Pivot as an adjective is defined in Websters as “turning on or as if on a pivot” and is the antithesis of business in 2020 if we are to survive. How have you pivoted in your business? Are you doing curbside pickup in your restaurant......
COCARD has always been dedicated to empowering businesses through smart, cost-cutting payment solutions — and our new Cash Discount Program takes this even further. In this quick article, we are going to explore what the Cash Discount Program is, how it can save you money,......
Acceptance of Level 2 payments can reduce monthly credit card fees and consequently increase profits for your business, it’s that simple. For a transaction to qualify as a Level 2 transaction a few pieces of additional information must be passed during the transaction process. This additional......
Myth: Some businesses think that American Express is always so much more expensive. Fact: On average there is little difference between the cost to welcome American Express vs. Visa and Mastercard. It’s just one of the many reasons businesses are welcoming American Express. Contact our......
Providing good information is a service – I found this article today and thought it might be informative, interesting and useful for restaurants business owners and owners to be! https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/01/28/what-it-really-takes-to-start-a-successful-restaurant-in-2019/#47cec94267f2...
I was thinking about how to help our restaurant customers and their employees train and adapt to a new point of sale unit in their restaurant and I ran across this article. Read through it and let us know if you have any questions, comments......
It’s no secret, people love paying with credit cards. A recent survey showed that the public favored cards over cash 3:1. It’s convenient, easy and saves pennies jingling in your pockets. Naturally, the acceptance of cards at a retail establishment is great for the consumer,......
It’s a great time to be a small business or restaurant owner if you are a millennial. A recent study showed by the SBCD showed that 49% of Millennials want to start their own business in the next three years. Over half would say goodbye......
The Beauty industry is growing, fast. If you have chosen to open a Salon, you may have picked the best time to do it. You’ve already done the hard part. Make the business plan, found the space, curated an environment for your clientele that......
While COCARD’s REVONU POS is already well known for powering payments at restaurants, salons, and retail establishments, it also helps Holy Cross Monastery manage their gift shop inventory, payments and book sales. Read what Holy Cross Monastery’s Brother Scott has to say about REVONU POS and COCARD. COCARD:......
According to an article by @emmiemartin, 90% of Americans don’t cook – and it’s costing them thousands each year: Here are some tips for capturing a share of that dining out cash in your restaurant: Improve your digital presence Both on social media and......
What’s better then FREE – not much! Check out what’s free and let us help you grow your business!...
Apps these days are a dime a dozen, so we wanted to assemble some of our favorite apps for organization. From file storage to organizing trip details to content management, these apps have the power to make your work life that much easier, and more......
We’re going to switch it up a bit today and explore a topic we think is simultaneously fun and informative. We know that you’ve probably heard of podcasts. The question is, which ones are you listening to? These podcasts are a few among many that......
If you need multilingual support for your point of sale, we have you covered. Call our support staff at 800-317-1819 option “0” or email support@cocard.info and let us support your POS solution today....
** URGENT UPDATE** COCARD has been notified that pcAmerica’s Cash Register Express/Restaurant Pro Express customers must upgrade to version 12.8033 as soon as possible. If your point of sale is not on version 12.8033 or higher, please contact your COCARD representative to avoid any payment processing interruptions. What is......
As a business owner, nothing is more rewarding than seeing your company grow and thrive. After all, you are the one putting it all on the line, calling the shots and making important decisions that will lead to your future success. Because business trends change......
It’s Wednesday, “HumpDay”. Ever wonder where the term “HumpDay came from? Wonder no more!! Check out this link and Hey Happy HumpDay! http://frontporchdenver.com/where-did-the-term-hump-day-come-from/...
According to Google, 97% of consumers use the web to search for local businesses –has your business got an online presence? Having a strong online presence is an important part of your marketing strategy, no matter what size your business or what industry the REVONU team can......
It’s Friday – Friday – Friday!! TGIF !! Check out these tips for a great Friday, have a wonderful weekend! https://www.livehappy.com/self/10-tips-happy-friday ...
As we find ourselves in the second month of 2018, we at COCARD would like to do a quick check in for any New Year’s resolutions you may have made this year, or things that you’d like to improve on for the upcoming year. From......
It’s 2018, nearly February and I have been thinking about strategy, retail strategies to be precise. Have you thought about your marketing strategy for 2018? This article might help, it’s full of useful information, take a look and let me know what you think or......
I have written before about my garden and passion for organic foods and organic restaurants. I found this article today and thought it worthy of sharing with our restaurant customers. Let me know what you think! Nelda https://www.thebalance.com/restaurants-go-organic-2538365...
It’s a new year, and if you’re still going strong as a business, there’s one reason why—and that reason is your customers. Have you taken a moment to simply say thanks? There are many ways that you can show your appreciation to the people......
Our team has found that selling a merchant what they want instead of trying to sell them what you offer is the easiest sale. With dozens of years of experience in the point of sale business, we see smiles on the faces of our clients......
Why Android – You mean WHY NOT? Android POS Systems need next to zero maintenance, not like those legacy Windows Systems. Android POS Systems are extremely affordable, and easy to own. Android POS Systems have the right feature sets for QSR and Small Retailers Android......
Last week I spent a lot of time talking to business owners, one location I was visiting I had the owner tell me the most important feature was the PRICE of a system to them. I disagree! I have spent twenty years as a FEATURE......
Have you got a favorite restaurant or maybe you are a chef and want to share your favorite recipe? Let’s talk about it, share because I want to know and others do too. I am into organic gardening, I have a garden and I love......
This question was posed to me when I met with the owner of two Italian restaurants this past Friday. What is the difference in all of these systems now? My response was “All of these systems, what do you mean?” I learned first hand......
Have you looked into buying a new POS System and thought to yourself “I wonder what system is best for my business”? If so, you are not alone. Nearly all of the business owners I talk to want to buy a system that is going......
I am crazy for Ted Talks, there is a talk for everything and everything can be a talk. Try this one and Go Take A Walk why don’t you? https://www.ted.com/playlists/60/work_smarter...
I hate meetings, I know they are necessary but I hate them. My time is stretched so thin, wife, business person, Mom, caregiver for my 87 year old Father, who needs another meeting? What I do love and make time for are Ted Talks, short,......
Yep, FREE! Give it a try or give us a call if you have questions, here is the link: http://cocard.info/sircle-pos/ ...
Manage your restaurant, retail and salon business with REVONU POS!...
Great article from Restaurant News about customer service in restaurants, going above and beyond! Worth the read: http://www.nrn.com/operations/how-avoid-customer-service-catastrophe...
Sunsetting usually means that a product or software is no longer supported. Is the software you are using no longer getting updates with new features? If not, that usually means it is headed to the sunset! Don’t keep buying software for your POS that is......
It has been little more than one year since the liability shift began on October 1st, 2015, where merchants would be liable for fraudulent activity in their stores, as opposed to credit card companies. And since then, small and large businesses alike have made the......
As the information age has continued to create unprecedented breakthroughs in the tech industry, a number of products have become increasingly obsolete. Innovations in design, market strategy and consumer preference have all played a large role in the direction of best practices for both buyers......
Are you wondering about the benefits of accepting credit cards for your business? Cash and check are acceptable forms of payment, but accepting credit cards adds the extra touch of legitimacy to your company. Take a look at the ways in which accepting credit cards......
If there wasn’t any before, Apple Pay’s recent expansion has given merchants throughout the country of Canada a strong incentive to provide point of sale solutions compatible with the service. Although Apple Pay isn’t necessarily a service that is new to Canada, May 2016 marks......
When you think about data breaches, your mind probably jumps to the highly publicized incidents of companies like Target and Home Depot. Small business might think they don’t need to take security measures–but that’s not the case. Small business are as susceptible to......
REVONU POS is making a huge impact on the POS community, and to talk about why, we asked Julie Nelson, owner of Julie’s Treasures in Minnesota, a retail consignment store, what she thinks about her new REVONU POS system and COCARD. COCARD: What made you choose COCARD for......
Do you have any burning questions? Not feeling like picking up the phone? Would you like some more information about credit card processing, POS systems or have a question about your merchant account with COCARD? Then chat away! I’m REVONU your POS system pal, and I’m here......
Like any new technology, mobile payments might seem a bit complicated. Don’t worry, we’re covering what you need to know about the latest mobile payment technologies— without all the technical jargon. How do mobile payments work? Apple Pay and Android Pay Apple and Android Pay......
With the liability shift here, we know that you’ve already got a lot on your plate. So we’re going to just take it easy and go over a few terms you may have already seen or will see as you continue to learn about EMV.......
Last week we introduced Chip and Terminal, who have a lot to say about EMV, mainly because they are the main components in EMV technology. So we were lucky enough to be able to book a slot on their busy schedule this fall season to......
Dictionary slam noun ˈslam Definition of SLAM 1 : switching business owners from their current merchant services provider to another service provider without the business owners knowledge or authorization. Examples of SLAM “He/she called for software support and was slammed by another provider” Don’t be slammed To Learn......
Chicken Little once said that the sky is falling. Yet it still remains intact above us. So while the transition from magnetic stripe to EMV might seem like a shift of cataclysmic proportions, the sky is not falling. Your company will successfully transition from magnetic......
True. Bats see just fine, and in spite of the idiom “blind as a bat”, bats really have no reason to serve as the benchmark for people with less than perfect eyesight. Popular myths aside, fall is indeed upon us, which means that the start......
Watch out—the future has arrived. And they call it EMV. As the target date for businesses to accept EMV payment cards draws near, make sure your business is ready to transition seamlessly from magnetic stripe cards to EMV. October 1st is upon us. Are you......
Maybe you’ve already gotten a glimpse; a customer pulls a credit card out of his or her wallet, and as they swipe, you see a chip that’s embedded in the card. Don’t freak out. You don’t have to work at Google to get it. You......
