Lightspeed is an awesome POS solution, but it’s not right for every business. Some merchants might want a more affordable POS, or one that provides advanced or niche features. Read on for a look at some of the best alternatives to Lightspeed. We’ll explore Lightspeed competitors, including Square, Shopify, Toast, and more.
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Jan 4, 2024
Filed under: Point of Sale
An APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the actual total cost of a loan over the course of one year. It isn’t just the interest rate, it’s the interest rate plus any fees that come with the loan.
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May 23, 2023
Filed under: Business Loans
Clover POS is powerful and flexible, but it’s not a perfect point of sale system. If you’re not impressed by Clover, check out these alternatives to find a POS system that better suits your needs!
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Different types of businesses need different types of POS hardware. Retail businesses typically need a tablet, tablet stand, cash drawer, receipt printer, and barcode scanner. A restaurant may not need s barcode scanner (unless they also sell merch), but will need other peripheral POS equipment such as kitchen printers and handheld ordering devices.
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Mar 8, 2024
Filed under: Point of Sale
Table of ContentsThe ProblemWhat Is Negativity Bias?Negativity Bias In Product ReviewsNegativity Bias and Merchant MaverickThe Takeaway: Finding a Way Around the Issue The Problem It happens every day. You decide to buy something new – a hair dryer, for example. You’ve done your research; you understand the product specifications, you know what to expect in […]
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Jan 9, 2020
Filed under: Small Business
Responsible money management. Budgeting. Finance. These are concepts designed to strike terror and apprehension into the very hearts of the general population. Okay, I admit that’s a slight exaggeration (only slight). To people with MBAs or accounting degrees these otherwise intimidating terms probably generate a sense of excitement and a rosy glow. I’ve never met […]
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Jul 7, 2019
Filed under: Point of Sale
Most bakeries have a whole bunch of things to sell, from bread and pastries to beverages, merchandise, and more. Customers may want to order ahead and pay with various payment methods. You also want reports, customer profiles, and employee management. So you need a POS system that caters to those abilities.
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Dec 7, 2023
Filed under: Point of Sale
From speeding up the checkout process to garnering extra trust from customers and reducing your own risk of fraud in your business, alternative payment methods have a plethora of benefits and don’t require too much fancy footwork to get set up. Let’s explore some of the biggest trends, such as digital wallets, bank transfers, and a few more you may not have heard of just yet.
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Square’s merchant services are powerful and well priced — but they aren’t the same as having your own dedicated merchant account to accept credit card payments. See how Square’s credit card processing compares to top-tier merchant accounts in terms of pricing, support, overall value, and more.
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Mar 20, 2024
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
The EMV liability shift is well underway and customers have started dipping those cards. At this point, most small business owners are probably wondering why the heck everybody is talking about chip-and-PIN cards when everybody seems to be using chip-and-signature. What’s the difference between chip-and-PIN and chip-and-signature cards? Table of ContentsBack Up a Minute.That Sounds […]
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