Over 48% of small businesses do not believe they are at risk for fraud attacks, but earlier this year, over 137 restaurants across the Midwest were affected by North Country Business Products data breach. Data breaches like this can be devastating for small businesses, and...
Having good data can make a world of difference when you’re trying to make decisions for your business. Good data can help you know what product is selling really well or when it’s time to retire products that aren’t making you money. A lot of businesses...
Price is usually a significant deciding factor in whether your startup retail or restaurant business can afford a point-of-sale system or not. You're probably unsure if you can afford to buy one, or if you should try and make your own solution using a tablet...
A lot of bar owners dream of having an experience like Cheers, one where customers are happy, and the drinks are flowing. But it’s a lot more work then you’d assume, and it can be difficult to make any money from it. Sometimes it can seem...
Getting a point-of-sale system is one of the first pieces of equipment a restaurant owner debate spending money on when they are investing in a new establishment. Point-of-sale systems have the reputation of being an expensive piece of technology that rings up items and lets you...
Customers today expect to have complimentary WiFi when they visit a business. While it’s a great service you should offer guests if you don’t have your guest WiFi set up properly it can cause some problems internally. There are a few things you need to keep in...
Mesh wifi networks are new, but they have quickly become a fantastic option for a restaurant or small retail business. They make it incredibly easy for your staff to keep connected to your wifi, as they move around the sales floor. If you’re not sure about...
No one likes a tangle of network cords in their business. It looks terrible to customers, and your staff struggles to work around all the cables and not mess any of them up. Not to mention you run the risk of not being able to...
Everyone hates losing their internet connection, but when you’re a restaurant or a retailer, a lack of internet can mean a lack of business. If your internet goes down during business hours, you lose your ability to process credit card payments. Having a system in place to...
Is the wifi at your business open to the public? Offering complimentary wifi to your guests is all fine and well, but if you’re not segmenting your networks, you can put your business and your customers' credit card information at risk. It’s pretty easy for...