Spreadsheets are great tools that have been used by companies for years. There is no doubt that they are useful for sorting data and simplistic information. Unfortunately, Excel spreadsheets aren’t always the easiest or most intuitive choices. They are also time-consuming. Lastly, and arguably most notably, user errors are rampant with spreadsheets, which leaves data
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We have all been there. The power goes out, internet service goes down and suddenly we find ourselves back in the stone age. Many businesses cannot function if their point-of-sale systems go offline. They have to wait for servers to reboot and functionality to return. This can take a few hours or, in extreme cases,
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Speed of service is necessary for businesses. This is true in every area, especially transaction speed. From production to delivery to answering customer questions, time is money. Speed is just as important with POS systems as in any other place. Watch the video below as Tim explains the critical importance of fast transaction speeds with
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The days of businesses only accepting cash as a form of payment are almost extinct. According to a 2018 survey by TSYS, 80% of those surveyed prefer credit or debit as forms of payment. Many businesses realize that in order to stay competitive, accepting cards are a must. But what happens if a power outage
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It’s one of the most widely used forms of consumer communication—SMS messaging. With a 98% text open rate vs a 20% email open rate, it’s clear to see why so many businesses are including SMS text marketing as a part of their strategy to boost sales. In this two-way communication between customer and business, there
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It’s one of the biggest decisions you will make in your business—choosing a cash register or Point-of-Sale (POS) system. It’s certainly not an easy choice for a start-up, but in the long run it could be the technology that really helps to build your business whether it’s in the restaurant or retail space. Cash Register
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In our digital society, accepting cash-only at your business may be becoming more of a detriment to your bottom line. In 2017, 78% of consumers, through a survey, said they prefer to pay for goods or services with credit or debit cards. In order to stay competitive, it’s almost a must that you accept several
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As point-of-sale (POS) technology continues to advance, the cash registerbegins to fade away seeming more and more like a vintage machine. POS systems make life a lot easier for retail/restaurant owners and employees. It’s not just useful for sales transactions, but it offers many other useful features as well. Today we keep things basic by
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The holidays are over and it’s now time to start collecting invoices and receipts as that first step toward tax filing. It’s not always the most fun task, unless of course, you’re finding ways to save money for your business. That is what we’ve set out to do—help you find money for your business. Here is
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Every business requires extra funds from time to time. Whether you have a current challenge or foresee a future one, it’s good to know your financial options. Do you know the difference between a business loan vs. a merchant cash advance (MCA)? Which one would work best for your business? Today we take a little
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