We start the roundup this week with a very simple but informative article that lays out a few questions small retailers need to ask when deciding on a POS for their restaurant. The second feature in the roundup is again a short article but I considered it important since it could save many small business owners money on credit card processing fees. Then we focus on an exciting upcoming event at the digital signage expo which is being considered the future of advertising. The fourth article this week is closest to my heart. It shows that local small retailers can still win the battle over online stores by providing physical products. The last article was chosen for the roundup due to the unusual perspective of customer feedback that caught my attention immediately. After reading the article it makes sense what the author is saying so it’s important for you to acknowledge.
1. Questions You Might Want To Ask A Restaurant POS Professional – This article lays out seven questions you need to consider when purchasing a point of sale system for your restaurant. It’s very informative giving you a list of available options that you might not have thought of or planned for. One of the questions list three available forms of POS computer you could use for your business.
2. New Credit Card Processing Systems Help Small Businesses Save Money – Leap Payments is a new credit card processing application designed to help save small retailers a few dollars. They actually offer their service at the same rate as large volume businesses. Leap Payments also promises simple account management and next day funding.
3. Digital Signage Content Strategies Book Launches at Digital Signage Expo – Digital signage seems to be the way future advertising is heading and this expo is here to prove it. Leading industry expert and speaker, Kelsen will be signing copies of his new book Unleashing the Power of Digital Signage. The book helps understand the benefits of three digital signage networks including point of sale (POS).
4. Study: Consumers desire better ‘touch and feel’ shopping experience – The word is out and customers still prefer shopping for a good old fashion physical product. This survey covered more than 3,000 people representing 18 countries. It shows that 75% of consumers want to so into a retail store when buying products. The article goes on to reveal more stats about what customers prefer when visiting a small retail business.
5. Over-reliance on customer feedback is hurting local retailers – The headline immediately drew my attention and after reading the article I could relate to the authors perspective. Simply put, if you’re a small business owner that thinks they have a great relationship with their customers, you might want to think again and read this perspective of what could be happening to your future relationships.
Company Website:CashierLive Product Website:CashierLive Price Range: $49-$125/month per store Operating Systems: Web Based
CasherLive Point of Sale Software Overview
CasherLive is a new web based POS that has much to offer to any retail merchant. It’s easy to use interface offers a great way to conduct transcations and manage inventory directly online. CasherLive comes with reporting tools, support for multiple locations, training and support offered in a three tier pricing plan. They have a Basic 30 day free plan that allows you to try the software in one store on up to 3 registers with a 20,000 item inventory. Once the 30 days is up you can choose to upgrade to the Plus plan that gives you one store unlimited registers and many other features for $49 a month. If you are the owner of a chain reatil establishment youcan choose the Chain plan for $125 a month which gives you multiple stores with unlimted registers and 1,000,000 item inventory.
Emerging technology is once again the focus in this weeks roundup. As a small retail business you need to embrace the new technology that is available in order to create a loyal young customer base. These new applications and ways to market your business are the future which will be the norm for future generations. This week we feature another new mobile point of sale application that can be used with an average POS and a customer’s mobile phone. Next, JcPenny is joining the mobile coupon realm from a different approach which may prove very profitable. We then touch on a different form of technology, websites. This is something that every small retail business should have in place to reach customers online in some way. Our fourth article is the reason why you as a small business owner need to be embracing and using these new technologies. Last we end the roundup with some tips for bookstore owners to compete with the new digital books on the iPad.
1. FaceCash: a simple, elegant mobile payment application – FaceCash is a new mobile POS application that can be run on a computer with an internet connection and barcode scanner. Payment processing is done through the FaceCash program for a fee lower than the traditional credit card networks. Users load their FaceCash account (much like PayPal) and they can use a barcode on their mobile phone to pay for their purchases.
2. J.C. Penney to launch mobile coupons – JcPenny is joining stores like Kroger, 7-Eleven and Tom Thumb in offering mobile coupons. They are testing a different 2D type barcode but it’s sure to prove effective considering the average paper coupon redemption rate is 1% and for mobile coupons it’s 15%-25%.
3. 8 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs A Website – This is a must read and study hard type of article posted at Noobpreneur.com. It’s advice meant to reach small business owners that still believe the internet will not improve their business. Grab a pen and paper, take notes and start implementing your start to reaching customers online.
4. Why Generation Y isn’t buying your products – If the article above did not convince you that you have to embrace technology I guarantee that this one will. This article is written from the perspective of a real 23 year old consumer. He reveals some very important insight into the mind of generation Y and how to better understand their buying habits plus how to market to them.
5. What the iPad means for booksellers – The announcement of the new iPad might have some bookstore owners a bit weary but don’t worry you have the overall true experience of read a good old fashion book. The iPad offers digital copies of books through a service called iBook that delivers a close to real experience as you can get with technology. These tips for bookstore owners will help you remind your customers of the true experience of reading a book like taking it to a sandy beach, reading in the tub and passing it along when you’re done.
Do you own a retail gift shop and would like to see an increase in sales and valuable time? You should consider using point of sale gift shop software. The right POS software can increase your sales on average of 15% while saving you up to five hours a day.
Advantages of a point of sale system for your gift shop.
You will be able to control all inventory in real-time and keep hot selling items readily available.
Track customers – helps you send out promotional coupons or discounts to bring customers back.
Save time and reduce errors by entering the price of the item directly into the POS.
Never have a pricing discrepancy
Fast checkout lines
See if you have an item in stock or do a special order right at the register.
Take time to consider the right Gift Shop Point of Sale Software. Find one that is affordable, easy to use and has readily available technical support. There are many options when choosing a POS. You could host your own software and database or find a web based company that handles all that for you.
Read the article below for more information on Gift Shop Point of Sale.
John talks about major features of a good restaurant POS that will help run your business more efficiently. Three point of sale software programs are recommended that come in a variety of stages so that you don’t have a large out of the pocket expense purchasing all the software at once. John then touches on one main key feature that any point of sale software should have.
Company Website:IPOS Product Website:IPOS RS Price Range:Not Available Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
IPOS RS Software Overview
IPOS RS software is designed specifically for newsagents, convenience stores and forecourts. The IPOS will provide you the tools necessary to run your business properly with it’s unlimited tailored touchscreen and real time information. This software is Windows based with a secure SQL database that is extremely reliable. You will be able to easily update the software over the internet with little maintenance. IPOS give you full stock control as well as easy electronic ordering. The software fully integrates with the Tysso PosStation 5700 touchscreen terminal. [click to continue...]
Front Desk POS Rental software is ideal for running hotels, bike rentals, camp ground and much more. The product offers many features that will make managing check ins and check outs fast and easy. It is easy to learn so new employees won’t have a hard time learning it. This easy to use product is simple and the graphic colors are straightforward, making it user friendly and easy to track business orders. The Front Desk POS Rental software will improve overall profitability for your business. [click to continue...]
Bill’s POS product is great for managing a small hair salon or a beauty spa. The software is easy to use, the design is colorful and appointment scheduling cannot be easier to learn. Companies can schedule and track customer’s appointments. Bill’s POS product gives you the tools you need to accomplish these things and much more. The product has great features that allow workers to get their work done faster and easier. Features like sales reports will increase efficiency and make managing the office with more confidence. This product has different security levels allowing certain users different levels of access of the screens. [click to continue...]
Bill’s POS software for restaurants has many different functions to fit a company’s need. Dine in POS software makes it convenient for workers to keep track of sales, tables and splitting checks. The POS software for take out restaurant has features that will make tracking easier for companies. You can recall customer’s profiles and their last order. For night clubs or bars there is the Bar POS software. This product allows workers to provide their customers with tabs and supports quick payment of cash or credit. The Self-Service software allows well-organized service and convenience to customers. This service is fast, reduces mistakes and reduces work for employees. [click to continue...]
We start the roundup this week with a very simple but informative article that lays out a few questions small retailers need to ask when deciding on a POS for their restaurant. The second feature in the roundup is again a short article but I considered it important since it could save many small business owners money on credit card processing fees. Then we focus on an exciting upcoming event at the digital signage expo which is being considered the future of advertising. The fourth article this week is closest to my heart. It shows that local small retailers can still win the battle over online stores by providing physical products. The last article was chosen for the roundup due to the unusual perspective of customer feedback that caught my attention immediately. After reading the article it makes sense what the author is saying so it’s important for you to acknowledge.
Emerging technology is once again the focus in this weeks roundup. As a small retail business you need to embrace the new technology that is available in order to create a loyal young customer base. These new applications and ways to market your business are the future which will be the norm for future generations. This week we feature another new mobile point of sale application that can be used with an average POS and a customer’s mobile phone. Next, JcPenny is joining the mobile coupon realm from a different approach which may prove very profitable. We then touch on a different form of technology, websites. This is something that every small retail business should have in place to reach customers online in some way. Our fourth article is the reason why you as a small business owner need to be embracing and using these new technologies. Last we end the roundup with some tips for bookstore owners to compete with the new digital books on the iPad.
Do you own a retail gift shop and would like to see an increase in sales and valuable time? You should consider using point of sale 
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