Building market share in today’s fast-paced and tech-intensive economy requires a multi-faceted approach for nearly every vertical. However, busy merchants often don’t have time to think outside the box. Our industry is filled with innovative service providers, but finding the time to research what’s out there is just too much
You might think that your drink coolers only serve one purpose: to keep drinks cold for customers. While this is the primary function, you could be leveraging the surface area of your coolers to boost sales through signage opportunities and organization and save money on energy costs to keep more
We’ve written plenty of times before that it’s important to be constantly thinking about your merchants’ experiences when dealing with your company. Whenever making decisions for your business, their needs and wants should be front of mind. The challenge involved in this is having the most helpful information about your
Connectivity is the buzzword among POS system providers in 2018. Cloud based technology, improved AI and machine learning, and 24/7 connections enable retailers and their payment providers to communicate in real time regarding both transaction data and back office apps. By using the right technology, payment providers can make sure
With the start of a new year comes even more innovation in marketing. While many of the latest trends might seem irrelevant to your c-store, there are a few incoming marketing trends that can provide you with a competitive advantage over other stores. If you can harness the power of
In the payments industry, we’ve grown to expect change. Payment service providers face a constant barrage of rules, regulations and revisions from all angles: PCI, CPFB, FCC, you name it. Some of these regulations crucially affect the security and function of your merchant’s transactions, while other may feel more
2018 is expected to see major shifts in the ways your customers pay for products, how payments are processed, and new tech continues to expand into the marketplace. Stay one step ahead of the incoming card processing trends by preparing for these expected card processing changes coming in 2018!
Every successful c-store needs to have encouraging signs both inside and outside of the store. This is your opportunity to speak to customers without ever meeting them. From attracting passing by cars to up-selling your customers inside the store, the quality and message of your signs matter. In this guide,
Since 2018 has started our government has shutdown twice, new tax laws have taken effect, and a new government budget has finally been approved. With so many new rules being considered regularly, it’s important that c-store owners stay aware of what the government is up to and how any laws
The POS industry is being disrupted at a head-spinning rate. Every season, manufacturers and software providers are rolling out new payment options that don’t just tweak previous methods, but completely eclipse them. And changes don’t just rest with hardware. Acquirers and merchants continually have to adjust their procedures to
POS systems are a hot target for data thieves. The complexity of payment systems makes it difficult to block all threats. Much like a game of Whack-A-Mole, by the time one weak spot is patched, hackers are already on to the next con.
After you sign a new merchant, your priority is getting their new POS package to them as quickly as possible. However, you can’t forget what needs to happen once they receive this package. Every POS solution provider should make sure that merchants are able to quickly get their equipment up
As a c-store owner, you probably already have a name for your c-store displayed on a sign out front and in all of your marketing materials. However, having a store name and owning a brand are two different things. Establishing a brand for your c-store provides you with many different
Too often, the point of sale can be a liability for small businesses. Consumers are unsurprised to find friction at checkout, from terminal error messages to printer paper jams and more. The consumer experience has been neutral to even negative. This does nothing to help your small merchants build
When it comes to operating a successful convenience store, the employees are everything. They are there to make sure that the shelves are stocked, to provide customers with outstanding service, and to make sure that your store is maintained during day-to-day operations. If you run a small c-store with only
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