It is a rare moment in your day when you are not bombarded with technology that promises to “revolutionize your business.” Products offerings from a variety of sources enter into your line of sight, most of which just result in overwhelming confusion. And, as the operator of a QSR, your time to wade through…
Maintaining an accurate inventory of stock is a critical component for small business owners’ success. Surprisingly, many business owners still rely on manual methods of inventory management, which results in missed opportunities and lost revenues. For those looking to modernize their inventory management systems, affordability no longer needs to be a concern given the…
Barcodes are great, but they don’t work in every retail situation. This is especially true for grocery stores. A POS system that’s able to print barcodes lets grocery stores and other retailers create UPC labels for products sold by weight. However, there are many situations where printing a barcode isn’t practical, so the clerk…
Self-service retail has been steadily growing in popularity for years. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has exploded and resulted in the loss of distinction between point of sale (POS) and point of purchase (POP). As the number of stores offering pay-and-pickup services and on-premise self-service kiosks increases, retailers are able…
Upgrading to a new point of sale system is one of the most profound improvements you can make to your bottom line in a single decision. Get it right and your choice becomes the central hub through which every other aspect of your business flows. Businesses of all sizes now use their point of…
It sounds rude, but for the sake of the customer experience, your kitchen staff should never have to talk to your wait staff. There’s a singular point of contact that efficiently and effectively connects the two teams—the kitchen printer. The printer’s job is to convey all the information the kitchen staff needs to fulfill…
Every store needs a cash drawer of some kind. Even at high-tech events, it’s good to have the option to receive cash from paying customers in case an internet connection fails or some unknown glitch interrupts payment processing. An envelope for petty cash will work just fine. But if you are running a modern…
Retail owners are constantly juggling the elements of customer satisfaction, mind reading, and staff performance to remain successful. With multiple areas and tasks competing for your attention, it can be difficult to make sure that they all receive the time and care they need. While some of these areas, such as staff, inventory, and…