POS

Is Having a Mobile Ecommerce Platform Necessary for Today’s Cross-Channel Luxury Shopper? “If you don’t have a mobile strategy, you don’t have a future strategy,” said Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google. While luxury retailers have been slow to assimilate their target market's browsing and purchasing habits, The Luxury Retailer’s Guide to Agile Commerce has determined that this demographic has...

Get More Media Coverage for Your Restaurant It's not enough to have a brilliant business idea and the drive and determination to see it through: all restaurants must face the need for media attention to promote word-of-mouth, new customers and investor interest. Gist.com has published a media relations primer for restaurants with three main steps to demystify the process: Step...

It is important for any business to maximize their profits by minimizing operation expense with the goal of reaching the optimal level of product cost & quality. This is known as running a lean operation that is as efficient as possible when it comes to getting things done, which in turn, results in even more tasks being completed in less...

For Customer and Client Satisfaction: Email or Phone Call?  That is the question. Which is best? What is your stance on emailing versus calling a client or employee? Are you still “old school” when it comes to choosing communication methods for your business? While there is no right or wrong forms of communication, there are some things to keep in...

Did you know that 90 percent of consumers trust peer reviews and 70 percent trust online reviews? This only reinforces the fact that consumers everywhere are logging onto sites like Yelp to help them decide where they should eat for dinner, or where is the best place to get their haircut. As a business owner you should never underestimate the power...

5 Great Smartphone Apps for the Business Owner As a business owner, you are constantly on your smart phone. Whether it is dealing with employees or clients, you need to be available 100% of the time. If you are going to be on your phone so much, then why not have some apps that will help you as a small...

We talked previously in a blog about iPad Point of Sale Systems. Yes they are the new hot phenomenon but are they actually a smart move to make with your business? Here are the top 4 reasons to avoid using an iPad Point of Sale System Your iPad is broken or stolen If you decide to use your iPad for...

Over the past few years many electronic industries have been plagued by low price, low quality product offerings coming from China. These products are designed to appear similar to their high quality counterparts to the naked eye, but in reality are comprised of inferior components, software, support, and warranty. Many industries not have been hit with competition from Chinese made...

So you are in the market for a car. What are you looking for? A cheap car? A good deal? An economical car? There are many criteria to base your decision on and it is important to consider all of these different things when making a decision. A good deal or economical car delivers value, but a cheap car will...

There really is nothing like old school customer care. Today, everything is online: inventory, time sheets, even running your business can be done from your computer. You can literally manage your franchise in Florida, while sitting at your home office in Chicago. Yes, owning a business is not the same as it was 15 years ago, but there are some...

Do you have social media accounts for your business? Whether it is Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest there is one rule above all: Own Everything! While this may seem like a simple rule, many business owners do not follow it and the consequences are not always so pleasant. If you own your own pizzeria and you hired an outside agency or...

When it comes to opening a Frozen Yogurt shop, or any other business for that matter, it is critical to select the best possible equipment to use. By using high quality items in your store, you minimize on the amount of time spent repairing and dealing with faulty equipment. Product support and warranty are two key factors that much be...

5 Ways to be a Happier Pizzeria Owner Owning your own business, like a pizzeria, can bring about some of the most stressful and yet rewarding moments of your life. While you always want to make sure your employees and customers are happy, it is important to make sure that the business owner is happy as well. Here are 5...

Ever get the urge to grab a juicy burger and some fresh cut fires with a cold drink? Well, I think we have all been there, that's why Five Guys Burger & Fries has got you covered. With their flavorful cheeseburgers & hot dogs, Five Guys has began to grow into one of the premier hamburger establishments in the US...

Going to the (Pizza) Show?  The International Pizza Expo  is only three months away, and we are excited! The 29th expo will be held in Las Vegas from March 19-21. Last year there were a total of 6,900 pizzeria owners and operators, and a lot of free pizza. Some of the events to look forward to this year are a...

Tea was discovered over 4000 years ago in China and introduced to Western Civilization over 400 years ago. It is no secret that human beings enjoy drinking a nice hot cup of tea, after all tea is the second most consumer beverage in the world next to water. Argo Tea Café founded in 2003, is committed to providing customers with...

5 tips to help you start franchising your pizzeria While we may have stated in a previous blog: The Top 5 don’ts in starting a franchise, here 5 tips to help you franchise your pizzeria. 1. Get Organized Really think and plan out everything. This may take a lot of time but in the end it will be worth it...

5 Twitter strategies every pizzeria owner must know. It seems like every person, business and company has something to say on social media. One of the greatest social media platforms, Twitter, has now become so popular that if your business does not have an account, then you are considered to be stuck in the Stone Age. Twitter  was created by...

Restaurants and technology deliver better customer service Technology has slowly but surely invaded every moment of our daily lives. From shopping to reading books to even communicating with loved ones, we can do it all online. Restaurants are now joining the game. When ordering a pizza online you can oversee exactly what step of the process the pizza is in...

Providing the right food truck point of sale systems. Though it is the beginning of winter for most of the country and it is hard to even imagine standing outside in a line waiting for food, we at Sintel Systems still feel the need to talk about it: Food Trucks. It seems like nowadays every business from small to franchise-size...

A Point of Sale System is critical to the proper operation of your business. Minimizing POS System downtime is a top priority for Sintel Systems. We carefully select all of our hardware providers to ensure that our customers receive a reliable and high quality unit. But there is always a risk of failure with any product, and this is why...

Issuing Gift Cards and collecting customer information are two key categories that can help a business succeed. Gift Cards offer many great benefits to business owners. If your location is currently not taking advantage of a gift card system, you are missing out on a lot of potential revenue! This is a great way to increase the revenue generated at...

The Three Advantages of POS versus Mobile Payment Systems When arriving at your local pizzeria to pick up your to-go order, instead of having you pay with a regular Point of Sale System (POS), they instead pull out a tiny device that allows you swipe your credit card on the owner’s phone. Would you do it? Do you find this...

Computer design has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Starting with the early age of computers that took up the size of an entire room, all the way to modern age mobile computers that rival supercomputers of the past. Computers have been becoming more and more cutting edge every single year. The latest advancement in technology has given the...

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...

Why Should I Offer Gift Cards? What is the easiest and perfect solution for any last minute holiday or special occasion shopper? Gift cards! People love gift cards because instead of pretending to like that yellow and red sweater with the candy canes on the sleeves, they can go out and buy the gift they really wanted for themselves. Gift...

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...

A few good reasons why Sintel Systems is your franchise POS provider. Hampton Hotels, Subway, Pizza Hut and McDonalds are just some of the top franchises in 2013. Do you dream of turning your business into a franchise?  Whether it’s having a few locations around town or stores all over the country, customers all over the world and you being...

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...

Sintel Systems has been a long standing leader in the Point of Sale (POS) industry by providing customers excellent value on high quality, cutting edge solutions. With main headquarters located Jersey, we also have one office in Glendale California allowing to be at the heart of Los Angeles Country. The City of Glendale itself, or Jewel City as it used...

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...

What is a Point of Sale system? Hardware? Software? You may be wondering what exactly is a Point of Sale (or POS) system. Without even knowing it, you have come in contact with a POS nearly anytime you buy a cup of coffee, buy a slice of pizza or check into a hotel. A POS system is a stark contrast...

Everyone wants to know why All-in-One POS systems are better than Standard Desktop POS systems. It is not just a matter of aesthetics, but that is a leading reason. When consumers are looking for electronics they do not usually go for the product which is outdated; so why would you look for that with your most important piece of electronic...

Watch the video to see who FrozenYogurtPOS.com is. See our Spanish Video as well. FrozenYogurtPOS.com guarantees the best prices and service on Point of Sale Systems for your Frozen Yogurt Shop. Which part of the POS system do we provide? Everything that has to do with the POS. That is why we are the leader in providing POS systems to the Frozen...

ColoradoPOS.com and ColoradoPointofSale.com is Sintel Systems delivering the best Point of Sale systems to the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. From Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, , Lakewood, Fort Collins, to Golden, Northglenn, Lafayette, and Louisville, Colorado puts its trust in Sintel Systmes to provide the best and inexpensive POS systems for all types of businesses. At ColoradoPOS.com, affordable does not...

In light of the settlement credit card companies like MasterCard and Visa reached recently, we got a call from one of our Pizza Point of Sale (POS) customers from BestPizzaPOS.com on how they can charge customers more for using credit cards at the Pizza Shop. Lets quickly answer these questions: Can my Pizza POS charge more for credit card customers? YES...

What are gift card or gift certificates? Wikipedia defines Gift Cards as "restricted monetary equivalent or scrip that is issued by retailers or banks to be used as an alternative to a non-monetary gift." Now can gift cards or gift certificates expire? A very good question! Short Answer: It Depends. On what: The laws governing your State or Country. As...

Part I: The Gelato Challenge Sintel Systems has a long history of serving the frozen dessert industry. We have the fortune of working in some of the most delicious industries out there. We still love those frozen delights as much as we did when we were kids looking forward to the next gelato (I personally prefer sorbet), ice cream, or...

FREE POS – FREE Point of Sale – FREE Cash Register – Restaurant, Bar, Pub & Retail Most of us have heard the phrase "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" or "There's no such thing as a free lunch" or other variations of this phrase. Or how about if “it’s too good to be true then it...

Sintel Frozen Yogurt POS is a powerful point of sale software that can be used to serve a variety of different types of business's. The program is designed to be used as a touch screen system and is programmed to be as user friendly as possible. Here at Sintel Systems we pride ourselves is providing our customers with as much...

Scale & Printer Connection Instructions Connecting your scale and printer to a Sintel Systems Frozen Yogurt POS System is very easy to do. Just follow the instructions provided in the above PDF file and you will soon have both connected and ready for your day to day operations. Scale & Printer Connection Instructions II Once you have your adapters connected...

Scales are an essential part of any Sell By Weight POS System. They allow the business owner to charge customers based on the weight of their purchase. These scales are therefore a very critical part of a successful sell by weight business such as frozen yogurt. Making sure your scale is always in proper calibration is an essential topic which...

Here at Sintel Systems we are dedicated to providing support on hardware, software, and other services such as helping you keep your business operating at a high efficiency. One way to maintain a superior level of up time in frozen yogurt shops is to have your own Scale Calibration Tool available.  Scales need calibration every 12-18 months depending on their...

Sunday, May 20th, was a devastating day for Joplin and it's residents. Open only for a couple weeks the CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt location in Joplin took a direct hit and is now part of the disaster scene. CCN's iReport website shows footage from the security cameras at the Frozen Yogurt Shop. In the video you can clearly see the counter...

If you're one of the many people riding the frozen yogurt wave and want to open your own Tutti Frutti shop please find your Tutti Frutti POS system here: www.TuttiFruttiPointofSale.comThis self-serve frozen yogurt shop, equipped with the professional point-of-sale system from Sintel Systems, has quickly gained popularity all around the US, serving over 50 flavors and several toppings to residents...

Current technology is offering more and more options to aid businesses in management, efficiency and communication. ASP (Application Service Provider) is a feature included in our POS Software which permits business owners to view various sales reports and information about their store or multiple stores from a remote or corporate location. This feature called Back Office gives remote access to...

So which came first, Ice Cream or Gelato? The art of gelato dates back to the ancient Roman and Egyptian times. Prior to that, it was some of the Asian cultures who started mixing crushed ice and flavorings about 5,000 years ago.  A few centuries after, the Egyptians prepared mixed iced drinks with fruit juices which inspired the Romans to...

The Frozen Yogurt Industry is quickly growing with more demand nationwide than any other time in it’s history. Customers are looking for variety with flavors one would never believe possible. Frozen Yogurt Shop owners are looking for ways to keep up with the demand hunger for variety. With some stores accumulating lines as long as the eye can see, order...

Nada calienta al espíritu como el olor del pan horneado recién hecho.  En la Panadería local uno experimenta con aromas dulces, el ambiente cálido, y los productos horneados que la Panadería le ofrece.  Ya sea que usted esta buscando el pastel perfecto para su boda, o simplemente un croissant fresco con una taza de café expresso, estos lugares encantadores lo...