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What Is Credit Card Tokenization & Why Does My Business Need It?

You may not realize this, but as a small business, you and your staff are an easy target for cybercriminals. You may be asking, 'What could your shop possibly have that these criminals want?' The answer to that is your customers' payment information. The best way to protect that information is to make it useless to them.  Tokenization is the key to making that happen.

How to Know When It's Time To Implement an ERP

Constant business meetings are a sign your company might be ready to upgrade to business management software.

Do you ever catch yourself wondering whether it’s time to start usingbusiness management software? After all, how do you know you need something if you’ve never tried it before? Don’t worry, you’re not the first owner or manager to ponder this.

How to Avoid Margin Erosion or Even Worse, Selling Below Cost

In working with customers across the verticals we support, we're seeing the impact of supply chain disruption and inflation. These topics are everywhere; dominating your news feeds and turning up in your supplier discussions. The reality hits when your Purchase Orders start getting shorted, and your AP Bills for inventory start creeping up. Finding stock at the right time...

Why Should My E-Commerce Solution Be “Talking To” My ERP?

Shoppers expect the same experience online as they do in-store. Your Point of Sale and Inventory Management system isn’t something that your customers can see, but it can make a world of difference in the level of service you can provide them. Read on to see why your E-commerce solution should be connected to your ERP.

How Lighting Showroom Software Can Illuminate Your Business

Lighting store software helps you keep track of more than just your fixtures and bulbs.

Whether it’s that collection of classic Tiffany table lamps or those sleek, modern "rustic" pendants, your lighting store showroom likely carries enough products that it could be seen from space.... 

Beyond QuickBooks: Is Integrated Accounting Software Right for You?

Integrated accounting software has a number of advantages that make it a solid choice for many business types.

When used correctly, small business management software should make your life easier, not the other way around. 

Heat Up Hearth, Patio & BBQ Store Sales With The Help of Your POS

Everyone has some kind of system to stay organized, whether that be a marker board, a whole mess of sticky notes, or a chat group.  Getting everyone on the same page is just the beginning... if you really want to Heat Up Sales, you've got to level up your technology game.

Ways POS Can Help Streamline Hearth, Patio & BBQ Service Operations

Your service department isnota cost of doing business. It should be a major profit center for your Hearth, Patio & BBQ Shop.

Round Out Your Product Mix With Minimal Risk by Introducing Consignment

Selling goods on consignment is a low-risk way to get more variety into your store while keeping your working capital.  With the right software by your side, you can easily manage consignment stock and enter into supplier-managed inventory agreements.

How to Master Preferred Pricing for Your Customer Base and Win More Deals

You've put a lot of time, money, and energy into procuring the goods that you sell.  Now comes the task of setting an appropriate price for those products.  Having an effective pricing strategy helps solidify your position by building trust with your customers, as well as meeting your business goals. 

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