The time has finally come; You’re ready to expand your business into a second location and you’ve spent months preparing for opening day. While your staff is excited about the grand opening, you’re thinking about how you can streamline your operations without doubling your work. A lot of it is coming down to cost. You’ve…
If you want to get into the mind of your customer, you need to put yourself in their shoes. How do you shop? What causes you to make a purchase decision? Do you look up a product online first and buy it in a store later, or vice-versa? By answering a few of these questions,…
You’ve finally signed a lease, you’re designing the interior of your business, and you’re starting to accept applications for new hires. After months of planning, preparation, and hard work, it seems as though you’re finally going to check off every box on your list leading to your grand opening. Then it hits you: you haven’t…
A guy walks into a bar. There’s a crowd of people bidding for the bartender’s attention and it takes him fifteen minutes just to order a drink. When his drink arrives, it turns out the bartender got his order wrong. But he’s a fun-loving guy, and he tries to have a good time anyway. …
In order to push your business to the limits, you need to be using your sales reporting and analytics to inform your decisions as an entrepreneur. Reporting and analytics grant you valuable insights into what your customers desire while also being able to predict future trends. It is vital for any business owner to understand…
It’s no secret that traditional point of sale systems are starting to fall by the wayside. With their higher costs, outdated interfaces, and limited reporting capabilities, it’s obvious why many entrepreneurs are switching to more modern POS systems. While upgrading your system is a great way to keep your business competitive, if your selection doesn’t…
Your point of sale and payment processing systems are a vital component of the day-to-day flow of your restaurant’s operations. Having a payment processing system that allows for the flexibility of the ever-changing flow of your business is crucial. It’s even possible that you have a payment system that isn’t aligned with your operational needs.…
Ever walked into one of those businesses which make you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time? Everything seems a little outdated and when you step up to the counter, you notice they’re still using what appears to be an ancient register or till system for small business to ring up purchases. “Cash only,”…