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Note: Square has recently changed it’s flat-rate fee of 2.75% to 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. We will update the pricing and our ranking of providers in the next update of this article. Quick service point-of-sale (POS) systems serve as the central hub for cafes and restaurants serving fast or on-the-go food by processing…

A vape shop sells standard and customized e-cigarettes. It’s a regulated business, so it’s important to do research on your state and city’s regulatory rules before opening a vape shop. Depending on your location and build out, the cost to open a vape shop can be anywhere from $25,000 to $125,000. Every brick-and-mortar vape shop…

Note: Square has recently changed it’s flat-rate fee of 2.75% to 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. We will update the pricing and our ranking of providers in the next update of this article. Square and Vend are both point-of-sale (POS) systems that businesses use to process sales, manage customers, and view reports. The main…

Note: Square has recently changed it’s flat-rate fee of 2.75% to 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. We will update the pricing and our ranking of providers in the next update of this article. A point-of-sale (POS) system allows vape shop owners to accept payments and manage business operations, such as inventory management. When determining…

Coffee shops are popular, even to non-coffee drinkers looking for somewhere to relax or work. This demand has motivated aspiring entrepreneurs to open their own with varying themes, like murder mysteries and vegan cafes, to make them stand out. We curated a list of unique coffee shop design ideas to help get you started. Here…

Credit card processing fees are services charges businesses pay to credit card processors and merchant service providers. Also known as credit card transaction fees, these fees occur when a business charges a customer’s credit or debit card. The fees you pay can vary wildly based on the fee structure of your chosen credit card processor….

Note: Square has recently changed it’s flat-rate fee of 2.75% to 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. We will update the pricing and our ranking of providers in the next update of this article. Mobile credit card processing lets you sell products and accept payments on-the-go with a smartphone or tablet. Mobile credit card readers…

Retail terms are phrases used by members of the industry, such as business owners and product suppliers. There are several key retail terms that are important to know when running a retail business and many others that you will encounter throughout your time working in the retail industry. 1. Anchor Store Anchor store, sometimes also…

Note: Square has recently changed it’s flat-rate fee of 2.75% to 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. We will update the pricing and our ranking of providers in the next update of this article. It’s important to choose a payment processor that best meets your unique business needs. In comparing, Stripe vs Square vs PayPal,…

A cashier’s skills are not limited to processing transactions at checkout. They should also know how to provide customer service and market products using the right strategies. Because cashiers are usually the last sales representatives that customers see, they play a crucial role in the customer’s buying decision and must have a diverse skill set….