Launched in 1992, QuickBooks (see our review) is a popular accounting and personal finance software. Because it is highly complex and has an advanced feature set, this software can be fairly intimidating for some small businesses. However, for all its complexity, QuickBooks is an incredible accounting solution once mastered. So incredible, in fact, that many people select […]
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 […]
Square has carved out quite a spot for itself in the world of payment processing. When it comes to accessibility, there are few rivals. With no credit checks, sign-up fees, monthly fees, or cancellation fees, and a very transparent pricing model, it’s no wonder why Square remains the go-to option for business owners who want […]
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 it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think. Besides just taking payments, modern restaurant POS software helps restaurant owners manage tasks from accounting to staff management—the kind of things that can determine whether your restaurant succeeds or becomes one […]
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 […]
Thinking about using Square to process payments for your business? Whether you are a solopreneur or a busy boss running multiple locations, you can quickly set up an account with Square with little to no fuss. Square offers several time-saving benefits for the small business owner looking to start processing payments, including no credit checks, […]
Have you ever looked around your local bar and thought, “I could run a place like this”? For many, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of potentially opening a bar, but for a select few, this is more than just a fleeting idea. These aspiring entrepreneurs want to make this dream a reality. […]
It feels sometimes like Apple dominates the field as far as availability of credit card reader apps. After all, there are plenty of iOS exclusives, but I can count on one hand the number of Android-exclusive POS apps. It hurts my Android-loving heart, in some ways. In part, the difficulty with Android-based mobile processing […]
Many business owners know and love Square for its free mobile point of sale app and free credit card readers, but some don’t realize that Square automatically provides some pretty powerful reporting and analytics features with their processing service. Even if you’re primarily using Square to accept payments. Square dashboard feature is worth a closer […]
