Meaghan Brophy

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Meaghan Brophy

Meaghan Brophy is Fit Small Business's authority on retail and ecommerce. She has provided content and guidance for indie retailers for years as the editor for Independent Retailer, a RetailWire BrainTrust panelist, and speaker at trade shows such as the Independent Retailer Conference, UpperDeck, and NY NOW. She is frequently quoted as a retail expert in top publications like The Washington Post, Forbes, NBC News, Business Insider, Reader’s Digest, and Retail Dive.

When not talking retail, Meaghan can be found watching dog videos and practicing her tap dancing skills. She has an M.S. in Publishing from Pace University.

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5 Best Retail POS Systems 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on July 23, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

A point-of-sale (POS) system serves as the central hub for retail businesses by processing all customer transactions, managing products, and customer relationships, and tracking sales. The best retail POS systems in 2020 are: : Best free retail POS : Best retail analytics and inventory management : Best budget iPad retail POS : Best omnichannel POS…

5 Best Business Security Systems 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on July 22, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (27)

A business security system can include video surveillance, motion detection, emergency dispatching, and keyless entry with access control. The best security systems offer transparent pricing and simple contract terms. The best small business security systems are: : Best overall security system for small businesses : Best professionally-installed system : Best budget video surveillance : Best…

8 Ways POS Systems Improve the Customer Shopping Experience

By Meaghan Brophy on July 17, 2020 | How To, Retail | Comments (0)

It’s been a long time since retailers were bound to old-school cash registers. Today’s businesses have modern technology to help them run every aspect of the operation—and this includes administering transactions. The modern POS system has replaced the cash register, and it brings tons of added features and benefits for businesses and shoppers alike. Although…

What Is a POS System?

By Meaghan Brophy on July 15, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, What is | Comments (2)

Point-of-sale (POS) systems handle the entire checkout process, from bar code scanning to payment processing. POS systems also include backend management features such as inventory and analytics. Restaurants, retailers, and most other small brick and mortar businesses can manage all aspects of their operations through a POS system. What Is a POS System? The point…

Ultimate Guide to POS Hardware

By Meaghan Brophy on July 7, 2020 | Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

A point-of-sale (POS) system combines hardware like touch screen terminals and payment processors with software tailored to accept payments and track sales. Because the hardware you need is dependent on the POS software you are using, it’s critical to select a POS software system before purchasing hardware. If you are just starting out, Square offers…

7 POS Trends & Technologies Shaping the Future of Retail

By Meaghan Brophy on July 2, 2020 | Listicle, Retail | Comments (0)

A POS, or point-of-sale, system is an invaluable tool for businesses of all sizes. It’s replaced the traditional cash register with constantly evolving, tech-driven solutions. It offers business management features that go beyond administering in-person transactions such as click and collect, loyalty programs, bill splitting, and more. Below, we look at seven POS trends and…

Square Fees & Pricing: The Ultimate Guide

By Meaghan Brophy on July 2, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (6)

Square is a payments, point-of-sale (POS), and business management tool for small businesses. Square charges a flat-rate payment processing fee, and businesses can use Square’s POS app for free. Additional features such as marketing and payroll, are available for a monthly fee. Square offers an affordable solution that can be customized with different features. How…

4 Best Credit Card Readers 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on June 30, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail |

Credit card readers are devices that accept and process payments through a smartphone or tablet, along with point-of-sale (POS) software. Many processors offer free or low-cost readers and charge a monthly fee and transaction fees. The best solutions have low processing fees and come with POS apps to process sales and view reports. The best…

10 Benefits of Using a POS System

By Meaghan Brophy on June 30, 2020 | Listicle, Retail | Comments (0)

A point-of-sale, or POS, system is a common component to brick-and-mortar businesses. They’ve replaced the old-school cash register with a more sophisticated, tech-forward approach to the checkout process. As a result, today’s businesses get to take advantage of a number of benefits of POS systems, including greater efficiency, increased sales, and happier customers. Let’s take…

How to Set up a Shopify Store in 9 Steps

By Meaghan Brophy on June 18, 2020 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (0)

Shopify offers a user-friendly ecommerce site builder for both online brands and retail businesses that want to expand into selling online. Whether you want to sell your own products or dropship, own your sales channels, or experiment with third-party marketplaces, learning how to set up a Shopify store is one of the first steps to…