PCI QIR Certification and What it Means
Is Your Merchant and POS Provider QIR Certified? Visa requires all merchants including Level 4 merchants (small businesses) to have their payment processing devices and systems installed by Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR). That means ensuring your EMV or chip reader and/or software used in your business is installed, maintained, and serviced by Qualified PCI […]
Point of Sale Clone Fraud Activity
Point-of-Sale Fraud Alert Recent incidents in the U.S. include criminals committing fraud through processing fraudulent return transactions. As part of the fraud scheme, criminals obtain Point-of-Sale (POS) devices—either from an acquirer or agent while posing as a merchant, from online resellers or auctions, or through theft—and program the POS devices with the credentials of a […]
Is Managing Your Images on your POS this Easy?
Is managing your POS system as easy as posting a picture on social media? It Should be! Imagine being able to upload an image of your daily specials or entrées as soon as they come out of your oven. Uploading a photo to your menu is as simple as posting it to your Facebook page. […]
Stay connected with Backup Internet
What is your Backup Plan to Process Payments? Connectivity to the internet has never been more essential to business operations. Especially when it comes to authorizing your credit cards or accepting payments. Our weather has never been more volatile: heatwaves, storms, floods, and rolling blackouts are a constant pressure on our connectivity. Every business needs […]
Do I pick a Local Merchant Service Provider or My Bank?
Choosing your Merchant Services Provider should be at the top of the list when opening a business Banks try to “simplify” the task for you by offering their in-house services. However, is the bank really better for your company than a Local Merchant Service Provider? The answer is no; the bank itself is just a […]
To Wait or Not to Wait
To Wait or Not to Wait – Why Yes! With our POS Host Wait-list – It’s no longer a question! Now more than ever your patron’s time is valuable. As a business owner, you should know most popular eateries have decided to shun reservations. This trend is due to persuasive technology, management tools, and customer […]
Are you ready for Father’s Day with Gift Cards?
The number one impulse gift is a gift card. Are you offering gift cards to your customers? This is an excellent way to promote your business and create additional revenue at the same time. Successful business owners know this and prepare well in advance of every holiday. But wait….don’t forget birthdays, actually, they are the […]
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant Application has been released!
Great news for Restaurants and Affiliations, the (RRF) Grant Application has been released! The RRF grant is GREAT news for the following businesses: restaurants, food stands, food trucks, food carts, caterers, bars, saloons, lounges, taverns, brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms, inns, licensed facility, or premise of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, […]
Digital Menus in-House and Online
Easy and Safe Ordering with Digital Menus Are you wondering how to make your customers feel safe to come into your store or restaurant during the Holidays and throughout the year? Do you want to ensure that they shop at your store or dine at your restaurant? Why not consider implementing a digital menu? It’s […]
Digital Marketing for Restaurants
Do you have a digital game plan for 2021? It’s simple with these four easy steps. time to do more to stay Isn’t time you did more than just post on Facebook? Most restaurant operators are so busy running their business they have no time to update their social presence. In today’s world, this is […]