NOTICE: Microsoft XP Pro SP3 End of Life
[jbox] Microsoft XP Pro End of Life Your system may be affected. Microsoft has announced that it is ending support for the XP Professional, service pack 3, operating system as of April 8th, 2014 and will no longer be issuing security patches for the OS. The...
Is your store online? Retail web presence is a must.
It's safe to say that the retail market is changing, and at a pace unthinkable even twenty years ago. In a post-Great Recession economy, retailers feel increasing pressure from customers who are looking for the best bargains, and 50% of all purchases are now at least...
A Brief History of PCI Compliance
You've heard a lot of talk about PCI compliance lately, and for good reason. With the increasing use of software to manage payment and settlement for credit cards, vulnerabilities in credit card usage have been at the forefront of the industry conversation. And with...
Surveillance Systems : Way More Than Just Security
There was a time when having a camera system in your business was merely for security. By positioning your security system near points of interaction with customers or zones where your employees linger, you could watch employees or points of access and record this...
More Simple Ways to Improve Your Business in 2014
Now we get to the final three ways you can improve your business in the coming year. If you missed the first two, please be sure to read part one of Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Business in 2014. 3. Untether, Go mobile Third, think about going mobile! As tablets...
Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Business in 2014 – Part 1
With 2013 nearly a memory and 2014 looming before us, it’s time again for New Year’s resolutions. Unlike the common resolutions that are quickly discarded by the time Valentine’s Day rears its head, these are five simple ways to improve your business that can also...
Are your customers loyal? Ignoring loyalty may be ignoring profits.
As the market share among independent grocery stores becomes a more competitive endeavor, it only makes sense for independent grocers and retailers to offer customers and potential customers the same advantages they have come to expect from larger chains. Chief among...
‘Tis the Season: Restaurant Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards
If you’re running a restaurant and have not yet made the decision to use gift and/or loyalty cards, let’s take a moment to look at some numbers. More gift cards are purchased for restaurants than any other business type, except for department stores. Most gift cards...
Data Mining Customer Information – Are You Giving Away YOUR Cash?
[jbox radius=0]Data is Money!! Time is precious. You don’t give away your time so why would you give away one of the most valuable by-products of your business? Yet, many business owners just don’t understand the detailed information that is produced by their data...
The 3 Greatest Benefits of EMV Chip Payment Cards
You have probably heard of the US migration to EMV by now. Like everyone else, you most likely have some questions on what exactly EMV is and how it can benefit both cardholders and merchants. In short EMV, which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, adds dynamic...