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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.
Being a retailer can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not easy. There are some days where you need a little extra motivation and...
- by Lightspeed
Leasing, renting or buying a restaurant space without a plan is liking walking into a Walmart without a shopping list. You go in for...
- by Lightspeed
While having a passion for food and hospitality is an important part of running a restaurant, you need a lot more than just passion...
- by Lightspeed
It’s nearly impossible to exist as a restaurant in 2023 without some sort of web presence, and restaurant review sites are a big...
- by Lightspeed
As a US based retailer, you already have to manage high turnover and the challenges that come with running payroll for hourly or minimum...
- by Lightspeed
Consumers respond best to content that’s authentic, and nothing is more authentic than user-generated content.Authenticity is a word...
- by Lightspeed
Do you smell that? Smoky. Sweet. And oh-so savory. That’s BBQ on the grill. And with Memorial Day approaching, that scent is wafting...
- by Lightspeed
From the consumer’s perspective, paying for something is pretty straightforward. But the truth is, the whole process of having customers...
- by Lightspeed
Prix fixe menus are a bit controversial. Because of the French name, the phrase can be difficult to pronounce. Which “X” is silent,...
- by Lightspeed
It’s no surprise that the food industry has changed a lot over the last few years. First, COVID-19 disrupted the world and brought...
- by Lightspeed
How does the food served by restaurants affect our planet? While the restaurant industry focuses on making memorable experiences for...
- by Lightspeed
Many chefs dream of earning a Michelin star or winning an award from Wine Spectator or the James Beard Foundation. These coveted accolades...
- by Lightspeed
Ever since the pandemic drove millions of us outdoors to socialize and find new activities, golf has enjoyed a sustained, near-unprecedented...
- by Lightspeed
Believe it or not, 69% of millennials take a photo or video of their food before eating. The act of sharing your dining experience...
- by Lightspeed
In the not-so-distant past, if you had a business idea and wanted to make your product a household name, your best bet was to go through...
- by Lightspeed
The adage “build it and they will come” may have been true centuries ago, when there was little competition in the retail space....
- by Lightspeed
Incorporating any business is a huge decision. Perhaps you’ve just opened your doors, and you’re doing well. On the other hand,...
- by Lightspeed
Pricing baked goods can be a challenge for both new and veteran bakery owners alike. There are many variables that play into pricing,...
- by Lightspeed
Succeeding in the restaurant industry would be much simpler if creating a great concept was all it took to sustain a business. However,...
- by Lightspeed
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic popularized digital menus for restaurants. By swapping paper menus for online ones, restaurants...
- by Lightspeed
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