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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.
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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.
While the pandemic-induced global supply chain crisis has wreaked havoc on many industries, the retail industry has been particularly...
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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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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...
- by Lightspeed
While restaurants typically see an increase in business over the summer, patio season has been the key to survival for many restaurants...
- by Lightspeed
Staying relevant, active and keeping up with the latest trends is essential in surviving the ever-changing hospitality industry in...
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Restaurants spend between 25 and 40% of their revenue on inventory, making food cost the single largest operating expense foodservice...
- by Lightspeed
By now, you’ve probably realized how important social media is for your business and how it can improve customer engagement, help...
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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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Who doesn’t love playing on a golf course with beautiful, natural scenery? Playing on a golf course that is rich in flora and fauna...
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Are you concerned that your clubhouse restaurant isn’t getting as many reservations as it could? You may be losing diners because...
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On March 17, restaurants and bars around the world will serve countless pints of beer to an estimated 33 million people for Saint Patrick’s...
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When opening your new restaurant you have a lot of decisions to make: what beers will you serve on tap? What color will the walls be?...
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Nearly one in five Americans and three in 10 Canadians adopted a pet during the pandemic. Now that pets are in 70% of U.S. households...
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When it comes to social media, still images are no longer going to be a driving force. By the end of 2022, experts predict that videos...
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All types of games are making their way into the restaurant and bar scene, adding a new dimension to the dining experience. Games are...
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Fraud is common in restaurants. Why? Large staffs with multiple people who have access to systems and registers, combined with multiple...
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Of all the markets in this country, the food industry is the most likely to offer free samples. Whether it’s a tray of teriyaki chicken...
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A product description is more than just a few words about the products you sell in your online shop. A good product description informs...
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Some chefs pay attention to the latest restaurant industry trends, and some chefs create the trends.Take one of the latest casual dining...
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Email personalization has become a necessary marketing tactic to get your customers fully engaged with your business. 92% of customers ...
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