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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...