Point-of-sale (POS) apps are tools that retailers and individual sellers can install on their mobile device to accept credit card payments, track sales and inventory, and manage various business functions. We compared six top-rated POS apps in terms of price, device compatibility, online integrations, and functions that meet most small business needs. POS App Summary…
21 Retail Business Ideas from the Pros
Recent studies have reported a trending growth of retail businesses, with 2.7 more stores opening for every one that closes. So with this in mind, we’ve reached out to entrepreneurial experts to give us their take on the best retail business ideas and tips that would work well in the current market. In this article,…
How to Use Square to Process Credit Cards & Run Your Business
Square’s credit card processing gives you a variety of transaction options along with a full suite of business management tools. The real trick is knowing how to use Square for your particular business needs. We’ll show you how to use Square for payments and how to use it to expand your sales reach and manage…
Should a Salon Use Online Booking Software? Pros & Cons
Did you know that 35% of clients prefer scheduling appointments during non-business hours? Not only that, but 25% of millennials (those under 35) only book appointments online. If you’re a salon or spa with an established website, offering online booking could potentially boost appointments by 25%. While there’s no comprehensive study on the impact of…
10 Best Restaurant Franchises 2018
Restaurant franchises are among the most popular franchise opportunities today. There are a variety of food service franchise options available, including fast food chains, pizza chains, and chicken restaurants. We spoke with FranchiseGrade.com and received data on the 10 best restaurant franchises. If you have already chosen one of these best restaurant franchises and are…
How to Increase Sales – 25 Tips from the Pros
Increasing sales takes more than having a great product. In this article, we’ve asked business experts from every field to share with us their insights on how to improve your sales revenue. Here are 25 tips on how to increase sales revenue from the pros: 1. Clearly Define and Continually Refine Your Brand Mazdak Mohammadi,…
Restaurant Loans: Costs, Financing, Terms & Where to Find
Restaurant loans can be either short or long term and are typically used for working capital needs or to purchase equipment or real estate. These loans are harder to get because many lenders perceive the restaurant industry to be risky. Rates range from 5% – 50% with terms from 3 months to 10 years or…
Liquor License Costs + How to Get One in 3 Steps
Liquor license costs range anywhere from $300 to $14,000 and can take 5-6 months to process, depending on state, county, local and even federal licensing requirements, as well as application and processing time and fees. In New York, for example, license and filing fees total $4,552, while California new license and processing fees total $13,900….
5 Best Cafe POS Systems for 2018
A cafe POS system is designed to help small coffee shops and eateries efficiently manage counter, seated, take-out, and delivery orders, plus oversee general business needs. Customer service tools, quick order-taking, and ticket-tracking top the list of needed features in good cafe POS software. Those tools and more are what our top five cafe POS picks…
5 Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Options for 2018
Mobile credit card processing lets you process credit card payments on-the-go using a mobile credit card reader connected to your smartphone or tablet. Some mobile payments solutions are stand-alone, others require additional payment services. We compared 5 top mobile credit card processing providers that cover a full range of mobile payments options for small businesses….
Planning Your Restaurant Floor Plan – Step-by-Step Instructions
Designing a restaurant floor plan involves more than rearranging tables. Your restaurant layout both supports operational workflow and communicates your brand to patrons. Experts agree that a 6-step approach works best, starting with allocating space to your kitchen and dining areas. A 40/60 split is the rule of thumb but can vary based on your…
7 Best Employee Time Clocks for 2018
An electronic or digital employee time clock helps you track when workers come and go. There are two types: mounted-to-the-wall time clocks and newer cloud-based employee time clock systems. We looked at both types of employee time clocks and focused on those that are easy to use and have a good range of features for…
