Bartenders can take a guest’s order, make it, and collect payment with little or no accountability. Stir in the fact a majority of their income is from tips. That’s why it’s not hard to believe that 75 percent of all inventory shrinkage happens as a result of theft, according to the National Restaurant Association. “Free”
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Most business owners know that a point-of-sale (POS) system can do a lot, but they usually don’t know all of it. Did you know POS software can simplify your accounting and bookkeeping methods? Bepoz can help you choose the right accounting software that fits your business needs. Consider the information below when making your decision.
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From inventory control to reducing human error and saving time, point-of-sale (POS) scanners, also called a price scanner or barcode reader, are used to help employees get tasks done. A POS scanner is a hand-held or stationary input device used to capture and translate information from a barcode. Barcodes, such as UPC codes, use intricate patterns
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When shopping for a printer for you business, you won’t find a one-size-fits-all model. Before you make any decisions you’ll need to decide what you will use your printer for, and where you will use it. Of course, you’ve probably used, and may already use an inkjet, laser, multi-purpose, photo, and/or business-ready printers. For the
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Is your point-of-sale (POS) system ready for the summer months? Before the temperatures soar, you’ll want to take a few minutes to review a maintenance checklist to make sure your POS can handle summer heat and business increases. It might be a good time to do some other maintenance as well. Consider these summer preparation
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You’ve most likely heard of “the cloud.” In its simplest definition it’s the place where data is stored. When evaluating any type of point-of-sale system, you have the option to store data in a main computer that’s perhaps linked to several checkout terminals, or you can store data in a main computer off-site hosted and
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It’s hard to believe, but the beginnings of the first Point-of-sale (POS) system dates back as far as the late 1800s. James Ritty, a Dayton, Ohio, saloon owner, was known as the “father” of the cash register. He invented a device that could register the amount of cash transactions recorded at his saloon because he
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Isn’t a POS system just a computer? You may have had that thought cross your mind at some point. The answer is “yes,” but it’s also “no.” Let’s investigate by first defining a POS system. POS stands for point-of-sale, and the term is applicable to a retail store, checkout area, or any location where a
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How well do you know your employees? Enough to know if they were stealing out of your cash register? At least you hope so. Employee theft is bigger than you might think. Consider these 2015 stats from Statistic Brain Research Institute. A typical organization loses 7% of its annual revenue to employee fraud. The biggest
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Purchasing a point-of-sale (POS) system can be a mind-boggling experience to the novice shopper. That’s why it’s important to narrow down all the devices available in order to find the right fit for you and your business. Below are some tips you can use to help in choosing the best POS system. Define the Needs
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