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6 Best Spa POS System 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on July 15, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

A spa point-of-sale (POS) system manages client transactions, sales data, and tracks customer information just like any other POS system would. A spa POS also has spa-specific features like appointment scheduling, online booking, and client-facing account management tools. The best spa POS systems include all of these features and start at under $100 per month….

6 Best POS Inventory Systems 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on July 9, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Point-of-sale (POS) inventory systems are software tools used by retailers and restaurants to process customer sales and track product or ingredient stock levels. Most POS inventory software has tools to ring sales, count inventory, and provide basic reports. The best POS systems also streamline product purchasing at prices starting at less than $100 per month….

How to Find & Sell Private Label Products

By Meaghan Brophy on July 9, 2019 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (22)

Private label products are goods made by a manufacturer that are then sold under a retailer’s brand name. For businesses that want to learn how to private label products, the process is very similar to regular product sourcing. You’ll need to find products to sell, build a collection, and market them to customers. Here’s how…

10 Best Merchant Services Providers for Small Business 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on July 1, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (73)

Merchant services allow businesses to accept credit and debit card transactions in-person or online. Many merchant service providers also offer payment processing tools such as payment gateways, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and card-reading hardware. We evaluated dozens of popular providers to identify the best merchant services for small business. Top 10 Merchant Services for 2019 Which…

Alibaba vs AliExpress: Who’s Best for Importing & Dropshipping?

By Meaghan Brophy on June 4, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (1)

Alibaba and AliExpress are online marketplaces. The main difference between Alibaba vs AliExpress is: Alibaba is exclusively intended for B2B transactions, whereas AliExpress is open to consumers. Alibaba helps businesses purchase large quantities of products directly from manufacturers at wholesale prices. AliExpress offers products at competitive retail prices with no minimum order requirements. When to…

6 Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on May 21, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Restaurants, Retail | Comments (0)

Restaurant inventory management software systems are computer programs for foodservice businesses with full commercial kitchens. These systems help manage ingredient stock levels, purchase orders, recipes, and menu costs. The best restaurant inventory management software systems sync with or are built into POS systems and can cost between $50 and $100 per register, per month. Top…

What is a POS System: Cost, Features & Providers

By Meaghan Brophy on May 9, 2019 | 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. They also include backend management features, such as inventory and analytics. Restaurants and retailers can manage all aspects of their business through their POS systems. POS software typically costs $0 to $300 per month per register. What Is a POS?…

Shopify vs Square: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on May 2, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, Versus | Comments (0)

When comparing Shopify vs Square, they both offer tools for small businesses, including point-of-sale systems, payment processing solutions, and ecommerce platforms. Square is a great fit for businesses that primarily sell in-person, while Shopify is better suited for ecommerce and multichannel retailers. Square costs between $0 to $60+ per month and Shopify $29 to $299….

POS System vs Cash Register: What’s Best for Retailers

By Meaghan Brophy on April 26, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Retail, Versus | Comments (4)

Having a cash management system is crucial for any retail store owners. A basic cash register can be suitable for some businesses, but most retailers are choosing feature-filled POS cash register software programs that run business operations much more effectively. We compare both options to pinpoint what’s best for your business. When to Use a…

6 Best Bakery POS 2019

By Meaghan Brophy on April 25, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Bakery point-of-sale (POS) systems have all the traditional functions of a retail POS system, like the ability to process payments, view sales reports, and customer relationship management (CRM) features. However, bakeries also need recipe management features and ingredient-level supply tracking. A system with all these features can cost $50 to $80 per month, per register….

6 Best Online Credit Card Processing Companies for Small Business

By Amy Nichol Smith on April 25, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, Buyer's Guide, Retail | Comments (0)

Online credit card processing companies allow you to accept payments on your website. The standard rate is 2.9%, plus 30 cents per transaction, but some offer lower rates. We considered a variety of online payment processing options and compared cost, point-of-sale (POS) features, and more to find the top six, and the best overall. Top…