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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If you want to increase the speed at your checkout counter, invest in a barcode scanner. Not only does it simplify the sales transaction process by eliminating the need to look up items via the search field, it automatically updates your inventory. A barcode scanner is easy to use, and just as easy to set
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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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The New Year is right around the corner, and just because holiday sales are winding down, doesn’t mean your customer traffic has to wind down too. We’ve got a few ideas to help you retain all your new customers, and build more. Here are 8 ways your Point-of-Sale (POS) can help with customer appreciation. 1.
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Retail loss prevention has always been a challenge, and it only seems to be getting worse. According to the National Retail Federation, the U.S retail economy lost $48.9 billion in 2016. That’s up more than $3 billion from the year before. If you’re not vigilant in reducing shrinkage and improving your store’s security, you should
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Despite the hype around online shopping, consumers still want to visit a physical store. In fact, a recent study shows that more than 70% of consumers would prefer to shop a brick and mortar Amazon store versus Amazon’s website. That’s why it’s critical that you create an attractive, effectively designed, and clean in-store shopping environment.
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If you want to know what’s going on in your business without guessing, look at the metrics. It’s the best way to get a pulse on your success or lack thereof. Start with reviewing the retail sales metrics, as well as inventory and customer data. Today, we take a look specifically at the 5 key
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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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Every retail business owner wants more traffic because they know it’s a numbers game. More traffic means more sales. However, promoting your store and products to increase the traffic is not always easy. It requires planning, strategy, and execution timed just right. That’s why we put together 7 of the best retail store promotions. Of
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To be a successful restaurant or retail business you need more than just the right location, right products/menu—you need the right team, and one that’s trained well. A good portion of your training should be on your point-of-sale (POS) system. Here are some tips for POS training with your staff. 1. Pick A Teacher Who
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