Point of Sale Blog - POS Systems & Software

Retail Loss Prevention: 3 Solutions to Protect Your Business

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

5 Ways Your POS Can Help Stop Employee Retail Theft

19 Dec

6 Ways To Provide The Perfect Shopping Environment That Increases Sales

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.

12 Dec

7 Easy Restaurant Marketing Ideas

The first marketing defense against empty tables at your restaurant is a strategic marketing plan, and a great Point-of-Sale (POS) system. Today we share 7 easy restaurant marketing ideas that can help you fill up your restaurant any day of the week. 1. Consider Changing Up Your Menu The same old can get mundane. Why

05 Dec

5 Key Retail Sales Metrics For Any Retail Business

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

28 Nov

Business Loan vs. Merchant Cash Advance

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

21 Nov

The 7 Best Retail Store Promotions

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

31 Oct

5 POS Training Tips That Every Business Should Follow

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

24 Oct

6 Ways To Move Surplus Inventory Quick

Paying attention to your sales and inventory stock is important for any business owner. You have to know what is selling and what is sitting on the shelves. Slow moving or not-moving-at-all items can be a challenge to get rid of, but we’ve got some tips to help move surplus inventory quickly. Plus, don’t forget

17 Oct

Restaurant Start-Up Costs: 8 Expenses to Consider

Opening a restaurant? The first thing you might want to clarify is the overall restaurant start-up costs. Unfortunately, there is no formulated answer. However, a recent survey by RestaurantOwner.com reveals a good starting point. The median start-up cost (without land purchase) among 700 restaurant owners surveyed was about $275K. That may seem like a lot,

10 Oct

Opening A Coffee Shop? Make Sure You Have The Right Equipment

It’s a great time to open up a coffee shop. According to the National Coffee Association, the coffee drinking trend is growing, and it’s projected to continue. That means the market has a need for more goods, coffee, and pastry items. As you begin your research into this growing industry, make sure you also research

03 Oct