Technology continues to evolve at an exponentially faster pace. With each evolution, though, restaurants are gaining more and more efficiencies, uncovering hidden profits, and making more informed business decisions. To position your restaurant competitively, you need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the experiences consumers want and deploying the tech solutions…
With technology always evolving, it’s critical to have a point of sale (POS) upgrade strategy to keep your business from lagging behind competitors opting for cutting edge systems. However, POS systems are an investment, costing you both time and money — and it’s not just a single expenditure, as POS have ongoing costs as well.…
Employees are the backbone of all retail establishments. If properly trained and equipped, staff can upsell customers, prevent complaints, and keep shoppers coming back for more. On the other hand, poor retail employee performance can inhibit sales. It only takes one poor experience to make customers walk out the door for good. Follow these five…
Technology is making a huge impact on businesses in the hospitality sector. Aside from how hotels are booked, technology is reimagining the guest experience from check-in to check-out. As hotel owners vie to win customers against new marketplace competitors—like Airbnb—a high-tech stay could be the deciding factor that tips the scales in their favor. Plus,…
As of May 25, 2018, the European Union (EU) started enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If your business is among of the half of regulated businesses that is not yet compliant, it’s time to comply with the new regulations and avoid costly fines. Who does it affect? The GDPR is the European Union’s…
With the growing desire for quick, inexpensive, and higher-quality food, establishments such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread are favorable alternatives to more traditional fast-food establishments and casual restaurants. But as more Millennials enter the work force and continue to drive the economy, we are seeing a growing trend where chain restaurants are being…
Although you may have heard credit card processing fee horror stories from other small business owners, you may regret not offering these payment options and taking a cash-only approach. By not accepting plastic, you risk losing sales. According to Intuit, the average small business loses $7,000 per year in sales if they don’t accept payment…
As a retailer, you face variety of payroll challenges, like high employee turnover rates constantly changing your payroll and accurately tracking time for hourly or minimum wage employees. On top of those day-to-day tasks, however, you must also abide by federal, state, and local payroll record retention laws. According to the Internal Revenue Service, payroll…
Profit maximization stems from two critical areas: increasing sales and decreasing costs. Sounds simple in theory, right? However, accomplishing these goals can be tough. Today’s fickle consumers have more options than ever for where to shop and how to buy, making them difficult to attract and tricky to keep. And costs for inventory, labor, and…
Microsoft is ending support for Windows CE and Windows Embedded Handheld. Have you started planning for this major operating system (OS) migration? Windows end of life, or more accurately “end of support,” means those operating systems will no longer receive Windows security patches or software updates. This will leave devices vulnerable to viruses and malware,…