ITWorldCanada.com is reporting on the ramifications of the recent worldwide point of sale (POS) botnet infection, writing that retailers’ POS systems seem to be one of the soft targets for cybercriminals looking to steal payment and credit card information from unsuspecting users. The discovery of the botnet comes on the heels of other high-profile cases […]
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With all the marketing messages from more than 35 different frozen yogurt concepts, it’s easy to forget about, you know, actual ice cream. In an article posted on their website, “What’s the Scoop On Ice Cream Franchises?,” SmallBizTrends.com (SBT) thinks the real dairy deal has plenty of appeal. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has
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The appeal of franchising includes the fact that there are many, many franchising options available for consideration. That simple fact also means that the process of finding the right opportunity can be time-consuming. Fortunately, for an article titled “The Top Franchise in Every Industry,” Entrepreneur.com has prepared what it refers to as its “Best of
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the upcoming work week: According to a recent poll conducted by Monster.com, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they get the Sunday Night Blues “really bad.” In a recent post titled “New Study – Why People Who Run Franchises Are Happier,” FranchiseHelp.com asks, “So what happened to Sundays?” Their
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Along with our customers, we’re buoyed by news that Americans, having emerged from winter hibernation, have relaxed their purse strings at quick service retailers. In a recent blog post, “Report: Consumer Spending at Quick Serves Grew in April,” QSRMagazine.com points to analysis by First Data Corporation which compared year-over-year sales data for April, 2014. FDC’s
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Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they’re turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we’ve witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise
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The International Franchise Association (IFA) VetFran program to recruit and hire veterans into franchising opportunities has been a resounding success. One example is landscaper Hector Rodriguez, a franchisee with The Grounds Guys in West Hartford, Connecticut. Rodriguez was recently featured in Entrepreneur.com’s Franchise Players Q&A interview, titled “Franchise Players: Why Vets and Franchising Go Hand
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Creating and nurturing customer loyalty is a worthy goal for any business. So what’s up with loyalty lately among franchises? In their recent post, “Loyalty Deserves Rewards: Create a Rewards Program That Suits You (And The Customer!),” Franchising.com’s Jack Mackey offers a round-up of some of the latest thinking he shared with participants at a
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Bloomberg news is reporting that the recent infamous data breach was the last straw for Target Corp. Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel. As the only full-service POS provider — from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support — part of Sintel’s commitment to our customers and business community is to share relevant ideas and
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Wonder what EMV and liability shift everyone in the credit card world is talking about? Many merchant are now noticing what is commonly referred to EMV (Europe/MasterCard /Visa). EMV is standard for inter-operation of integrated circuit cards (chip cards) for authenticating credit or debit card transactions.It is basically credit cards (currently used in Europe) that
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Your ambitions and hard work deserve a partner who can offer you franchise-level POS systems and services no matter your size or industry. Sintel Systems direct single source POS solutions is the key to ensuring that your operation moves efficiently. Sintel Systems knows that your time is better spent on growth and expansion. So dream, plan, execute, grow and succeed with Sintel Systems.
