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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.
Did you know that 90% of companies have some kind of customer loyalty program? However, most loyalty program members aren’t actively...
- by Lightspeed
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
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
When one of your locations receives a new shipment from a wholesaler, how do you decide the prices of the inventory inside? Knowing...
- 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
Building customer loyalty should never go out of style, but sometimes you need to change it up. Luckily, we have a few inexpensive...
- 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
A solid restaurant social media marketing strategy is an essential part of a comprehensive marketing plan. Rounding out your digital...
- by Lightspeed
How does the food served by restaurants affect our planet? While the restaurant industry focuses on making memorable experiences for...
- 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
Understanding credit card processing fees is one of the more difficult parts of being a business owner. Trying to grasp the difference...
- by Lightspeed
Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers small businesses face when looking to implement growth strategies. That’s why it’s...
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