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Technology is rapidly encroaching every area of our lives and customer loyalty is no exception. The advent of cloud computing has revolutionized businesses’ ability to store customer data, and then use this data to increase their margins. This article will go over the types of loyalty programs and lay out how to create a rewards program for your small business.

Businesses often end up buying their point of sale system from a reseller, rather than from the company that actually manufactures the system. In some circumstances, this is the only way you can buy the POS – perhaps the company that makes the POS system sells their equipment solely through certified distributors. Or, you might […]

Comparing small business loan rates is no simple task. Firstly, there is more than one rate you need to compare; you’ve got the interest rate or factor rate, of course, but there is also the APR, the origination fee, and sometimes other fees as well. Also, as you probably already suspect, not all borrowers are offered the same […]

I know not everyone feels this way, but I love self-checkout terminals. Rather than having to make small-talk with the cashier, I can just pay for my stuff and be on my merry way. I especially appreciate the self-service point-of-sale when I’m shopping with my three-year-old – who LOVES to make small talk with cashiers. […]

When it comes to POS systems, salons and spas have more specialized needs than the average retail business. Read on to find out what you should really be looking for, plus discover our top picks for salon POS software!

So many processing companies offer Clover POS products that trying to wade through them and pick one can seem very daunting. We’ve put together a list of the best and worst companies so you know what to look for — and beware of!

Today’s cloud point of sale systems make it easier than ever for merchants to sell goods and services. Whether you have a restaurant, salon, retail store, or another type of small business, your POS system can help you get more sales, manage your business, and even leverage eCommerce features like online ordering. However, POS problems can […]

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For retail, online selling is becoming increasingly important, as coronavirus-related closures of non-essential businesses have all but eliminated millions of small retailers’ ability to sell in-person. Maybe you have only sold in-person at your brick-and-mortar store until now, or you already do sell online, but your point of sale doesn’t work with your eCommerce solution so you want to switch. Whether you’re looking to establish your brand in the online sphere or want to replace your current online POS with a better system, read on to learn about the best multichannel retail point of sale systems.

Whether you run a video rental store (yes, they still have those), a surf shop, or a tuxedo rental boutique, as a rental business owner, you need a point-of-sale system that processes rentals, not just sales. (I guess you could be cute and call it a “point of rental” system, but to keep things simple, let’s just use the […]