by Grace Barone The Origin Story of VMS Velocity Merchant Services is celebrating their 25th anniversary of being in business. The story of VMS begins with 18-year-old Dema Barakat. Fresh out of high school, going to college part time… Read More
Small Business
How to Incorporate your Small Business in 5 Steps
by Grace Barone Starting a business requires a lot of work. Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate and the different things that need to be done when opening a business can get confusing. Incorporating your business is an… Read More
Understaffed Businesses – Tips on how to maintain success
by Grace Barone “The Great Resignation”, “The Big Quit”, or “The Great Reshuffle”. In 2021 the U.S. was hit with a massive employment issue when over 47 million people quit their job. 92% of people said the pandemic made… Read More
Top 5 Ways to Bring More Customers Into Your Small Business
by Grace Barone Maintaining a Steady Flow of Customers Starting a small business can be a daunting task. If you’ve made that leap, congratulations! Now that your business is up and running the next hurdle you need to… Read More
The Perfect Pizza POS System
Getting the Right Pizza POS System Pizza. The universally loved dish, a circle of happiness that brings people together. Whether you like your pizza Chicago style, New York style, deep dish or even with pineapple on it. The fact… Read More
The IRS’s New Tip Reporting Program – Should You Enroll?
SITCA – The IRS’s New Tip Reporting Program Last week the IRS announced the proposal of a new revenue procedure that would affect businesses whom have employees that receive tips. The Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement or SITCA, is… Read More
Cutting-Edge Nail Salon Management Software
Nail care has been a thing since ancient Egyptian times. The nail salon industry has progressed tremendously since then and there’s no indication that it will be slowing down anytime soon. A misconception many people have is that nail… Read More
The Easiest Way to Lower Credit Card Processing Fees
Implementing a Cash Discount Program As a business owner, you’re dishing out a lot of money to keep your business running. Inventory, employee salaries, rent, utilities, the list goes on. Arguably the most frustrating cost of them all is… Read More
Why Online Ordering for Restaurants is Essential
Online ordering has become the norm for, well… everything at this point. With a click of a button you can virtually order just about everything from the comfort of your home. It’s no surprise that restaurants have jumped on… Read More
Here’s How to Increase Retail Store Sales With These 4 Simple Tips
Most people are surprised to learn that nearly two-thirds of shoppers admit to impulsively purchasing something makes them feel happier. It is also quite intriguing to learn nearly 60% of shoppers insist they saved money as a result of… Read More