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Summer is here! Along with heavy power use on the grid due to customers cranking up the air conditioning, some areas may experience power surges or rolling blackouts due to extreme weather events such as wildfires or hurricanes. In fact, due to the catastrophic 2018 wildfire season in California, PG&E, the largest CA utility which serves 5.2 million households, announced that...

NOTE to READER: At the time of the hack,  Sintel Systems was not involved. This week Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. published a security notice on its website announcing that it suffered a data breach when hackers broke in and planted malware on its payments processing system. 102 stores or about 15% of its restaurants in 20 states may have had data exposures...

The International Food and Beverage Industry Show will be held on May 18-21, 2019 at McCormick Place convention center near the shore of Lake Michigan, in Chicago, Illinois. The event is put on by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). The National Restaurant Association is the largest food service trade association in the world with a membership of  more than 500,000 restaurant businesses. The NRA...

  Complete Restaurant POS Systems Available Contact Sintel Systems: www.SintelSystems.com/free-demo-quote USA Call - 855-POS-SALE Intentional see below. Sintel Systems is a quality provider of tailored the industry's best Point of Sale systems for the all types of restaurants including sit-down, QSR, fast-casual, bars, and grill. Sintel Systems offers the following: Professional Software www.SintelSoftware.com Top-grade hardware: www.SintelSystems.com/5i Industry's Best Support: www.SintelSystems.com/support...

Many restaurants have been adding digital kiosks to take customers orders. Have you ever been to a sit down restaurant and you see a mini tablet computer in the table? These digital order-taking tablets are very well known and they now take your order and bill your order. You can even pay for your food with your credit card and...

Nearly 10,000 attendees visited The NAFEM Show in 2015. But what is The Nafem Show? It is a place where ideas, products and new technologies are introduced. Equipment and supplies that help reduce the time spent on cleaning and maintenance. Products that enable operators to slash food prep and cooking times. Technologies that automate normally time-consuming foodservice trends – making...

As known and seen, Starbucks, The world’s biggest and best known coffee shop chain, has major changes in doing. One huge change was the reinvention of their loyalty program. The changes that of the reinvention which was launched in April were: Not only did they change the concept of their loyalty card and they way they count your loyalty points, but even bigger...

New technological advancements demand all industries, including restaurants, adapt and form a digital presence in order to remain relevant. Implementing digital strategies is no longer an option and the new year will bring more restaurant operators concentrating on developing the restaurant experience through in-app integration and technology. In an excerpt from Entrepreneur.com specialist discuss the following aspects developing the restaurant experience...

Sintel Systems All-in-One Tablet is a cloud based solution featuring an intuitive user interface that boosts productivity. Perfect for quick service restaurants, smaller fine dining establishments, frozen yogurt shops, limited retail operations, or salon and spas,  our Model Tablet-i is the compact solution for you Point of Sale needs. The powerful and reliable hardware/software features various components to effective and...

The possibility of a change in the way the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determines whether an individual is employed by two independent companies, each a "joint employer," has franchisors concerned. Currently, joint employers are deemed as both having responsibility for hiring, firing, supervision and discipline. "A redefinition could result in an erosion of the franchise business model by causing...

Small-business owners all use technology to one degree or another, but they may wonder how they stack up in that regard against other small business owners. To answer that question, we recommend that you check out a report issued by the National Small Business Association (NSBA) entitled "2013 Small Business Technology Survey." Just as we share our vast point of...

All politics is local. To what degree is that also true for quick-service brand marketing? Writing in her Talk of the Town column in QSRMagazine.com (QSRM), Nicole Duncan sees location-specific marketing as the new wave of social media. Duncan's post, titled "Brands localize their social media presence to foster a more authentic consumer interaction," provides a number of examples of...

Bloomberg news is reporting that the recent infamous data breach was the last straw for Target Corp. Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel. As the only full-service POS provider — from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support — part of Sintel's commitment to our customers and business community is to share relevant ideas and industry information. Here are some...

Important Announcement: Sintel Systems is happy to present our new Facebook Store! The internet is blowing up with commerce connections. There are so many more ways to advertise and sell your product and livelihood now more than any other time before us! Facebook is the home of your friends and the foundation all those connected to your life, family and...

Image courtesy of NYTimes.com Scuffin Treat: Hybrid Muffin and Scone The Cronut was one of the latest popular pastry hybrid dessert of last year. It's basically a cross between croissant and doughnut created by New York pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Just this week NYTimes.com reported about the new treat around the block called the scuffin; hybrid muffin and scone...

Huffington Post reports on the breakfast war between McDonald's and Taco Bell. Image courtesy of McDonald's facebook page. In recent news, Taco Bell released a new commercial mocking McDonald's by featuring real life Ronald McDonalds claiming their love for Taco Bell's new breakfast menu. On Friday, McDonald's replied back in a kindly thanks by posting a picture of their clown...

Customer Loyalty Program Step #1 — Set a Clear Goal HelpScout.net advises: To take advantage of “artificial advancement,” there must be a clear-cut goal that customers can look forward to and it has to align with a desire of theirs. Without a finish line (or multiple finish lines) for customers to cross, they will lose interest. For instance, the car...

Missed the show? Not to worry. Schedule a live demo with us here at Sintel Systems today. Sintel Systems had a great go at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2014 Pizza Show. Stay tuned for more news on expos that we will be attending throughout the year. But not to worry we can always schedule live online demos...

Do you need some advice on how to give your business a spring cleaning? Check out a few questions and answers suggested by Octavia’s session: Q: When should a small business website be updated? A: “Great question. An outdated website sends the wrong message to potential clients. Recently, we had an expert in to talk on web development. He recommended...

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Find Sintel Systems at the 2014 International Pizza Expo Las Vegas, NV - March 24th, 2014 - Sintel Systems is attending the International Pizza Expo located at the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Ready and equipped with all the Pizza POS knowledge that any pizza shop owner will need; come find all of the point of sale software, hardware...

https://sintelsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/customers.jpg" width="381" height="254" />If business is running slow or you aren't seeing a row of many smiling faces of happy customers, then it might be time  to address another training in customer service skills with your employees. Sometimes when the days toil on and on we all just need a little refresher to get our spirits up and back on ...

Shopping for Frozen Yogurt POS Sintel Systems is the #1 leading provider of Frozen Yogurt POS across the nation. With over hundreds of frozen yogurt shops serviced with our Sintel POS - from franchises, like FroyoWorld, to small family owned, like Bessy's Frosen Yogurt; Sintel Systems knows froyo like a long time best friend knows all your secret spots and...

Are you planning to open a bakery shop? In recent bakery news by Daily Candy, The Baker's Jar of Philadelphia, PA just opened their doors this year of 2014. We just wanted share the interesting display of delicious treats in this unique bakery. These adorable and perfectly-sized treats are eco-friendly and you never have to worry about crust! Have you...

Are you passionate about eating donuts? Do you lick your lips every time you think about the perfect balance of glaze to filling and medley toppings? Are you unsatisfied with the range of trite and zombie-like donut shops that surround your local area? Let us let you in a little secret. There's plenty of room for your perfectly most popular...

Have you ever thought about which loyalty system is better to use? The new points system or the good old punch card? We understand that it can be difficult to adjust to new changes; for you and your customers. Everyone is already so used to how the system works. But believe us when we say that there are reasons why...

It's no secret that beverages have the highest margins for profitability. Are you maximizing your opportunity to make the most beverage sales? To start you need to have a good menu. What are the beverage trends at the moment? According to sourcing by PizzaMarketPlace.com: Overall, consumers want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants. For the youngest demographic —...

Do you provide a great product or service but your doors aren't opening as many times a day as you would expect? Chances are people just haven't heard about your shop yet and they need to be urged out by your marketing techniques. Marketing Tips Here are just a few stand out marketing tips from Entrepreneur.com's article - 99 Tips...

What is your business to you? Your second home, your livelihood; the foundation of your family. What are customers to you? The people you interact with on the floor everyday; whether it be on the phone, through email, in person. These are the people you provide a service to. They are the fuel that brings cash flow livelihood for your...

Is it 11:30pm and are you in need of emergency POS support? Our technical support staff will be right on it. Just contact Sintel Systems at: www.SintelSystems.com/contacts Select the Technical Support Department and leave a message for your request. A Sintel representative will be able to attend to your support request with in less than 24 hours. Just remember to...

Always be on the look out for different marketing tips! Let us share 7 top marketing tips from Round House: The Creative Agency. 1. Define your objective. A marketing objective is the specific goal of the marketing campaign. It should be precisely defined, able to be measured, achievable and timely. This allows you to determine the relative success of a...

Need to expand your horizons in the field of POS? Here is some advice from Entreprenuer.com on what kind of POS System you should be looking for. Shopping for the Right POS System In looking for a POS system, the choices are many, the price can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars, and the final decision can...

A highlighted business tip from an EKS&H article: No 4: Lead with Balance It pays to lead with balance, especially during troubled economic times. When business slows, you might be tempted to lean the way of the strangler. However, stranglers rarely maximize the growth potential of their businesses. Do your best to stay balanced. Stay open and take a careful...

Let us begin with a highlighted business tip from an EKS&H article that sparked this No 2: Hug Your Customers Ask your customers how they are doing. After all, the health of your customer’s business drives the health of your business. Approach your customers with a sense of humility. Spend some time listening and asking questions. Be proactive, and let...

A highlighted business tip from an EKS&H article: No 1: Stay Engaged With Your Employees As a leader in your business, you must provide employees with a sense of stability and confidence during times of economic unrest. Let them know that you are in control of the situation, and be a force for optimism. When job markets are good, employees...

Here at Sintel Systems we work with big and small businesses of all types. When it comes to differentiating the two, the 80/20 Rule that Perry Marshall speaks of on Entreprenuer.com comes into mind when noticing the differences between the small and big operations. Marshall begins by discussing how small-business owners tend to waste their time on $10 an hour...

Self-Cleaning Plates by Tomorrow Machine The future is upon as some thinkers, inventors and such futurists of the world are advancing us for a future of planned green goodness. With iphones, robots, google glasses, and 3D printing upon us, it's only a matter of time until all this technology shifts and changes the way we operate and facilitate exchanges...

Managing and owning a business isn't an easy job. It can be quite stressful as tasks begin to pile on and on. Contributor Travis Bradberry, author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and cofounder of TalentSmart, writes about the importance of staying calm. The article "How Successful People Stay Calm" is featured on Forbes.com it discusses how one's success does in fact...

If you're opening up a new business this summer then you know that right now it's crunch time before the season hits. Everyone is waiting for their vacation filled with frozen yogurt, barbeques, swimming pools and shopping sprees. Here at Sintel Systems we know that prospective opening dates don't always go accordingly to plan, especially with first time business owners...

If you own a business, you have felt the weight of menial tasks breathing down your back each day. As much as you want everything to be thoroughly thought out and looked at, in reality to move forward you have to leave what's left behind and keep moving forward. Tomorrow is another day and new opportunities are arising as we...

  Are you thinking about opening up a candy store? Like we mentioned in our last article on pizza shops, the best way to discover your own unique idea is to explore what's already out there. Fuzziwig's Candy Factory is a successful candy shop franchise that grew from just one store in 1995 to 20 stores by the end of...

Cheese Board Pizza located in Berkely, CA is a small locally owned jem of a pizza shop. An exciting part of the community, this shop really knows the meaning a specialty pizza. Cheese Board only concentrates on perfecting one type of unique pizza per day. This style gives their shop originality (an essential from standing out from the rest) and...

Gift Card Reports Today Sintel Systems is addressing what happens to your money and your reports when you sell gift cards. If you've made any gift card sales today you won't be receiving any of that money when you make your settlement for the night. Gift cards are a liability and should be looked to as a different entity from...

Everyone Wants a Successful Business! Which way are you headed? Up or Down? The lists of what it takes to be successful seems to go on and on from each individuals different perspective. It never hurts to read a new list every so often to refuel your passion to getting on track to paving your way to your next route...

In a recently published article on Entrepreneur.com, the following headline was presented: "Which Point of Sale System Should I Use? I am on a tight budget and opening a retail Christmas and candy shop. What would you recommend for a point of sale system for a small startup like this? What are the pros and cons of using traditional or...

Up Up and Up!!! To keep your business thriving, here are just a few of the 26 best motivational business quotations from ResourceNation.com: motivational business quotations -If you did not look after today’s business then you might as well forget about tomorrow – Isaac Mophatlane -People are definitely a company’s greatest asset. It doesn’t make any difference whether the...

Image courtesy of FastCompany.com of article Starbucks's Shoddy Square Rollout Baffles Baristas, Confuses Customers Are you making plans to open up your prospective business? Sintel Systems understands that clients are always looking for the most cost efficient ways to open up their store by cutting costs where it is necessary. Many times clients come to us describing that they...

Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis officially announced this Monday that the company plans to launch a new loyalty program later this January. Members will earn 5 points for every dollar spent. Once a member reaches 200 points they receive a medium-size beverage. According to The Wall Street Journal DD article (found here), competitors like Startbucks and Panera Bread have already...

Business Advice This article topic started out with the title of "Treating Your Vendors Like Your Customers." But as research went on to find what other bloggers were writing about this topic, more articles were found with the titles of "Treat Your Employees Like Your Customers" and "Treat Your Customers Like Family." These were all very valid points, something we...

POS Technical Support With the advance of the technological age comes the realm of POS Technical Support. We've all had to call (or wanted to call) technical support one way or another for our electronic devices that start wigging out and doing strange things. Weird windows pop up saying "Built-in Administrator won't allow..." or "Error: 54729 must install..." What do...

Image courtesy of CapitolHillSeattle.com from Correctto. Are you struggling with a business that is seasonal or only fully operational during certain times of the day or week? Here at Sintel Systems we provide POS service for a wide arrange of customers and we know it can be a challenge to find the perfect mode of operation. We just wanted...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) will continue to be affected by trends, some new and some continuing, according to the experts queried by ERP observer EnterpriseAppsToday.com. "The Top 8 ERP Trends for 2014," EnterpriseAppsToday.com's recent blog post is a fascinating read on the changes, and challenges, ahead for ERP. Time to start planning — for how you'll be making resource plans...

Photo courtesy of FineDiningLovers.com/blog/news-trends/food-infographics-mobile-food-trucks/ According to Entrepreneur.com, there are approximately 3 million food trucks operating in the U.S., more than 5 million food carts, and an unknown number of kiosks. Food trucks have become very popular within the last decade, especially with the rave of the LA-Based Kogi BBQ food truck back in 2008. People are excited by amazing...

So you have your business plan. You're ready to launch, as all the material you need is laid out in front of you ready for implementation. But wait, you can't launch a business with no name right? How will people know what to call you by? One can look at it this way, your business is kind of like having...

Do you sell frozen yogurt, ice cream or any other product that changes with the season? Are you thinking of ways to switch over your store with the change of the seasons? Many retail stores already make the shift moving from summer wear, to fall wear, winter wear, spring wear and finally back to summer. FroyoWorld recently launched their new...

With technology exponentially growing more advanced with each new year that comes along in the 21st century, there are still many shops around that are still using the old manual cash register method (with the phone line credit card processor on the side). Sintel Systems knows that for some, it feels like too much of a major investment to purchase...