’s competitive restaurant environment, knowledge can provide an important edge to your food business. With that thought in mind, we’d like to recommend five great reads for anyone looking to brush up on their restaurant business acumen. Here are some of...
Mother’s Day Email Marketing Tips
Mother's Day can be a great opportunity for email marketers but how can you stand out from the crowd? Mother’s Day is right around the corner and that means two things for small business owners: get ready for customers willing to spend and set aside time to call your...
Why Your Restaurant Needs Online Ordering
One in four consumers spends more on online restaurant orders than they do in actual restaurants. Adding online ordering for your restaurant should be a no-brainer. Studies have demonstrated that online ordering is growing each year and that one in four consumers...
