As of May 25, 2018, the European Union (EU) started enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If your business is among of the half of regulated businesses that is not yet compliant, it’s time to comply with the new regulations and avoid costly fines. Who does it affect? The GDPR is the European Union’s…
With the growing desire for quick, inexpensive, and higher-quality food, establishments such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread are favorable alternatives to more traditional fast-food establishments and casual restaurants. But as more Millennials enter the work force and continue to drive the economy, we are seeing a growing trend where chain restaurants are being…
Although you may have heard credit card processing fee horror stories from other small business owners, you may regret not offering these payment options and taking a cash-only approach. By not accepting plastic, you risk losing sales. According to Intuit, the average small business loses $7,000 per year in sales if they don’t accept payment…
As a retailer, you face variety of payroll challenges, like high employee turnover rates constantly changing your payroll and accurately tracking time for hourly or minimum wage employees. On top of those day-to-day tasks, however, you must also abide by federal, state, and local payroll record retention laws. According to the Internal Revenue Service, payroll…
Profit maximization stems from two critical areas: increasing sales and decreasing costs. Sounds simple in theory, right? However, accomplishing these goals can be tough. Today’s fickle consumers have more options than ever for where to shop and how to buy, making them difficult to attract and tricky to keep. And costs for inventory, labor, and…
Microsoft is ending support for Windows CE and Windows Embedded Handheld. Have you started planning for this major operating system (OS) migration? Windows end of life, or more accurately “end of support,” means those operating systems will no longer receive Windows security patches or software updates. This will leave devices vulnerable to viruses and malware,…
Retailers are constantly looking to simplify the buying process for shoppers. The easier it is for buyers to get to the point of purchase, the better retailers’ bottom line. Unfortunately, the shopper’s journey can often be clouded in mystery from a retailer’s point of view. So how can you navigate their progress on the path…
With the ever-growing amount of data available, many businesses are capitalizing on the valuable information contained within by building data warehouses to centralize information, analyze it, and use it to make critical business decisions. A data warehouse integrates data from disparate sources so they can be analyzed together to give more granular view of events…
More and more businesses are embracing the efficiencies of mobile devices in the workplace. Tablets have enabled streamlined communications, accurate tracking, asset management, and much more. Although you might be eager to apply the cost savings associated with tablets, the first step is selecting the ideal product. Finding a tablet that suits your business’s specific…
There is no denying the benefits of EMV pay-at-the-table technology for the restaurant industry. Allowing patrons to pay at the table results in faster table turnover—which means an improved bottom line. Accepting EMV payments will help protect your business from costly fraud and chargebacks, and your customers will be impressed with more efficient service. To…