merchant account processing

The top 5 don’ts in starting a store, restaurant or franchise. 1. Do not leave your job before planning out your next business endeavor. No one ever said it was easy or inexpensive to start your own business. Before taking the gigantic leap into businesses ownership, it is important to remember to plan. There are a lot of risks involved...

A Point of Sale (POS) System is at the heart of any business. Your POS System was configured to meet the unique demands of your specific business type. Weather it be a Pizza Parlor, Restaurant, Frozen yogurt shop, other food or retail establishment, your POS system was tailored to be work with your specific industry. But what happens if you...

In today's world it is important to keep your home and business safe from unwanted visitors. A great way to accomplish this task is to install a Surveillance system which is a proven deterrent of crime. With the presence of a well planned out security camera system, homes and businesses can keep away thieves as well as other unwanted visitors...

Where's POS on your opening day checklist?  Opening a new restaurant can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life.  Before jumping in head-first into the chaos of opening your own business, it is important to plan ahead. At Sintel Systems, we suggest making a checklist to remember all of the things that need to be accomplished before...

There is one reason why you should start a loyalty program: recurring revenue. Loyalty programs are a craze that’s sweeping the nation.These programs are used as incentives for consumers to go out and spend money. Working like frequent flyer miles, the more you go to that pizzeria the more points you earn and the closer you get to a reward...

What are the top 10 mistakes I need to avoid when buying a POS system?   1.     Buying a POS before testing it. You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive, so why wouldn’t you test your Point of Sale system? If the basic operations like a cash sale or adding inventory are not simple to...

Gift Cards are a superb way of generating revenue for your business! With the ability to raise capital without having to immediately give away product to customers, gift cards offer many benefits to business owners. With the help of Sintel Systems and the FlexGift system, you can now also share gift card data between multiple locations. This is great for franchises...

Who is Chicago's best Pizzeria POS provider? Chicago is the third most populated city in the United States. It is known for its music, architecture and most importantly its food. Sure you have your Chicago style hot dog and Italian beef. But when most people visit Chicago they want a piece of what Chicago is famous for: the pizza. Pizzerias...

Why should my bank not be my point of sale and merchant provider? Your point of sale and merchant services provider are supposed to make running your business simpler. Some businesses utilize their POS provider, like Sintel Systems, for both their point of sale systems and merchant services. But other business owners don't know differently and instead turn to their...

The importance of high-touch POS service, support and training. Buying a Point of Sale system (or POS) for a business should be simple. Owning or running a business is stressful enough. A POS is meant to take some of the weight off your shoulders. Not all POS service, support and training is created equally. It is crucial that your POS...

What is the difference between a cash register and a POS system? Everyone always wants to be a super hero growing up. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, it didn’t matter as long as you were fighting crime and had awesome powers. Comparatively, nobody wanted to play the banker. A cash register is like that poor banker character, while a POS is the...