Clover continues to be on the cutting edge of trends in the point of sale industry. Within the past year, it has released both new hardware and new software and is adding more services under its already large umbrella. Clover co-founder and CEO John Beatty recently sat down with Merchant Maverick to discuss some of […]
If you’ve been to a cafe or small restaurant in the past handful of years, the chances are good you’re familiar with Square. The processing and point of sale juggernaut is a boon for small business owners thanks to the simplicity of its design and its overall affordability. But if you’ve decided to go with […]
It’s no secret that we like Square here at Merchant Maverick. This processing and point of sale juggernaut is a boon for small business owners thanks to the simplicity of its design and its overall affordability. But if you’ve decided to go with Square for your POS needs or have it pegged as one of […]
Gift cards have long moved past being a simple craze or gimmick. They have become a hugely effective way to increase profits and, in some cases, are a nearly essential option for businesses to offer. (Take it from someone whose son requested for gift cards last Christmas and, when asked to be more specific, replied […]
Do you find yourself getting increasingly frustrated with your point of sale system? Remember how exciting it was when you first purchased it? It had so much potential. And, at first, things were great. It did everything you wanted and even surprised you sometimes. But slowly things started to change. You needed more out of […]
Not every POS software program is suitable for every industry. If you’re running a retail business, you’re going to suffer from a system that’s designed for a food service environment. Not only will you be inundated with tools you don’t need (like table-mapping and check-splitting), but you’ll sorely lack the features that could make or […]
When casually shopping for a new point of sale system, it’s easy to focus on things like the software’s price point, its design, and how simple it is to use. But, for any sizable retail or restaurant establishment, one of the most important components of a POS system is inventory management. It’s imperative to be […]
When “the cloud” first came on to the scene it was met with excitement and more than a little confusion. What was this nebulous new creation? Could it possibly be a safe place to store my sensitive information? Where exactly is my data stored and how can I gain access to it? These were all valid […]
There are few retail or food service industries more fast-moving than your local coffee shop. Unless you’re running an aggressively hipster establishment — the kind that specializes in hand-crafting the perfect, gourmet latte with fresh-squeezed almond milk that assures its clientele the result is worth the wait — the name of the game for most […]
Ahh, the gift card. That classic capitalistic invention that makes every recipient say “Thanks?” Why give cash when you can give something that works exactly like cash…but only at one business (if you remember to bring it at all)? But, in all seriousness, gift cards are an extremely valuable and important aspect for small businesses. […]
