One important consideration before entering into a franchise agreement is determining exactly how search engine optimization (SEO) and social media matters are to be handled. Writing in her regular column in HuffingtonPost.com, Allie Gray Freeland, Public Relations Director at iAcquire, says that when it comes to SEO and franchises, the same standard rules apply, but […]
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In a recent post, “‘Dexter’ Malware Infects South African Restaurants, Costs Banks Millions,” the tech news site ArsTechnica.com is reporting that hundreds of thousands of people have probably been affected by the fraud. The malware uploaded contents of the POS terminal’s memory, including customers’ payment cards’ Track 1 and Track 2 data, to servers controlled
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At Sintel, we encourage small shop owners to learn from, and begin thinking like, the big guys. Your company may not yet have a Chief Marketing Officers (CMO), but it’s never too early to align your POS system with your marketing efforts. In a recent MediaPost News’ Marketing Daily blog post titled “Why Your CMO
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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 industry is to share buzz in the news about the casual chain restaurant landscape. Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to
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In a previous blog we talked about how Facebook’s new Graph Search can help you find the customers that you do and do not want. Entrepreneur.com posted an interesting infographic on how to use social media to find customers. The infographic listed some pretty surprising and fascinating information: 77% of business to customer (B2C) marketers
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Last month Facebook launched Graph Search . By using information you have already given such as location data and different posts/photos that you have been tagged and compiling it all into a search engine. For retailers, Graph Search gives you the opportunity to locate the customers you do want and even the one’s you may
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Entrepreneurs should know that the best way to protect their big ideas is by filing Provisional Patent Applications (PPAs). A recent article at entrepreneur.com titled “5 Steps to Safeguard Your Product From Patent Theft” illustrates how inventors may use PPAs to build an impenetrable wall of protection around their big idea. 1. Find all the ideas similar
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Entrepreneur.com brought together marketing experts to create Team Digital. Each week, Team Digital answers your questions on social media marketing, engagement and strategies. When they were asked about social media tips for service industries, Team Digital offered some very helpful advice: Every business should be using Facebook and Twitter. If your business is primarily B2B
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Issuing Gift Cards and collecting customer information are two key categories that can help a business succeed. Gift Cards offer many great benefits to business owners. If your location is currently not taking advantage of a gift card system, you are missing out on a lot of potential revenue! This is a great way to
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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.
