Retail data analytics is the measuring, tracking, and interpretation of data that typically includes sales, inventory, employee, and consumer demand information. As retailers shift to more online sales in the wake of COVID-19, retailing analysis can be an effective way to increase revenue. Below, we highlight how to analyze data in your store, the top…
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6 Best iPad Restaurant POS Systems
A POS system built for iPads is not only functional but also portable and convenient. In addition to the iPad itself, you can usually get mobile apps for the iPhone or hardware from card swipers to receipt printers for a complete system. Restaurants can especially benefit from the functionality of iPad POS systems to accept…
Best Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits in 2021
No matter the size of your nonprofit organization, being able to take credit card donations can radically increase the amount of money you can raise. It also allows you to easily set up recurring donations or online giving. You can get a merchant account with a credit card processor, but some offer special deals for…
SKU Numbers for Small Business: The Ultimate Guide
A stock keeping unit (SKU) is an alphanumeric code that identifies a product and helps you track inventory for your retail business. You can create SKU numbers manually or using inventory management or point-of-sale (POS) software. SKU numbers print on your product label along with the product’s universal product code (UPC) and other product information….
Square POS Review: Is Square Right for Your Business?
Square POS is a popular app-based POS system that works on iOS and Android devices, plus Square’s proprietary hardware. Square POS is free to download and includes solutions for payment processing, inventory management, sales reports, and customer management, plus industry-specific solutions for retailers, restaurants, and appointment-based businesses. Square’s free software, user-friendly tools, and optional add-ons…
Toast POS Review: Is Toast Right for Your Restaurant?
Toast is a POS system that specializes in restaurants. With tools for digital ordering, in-house and integrated delivery, alongside a suite of peripheral tools like kitchen display systems (KDS), self-ordering kiosks, and handheld tablets, Toast supports an enormous variety of restaurants. Industry experts and users review Toast positively. Pricing starts at $69 per month for…
Merchant Services 101: Complete Guide to Credit Card Processing
Merchant services allow SMBs to accept credit card payments online and in-person while also maintaining a level of security to mitigate fraud and lost capital. Once a cash-based economy, the world has increasingly adopted credit and debit cards. Now, cash accounts for just over a quarter of purchases. While some of the move away from…
6 Best Food Truck POS Systems for 2021
Food trucks need a POS that can take food orders, ring up customers, and take payments on the go. The best food truck POS software is the one that’s affordable, can accept offline payments, and is easy to use. Our list includes those with prices that range from $0 to $99 per month, with most…
6 Best iPad POS Systems for 2021
A point-of-sale (POS) system not only accepts payments, but also manages the day-to-day operations of any retail, restaurant, or service business. Ideally, it needs to efficiently adapt to increasing sales activity and process more transactions every day. With iPad POS systems, users have a lightweight and cloud-based system that can synchronize multiple devices, and manage…
6 Best Mobile POS Apps for 2021
Increased mobility is key in adapting to the way people shop. Mobile point-of-sale apps allow businesses to efficiently attend to customers and complete sales anywhere in-store, curbside, and off-site. A mobile POS (mPOS) also makes it possible to manage business tasks remotely with tablets or smartphones, though many also offer terminals, credit card processors, and…
Best Winery POS Software for Tasting Rooms and Retail Sales
Wineries are one of the few businesses in 2020 that did not take a hit from the pandemic. According to Wine Intelligence, people were drinking about the same amount of wine, just at home. Wineries need a strong POS system that can handle not only the regular tasks of inventory, sales, and tastings but also…
Best Convenience Store POS Systems for 2021
Convenience stores have unique needs that cannot always be fulfilled with a standard retail POS system. Your store point-of-sale software should be able to handle food management, fuel, and gas pump monitoring and sales, age verification, and even food orders. We considered the best POS systems that meet the needs of convenience stores. The best…