If you’re reading this blog, then you already know how important cash flow is. Cash flow is the mainstay of your business. Positive cash flow means you can successfully run and grow your business, and negative cash flow — well, that’s bad news. But what do you do when you have negative cash flow? How […]
When you scan or insert your debit or credit card at the mall or your local convenience store, you probably don’t put a lot of thought into what type of machine is reading and processing your payment. And really, why should you? To consumers, they’re all pretty much the same (except for maybe those machines […]
Cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. But how do you calculate cash flow? And once your cash flow is calculated, what does that tell you about your business? We’re glad you asked! Cash flow is the money that comes in and out of your business, so it would […]
Touchscreens are everywhere, and the point-of-sale industry is no exception. Touchscreen POS systems are more intuitive and easy to learn than traditional legacy POS software, and many cloud-based systems employ the same kind of iPad and Android tablets that your employees already use every day at home. Whether you’re running a restaurant, a retail outlet, […]
Honestly, every time I turn around Square has introduced something new. (As I’m the person who maintains our Square review, you can see why I might find this just a tad frustrating.) On the one hand, it is absolutely amazing that Square is so committed to rolling out new features for merchants. On the other, just […]
If you’ve ever visited Shopify’s website, you know that ease of use is their number one marketing claim. But does that claim have any merit? Is this app as intuitive as they say? As software reviewers who have tested over 40 eCommerce solutions over the years (many of them repeatedly!), we can confidently say that […]
Having a good credit score is integral to getting goods and services at a reasonable rate. Most creditors will look pull up at least one of your scores, whether you are looking for a loan, housing, a credit card, or some other product or service. It’s important to have at least a rough idea of […]
As modern technology increasingly allows people to conduct business from wherever they happen to be, more businesses are embracing mobile POS systems. Mobile point-of-sale is ideal for small businesses that take in-person credit card payments or other types of cashless payments (e.g., Apple Pay or PayPal), but who don’t necessarily operate out of a store […]
Not impressed with the easy applications but high interest rates offered by alternative lenders? Well, the good news is that, despite the ubiquity of online financing, most of the best rates in the business continued to be offered by local banks and credit unions. Because you’re likely to encounter stricter credit requirements, as well as […]
Have you ever sat by the ocean and watched the tide ebb and flow for hours? If so, you probably know a lot about water flow. As a business owner, though, you should be more focused on cash flow. What is cash flow? We’re glad you asked! Aptly named, cash flow is the money that […]
