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Pulse on POS
A hub for running your business using point of sale technology
The big question
Is it time to break up with your point of sale?
Clues it’s over
Watch out for these signs that you’re no longer compatible.
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Editor’s pick
What’s eating the industry right now? Dive into our handpicked insights to help you thrive through the rest of the year.
5 ways a loyalty program can boost your business
Loyalty programs are a proven strategy to increase foot traffic and drive repeat purchases. If you aren’t already offering one, what’s holding you back? Here...
How restaurant tech is changing the industry
Restaurant tech has come a long way in the last few decades — and even further in the last few years. Modern payments and POS are no longer a nice-to-have, bu...
How small businesses can use AI for efficiency
It’s time to stop fighting automation and embrace it. Learn about the several ways small businesses can leverage AI to eliminate tedious, repetitive processes...
When is the best time to switch payroll providers?
Thinking about outsourcing payroll or switching payroll providers? The end of the year is the best time to shop — because January is the best time to switch....
Manager’s guide
Run a better business with these guides to evaluating, buying and getting the most out of your technology, plus leading with confidence and adapting to change.
When is the best time to switch payroll providers?
Thinking about outsourcing payroll or switching payroll providers? The end of the year is the best time to shop — because January is the best time to switch....
The retailers guide to planning a profitable event
There’s more to an in-store event than grazing boards, giveaways and 'grammable photo backdrops. Turn browsers into buy...
The ultimate guide to attending market
With hundreds of vendors, thousands of products and a finite timeline, buying markets can be daunting. Showing up thinking yo...
10 KPIs small businesses should be tracking
The right data is essential for measuring performance. We’ve gathered the top 10 KPIs entrepreneurs need to consider when gro...
What's the difference between a payment gateway and processor?
From payment service providers to payment gateways to payment processors, there are a lot of phrases that can trip you up whe...
Everyday operations
Efficiency is yours for the taking with these resources for simplifying and speeding up every operation from front to back of house, online or offline.
How to raise prices without alienating customers
Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and record inflation rates, many restaurants and retailers are faced with a difficult choice: adjust costs a...
How to Ace Inventory Management and Grow Your Small Business
Wrangling inventory shouldn’t ruin your day. With the right tools, you can keep track of goods, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. See if an inv...
How small businesses can use AI for efficiency
It’s time to stop fighting automation and embrace it. Learn about the several ways small businesses can leverage AI to eliminate tedious, repetitive processes...
Engaging customers
If your customers weren’t already your biggest fans, they’re about to be. See how easy and rewarding it is to acquire, engage and retain shoppers and guests.
"Enlightened hospitality" in your retail business
Danny Meyer’s “enlightened hospitality” philosophy is considered by many to be the gold standard for running a restaurant, but can you apply his wisdom to ret...
How to manage your small business’ online reviews
When it comes to your online reputation, you can't set it and forget it. Managing online customer reviews is an important part of any business strategy. Learn...
Scaling growth
Whether you want to grow in locations or just revenue, we’ve got the guides to scaling your business on your terms.
When is the best time to switch payroll providers?
Thinking about outsourcing payroll or switching payroll providers? The end of the year is the best time to shop — because January is the best time to switch....
The complete guide to brand collaborations
More customers. Higher sales. Raving fans. Can you get all that bang for just one proverbial buck? You sure can. Learn how brand collaborations help retailers...
Adapt and overcome: a case for small business agility
You’re probably used to hearing “business agility” associated with big business — that’s all about to change. Find out how small business owners can take thei...
How to launch a successful pop-up shop
Ever passed a pop-up shop and asked yourself: Are they successful? Should I try it? How would I even go about it? Wonder no more: Here’s everything you need t...
Getting started
Still in your first chapter? Take your business from daydream to opening day with essential resources to get you up and running confidently and profitably.
Cash flow management tips for small businesses
Positive cash flow – or money that’s free to move – is a measure of financial health for your business and leverage you can use to grow it on your terms. Learn which areas of your business affect it the most and how to achieve it.
How to pick the right POS system for your hotel
High-quality hotel management requires operations rooted in efficiency and hospitality at every point of the guest experience. And while a PMS is an essential...
Questions to ask when choosing a payments provider
There’s a lot that goes into choosing a payment processor. We’ve compiled a list of questions that can help you get the info you need to make an informed deci...
What’s the difference between a cash register and POS?
Ring up sales, take payments, print receipts…on the surface, cash registers and POS systems do essentially the same thing, right? The similarities actually ge...
Entrepreneur spotlight
Behind every storefront, there’s a story. Meet the merchants who are inspiring us this season.
Listen up
Hear from business owners who have walked in your shoes on the winding path of entrepreneurship. Each podcast episode captures their inspiration, experience and hard lessons learned and turns them into practical takeaways to help you run and grow a better business.
Product corner
Grit, determination, a perfected burger recipe or store pack with products on everyone’s wishlist — they’re victories on their own, but still only part of the equation. A powerful POS — with features tailored to your unique needs — is key to unlocking your full potential.
How To Make Cash Discounting Work For Your Business
Inflation, rising equipment and supply costs and tightened surcharging rules laid out by credit card companies can feel daunting — but Heartland Point o...