Welcome to another round of the POS integration Hunger Games! In the past, we have seen the add-ons of many POS systems (Revel, Shopify, Vend, Breadcrumb, and ShopKeep POS) do battle. This week’s tribute? The add-ons of NCR Silver. Developed by tech giant NCR Corporation (history’s first point of sale company), NCR Silver has earned its positive […]
Welcome back to the POS integration Hunger Games! These last few weeks have included the top 11 add-ons for Revel POS, the top 7 add-ons for Shopify POS, and the top 5 add-ons for Vend POS. What lucky POS systems’ add-ons will have to duke it out for fame and fortune this week? Breadcrumb POS. […]
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 […]
Jul 25, 2016 Filed under: CRM, eCommerce 
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, […]
I know a guy (ok, many guys) who compulsively buy tools. It doesn’t matter if they need that particular tool, or even if they know how to use it. There’s something about the feeling of preparedness that the new tool brings which is the real draw. They could use it. When the need arises, […]
Jun 6, 2016 Filed under: CRM 
If you’re operating a business that interacts with customers beyond the initial sale, then you need a system for managing contacts. And not just for your customers, but also for your vendors, your employees, your investors, potential leads, even random people you meet during flight layovers. The good news? There are tons of affordable solutions […]
For most small business owners, it’s a jungle out there. Danger lurks around every corner, predators seem to be silently stalking your every movement, and – in the immortal words of Jethro Tull – the rivers are full of crocodile nasties. Let’s face it, when it comes to start-ups and small businesses the statistics are […]
Oct 13, 2015 Filed under: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Credit Card Processing, CRM, eCommerce, Email Marketing, Inventory Management, Loyalty Rewards, Mobile Payments, Point of Sale, Project Management, Web Development 
Sugar is at the top of the list for open-source CRM software. As such, they have been able to attract some of the best developers, and have set the bar high for innovation. They are prepared to support the scope of large and enterprise-sized businesses, and even some governmental departments. Salesforce has been around since […]
Dec 12, 2014 Filed under: CRM 
CRM is essential to your business, whether you’re focused on new or existing customers. It doesn’t matter whether you are just a one- or two-person startup or a rapidly growing sales team: A robust CRM suite that gives you access to analytics and enables communication with clients is a must-have. Today we’re taking a look at […]
Dec 11, 2014 Filed under: CRM 
In the world of CRM (customer relationship management) solutions, or even the wider arena of cloud-based software, Salesforce is a freaking giant. With revenues of more than $3.05 billion in 2013 and an even bigger sales figure expected for 2014, this cloud-computing veteran is still a growing force to be reckoned with, 15 years after […]
Nov 7, 2014 Filed under: CRM 