The world is increasingly turning to mobile solutions – from how we book ride services to how we shop for clothes and electronics, it’s all done in the palms of our hands. It’s only natural then that restaurants are also turning to mobile tech solutions to solve common food industry headaches, improve profit margins, and…
Consumers are driven by convenience—hence the rise of the Amazons and Ubers of the world. With the popularity of online shopping, restaurants that aren’t cashing in on online ordering are missing out on the countless benefits of this solution. Here are just a few ways that online ordering can bolster your bottom line: 1. Strengthen…
There are a number of considerations to account for when selecting your retail point of sale (POS) system—hardware, software, peripherals, features, and so much more. One of the most foundational aspects is the operating system (OS) that your POS software will run on. The operating system is what helps your software communicate with the hardware…
We live in a technology-driven world. As great as it may seem to be one click away from having any product you can imagine delivered to your door, you could also be just one click away from being hacked. Phishing in retail has increasingly become an issue; with retailers of all sizes becoming the targets…
It can be both an exciting adventure and a stressful decision-making process when you select your new point of sale (POS) system and peripherals. The options seem endless! That can be great news because new technology can make checkouts a breeze; however, when you’re faced with the decision of which peripherals are best to include…
With technology always evolving, it’s critical to have a point of sale (POS) upgrade strategy to keep your business from lagging behind competitors opting for cutting edge systems. However, POS systems are an investment, costing you both time and money — and it’s not just a single expenditure, as POS have ongoing costs as well.…
Technology is making a huge impact on businesses in the hospitality sector. Aside from how hotels are booked, technology is reimagining the guest experience from check-in to check-out. As hotel owners vie to win customers against new marketplace competitors—like Airbnb—a high-tech stay could be the deciding factor that tips the scales in their favor. Plus,…
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…
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…
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,…