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Last week, I gave you a run-down of the top 11 add-ons for Revel POS. Now it is time to take on yet another POS giant: Shopify (see our review). Although it has since reached giant status, Shopify had humble origins. This eCommerce platform was founded in Ontario, Canada as a more efficient solution for selling […]

Revel POS (see our review) has established itself as a reliable POS system with clients such as Smoothie King, Belkin, Goodwill, and Cinnabon. So congrats! You have chosen a POS system that big chain stores rely on to run their franchises. The main reason Revel appeals to such giants of the retail world is because it […]

When it comes down to choosing which credit card processor to go with, merchants have their work cut out for them. Determining value goes beyond dollars and cents. Going with what seems to be the lowest price quote you can find might end up producing the lowest value, too. When a processor creates problems for […]

You’ve got a kick butt product. You’ve got a slick website. You’ve cut out a place for yourself in the market. It’s time to kick it into high gear now, and you’re searching for the best eCommerce apps on the market to help you refine your workflow. If this sounds like you, then first of […]

  CRM in eCommerce: What It Does Originally, CRM was little more than an automated Address Book. A CRM app would keep track of the people who hadn’t been contacted in a while, and send you reminders to reach out to them. The next iteration of CRM focused more its potential application in business. Salespeople […]

Have you ever wondered why we shake hands when meeting new people? One of the prevailing theories is that it originated as a way to ensure the mutual safety of two strangers; by shaking each other’s hands, both parties would be able to tell if the other “had something up their sleeve,” such as a […]

It’s no secret that when it comes to companies with complex accounting needs, QuickBooks Online (see our review) doesn’t hold a candle to its locally installed forbearer. Forums, social media, and accounting sites are rife with the questions and complaints: “I just want the software I love accessible from anywhere! How hard can it be?” Harder […]

Every business needs a way to handle its finances, and in almost all cases, that involves both invoicing and bookkeeping. From dealing with estimated taxes to collecting payments from forgetful customers, there’s a lot that goes along with operating a business – and as the freelance economy grows, more and more independent contractors are finding […]

Books and video games: the source of so much quality entertainment for adults and children alike. Who among us doesn’t relish a good read, or enjoy a bout of Tetris every once and a while? However, while books and video games themselves have nearly universal appeal, if either of these is the focus of your […]

Definition SaaS stands for Software as a Service, a way to license and operate software entirely in “the cloud.” In short, this means that any software offered ‘as a service’ does not need to be installed on your computer in order to be used. You simply create an account on the software vendor’s website, log in, […]