The Pros and Cons of POS Leasing
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on July 29, 2014
Choosing the right POS system for your business can be a daunting task. A few quick searches online show just how many options are out there. But before you start thinking about which POS system to select, you must decide whether you will be buyin...
How Long Does a POS System Last?
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on June 30, 2014
“How long will my POS system last me?” We’re asked daily and rightfully so I get it. Purchasing a point of sale system is an investment. Obviously, there’s a financial commitment, but beyond the dollars, you’re investing time and energy to set up ...
The Challenges of Upgrading Windows XP
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on May 11, 2014
If you purchased your POS system prior to 2011, you can likely commiserate with our customers currently upgrading their Windows XP-based point of sale systems. As we’ve previously discussed, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP in early April, ...
Power Surges and Outages
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on March 16, 2014
Protecting your business from power surges and outages is important to the stability of your operations and the happiness of your customers.
Backups and Your Business
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on February 16, 2014
It doesn’t matter how safe your point of sale system is from intrusions, nor the meticulous care you take in making sure your POS system is free of dust, both accidents and equipment malfunctions can take your POS system down in a heartbeat. What ...
BlackPOS Targets Retailers’ POS Systems
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on February 06, 2014
The credit card breach on the point of sale systems at Target should make any business owner that accepts credit cards on their...
PCI Compliance Tips
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 09, 2014
Maintaining PCI Compliance during good times can be a chore, especially for small business owners...
Explaining Case-Break Functionality
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 07, 2014
If you own a liquor store or sell cases and bottles of wine, you should be well versed in the difficulties of managing your inventory. Should you track inventory by singles or cases? What if cases are discounted compared to singles? Bottom line, i...
Is Your Business PCI Compliant?
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on October 25, 2013
First, what is PCI Compliance? PCI Compliance is the Payment Card Industry's security standards f...
Retail POS System Buyers Guide
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on September 20, 2013
Buy a Solution, Not Individual Pieces of Equipment First, understand that point of sale equipment needs to be configured for your business. Configuring a dependable, fully functional POS system requires an in-depth knowledge of all compo...