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Lightspeed
Lightspeed is a cloud-based commerce platform powering small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world. With smart, scalable and dependable point of sale systems, it's an all-in-one solution that helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments and grow their business.
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Lightspeed is a cloud-based commerce platform powering small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world. With smart, scalable and dependable point of sale systems, it's an all-in-one solution that helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments and grow their business. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Lightspeed is trusted by favorite local businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine. Lightspeed has offices in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia.
If you’re new to the restaurant industry, starting from scratch can be a challenge. Buying a franchise restaurant could be a great...
- by Lightspeed
The kitchen is the heart of the restaurant. What comes out of it (and how quickly it comes out) makes or breaks the dining experience...
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When you run a store, it’s critical to keep a finger on the pulse of your business. Paying attention to metrics like inventory value...
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Every restaurant in town runs a special Valentine’s Day promotion—so what can you do to stand out? Lightspeed pulled the numbers...
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So, you’re thinking about opening up a retail store? In today’s digital age with same-day eCommerce deliveries, your friends and...
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Payment processing is a key component of any business. If you’re not already processing credit card transactions, now is a great...
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Whether it’s your first or fiftieth location, opening a bar is easier when you have a detailed plan. Before you open your doors,...
- by Lightspeed
You can learn a lot by staying on top of what’s happening in the restaurant industry at large and in your particular segment. Restaurant...
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So, your retail business is successful. You’ve reached a place where your company is stable and profitable. With things going well,...
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Your profit margin is a metric that should always be on your radar, and for good reason: it answers critical questions about your business,...
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Whether you’re expanding locations and pursuing a more robust system or seeking to upgrade to a platform with deeper insights that...
- by Lightspeed
We’ve all heard the saying: “The customer is always right.” It’s been written in retail articles, plastered on the walls of...
- by Lightspeed
Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers businesses face when looking to implement growth strategies. That’s why it’s important...
- by Lightspeed
Automatic gratuity can come in handy in many situations, like when a table wants separate checks for each person, for banquets and...
- by Lightspeed
If you’ve been researching different point of sale (POS) systems, chances are you’ve come across terms like merchant services,...
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With more business funding options now than ever before, it can be difficult to decide which one works best for your growing business....
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Did you invest in new equipment or software for your business this year?If you answered yes, then we’ve got news for you: you can...
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Making payments has never been easier. We’ve gone from desperately searching the bottom of our bags for spare change, to hunting...
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A key part of restaurant management is inventory control. Proper food inventory management keeps service running smoothly, but a failure...
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For restaurants, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is one of the most important things to understand. Put simply, it’s how much it costs...
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