June 15, 2021
Using Point of Sale Reports to Drive Business Decisions
These days, a POS system is a fundamental piece of infrastructure for successful businesses. Using a point of sale system with top-notch reporting and analytics will eliminate guesswork and help you make critical business decisions with data. Check out this article to learn how you can use point of sale reports to drive vital business...
April 13, 2021
6 Ways You Can Support Local Businesses
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting small businesses has been a focal point in small towns and big cities alike. As the vaccine rollout progresses and municipalities continue to lift restrictions, it’s essential to keep our focus on supporting local shops that make our neighborhoods so unique. There are many ways we can...
March 23, 2021
6 Tips for Improving Restaurant Operations
Now more than ever, streamlining your restaurant’s daily operations is critical in your small business’s success story. During these unprecedented times, restaurant owners across the country have been forced to adapt to new business models to keep their doors open. If you’re still struggling with improving restaurant operations, this article will help you explore different...
February 22, 2021
Free POS Software Explained by the Innovators That Brought it to Market
As a new business owner, you are most likely on the hunt for a Point of Sale (POS) system that is functional and fits your needs but won’t break the bank. And with every free price tag and promise, you’re probably waiting for the other shoe to drop. At Harbortouch, we strive to be 100%...
January 19, 2021
How to Choose the Right Restaurant POS Software
If you’re getting ready to open your first restaurant, you’re most likely on the hunt for a Point of Sale (POS) system. With so many options on the market, you might find it overwhelming trying to narrow it down to the one that fits your business’ needs. The best restaurant POS software should be packed...
January 5, 2021
Contactless Payments: Your Guide to Touch-Free Payments
If the word ‘Speedpass’ gives you a twinge of nostalgia, that’s because it was one of the first widely-adopted contactless payment systems brought to us by Exxon Mobil in the late 1990s. Although we’ve come a long way over the last 20 years since pre-paid gas station key fobs, we still haven’t reached peak adoption...
December 14, 2020
What is a POS System? A Guide to Choosing the Best Point of Sale
If you’re ready to open a new business, getting a point of sale (POS) system in place is critical to opening your doors, and for long-term success. Unfortunately, most small business owners don’t think about this until it’s too late. A POS system is something you need to plan for in advance. You can’t just...
November 26, 2020
7 Key Restaurant Trends for 2020 and Beyond
As COVID-19 swept through the world earlier this year, it hit the food and beverage industry especially hard. Restaurants look a lot different now than they did just one short year ago. However, like the American spirit, resilience will prevail, and we’re already witnessing many innovative changes happening to adapt to this new normal. Many...
