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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.
So you’re thinking of opening a cafe. We salute you. A well-crafted cafe is a bedrock of your community, a welcome stop in any big...
- by Lightspeed
Give me one margarita, I’ma open the restaurant doorGive me two margaritas, I’ma send my servers to the floorGive me three margaritas,...
- by Lightspeed
Starting a retail store or boutique—and ensuring that it succeeds—is a major undertaking. One of the biggest factors is the cost. You’ll...
- by Lightspeed
Barcodes are an essential part of doing business as a retailer. So are SKUs. They can feel like second nature, a quintessentially understood...
- by Lightspeed
Boutiques are the heart and soul of the retail world. Independent shops never miss a beat when it comes to keeping up with trends,...
- by Lightspeed
How you price dishes on your restaurant’s menu can make or break your business. Price a dish too high, and customers won’t order...
- by Lightspeed
This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to be celebrating women in business. Women-led enterprises help drive the economy,...
- by Lightspeed
Why do small businesses fail? That’s the million-dollar question. Starting a business is not easy, and there are countless statistics...
- by Lightspeed
On March 17, restaurants and bars around the world will serve countless pints of beer to millions of people for Saint Patrick’s Day,...
- by Lightspeed
According to a survey from Restaurant Owner, restaurant startup costs can range anywhere between $175,500 to more than $2 million....
- by Lightspeed
Have you ever spent what felt like hours looking for something because your store, warehouse or office was messy? As a business owner,...
- by Lightspeed
Cafes are attractive to everyone from students to office workers to artists. While Starbucks may get all the attention, any mom-and-pop...
- by Lightspeed
The world of restaurant licenses and permits in the US is a lengthy and expensive process. But obtaining a restaurant liquor license...
- by Lightspeed
Thinking of starting a vape shop? Like most businesses, embarking on the adventure of opening a vape store is no easy task. But there...
- by Lightspeed
Growing your business can be tough. With so many other merchants in your area offering similar products and services, attracting and...
- by Lightspeed
There are over a million retail businesses in the United States. Most of them are small businesses, with one location or an ecommerce...
- by Lightspeed
Hiring and retaining top talent has been a common stumbling block for restaurants, but the issue has only become worse over the past...
- by Lightspeed
Do you dream of spending your days catching every sports game on television and hosting your city’s biggest fans all while munching...
- by Lightspeed
If you’re new to the restaurant industry, starting from scratch can be a challenge. Buying a franchise restaurant could be a great...
- by Lightspeed
The kitchen is the heart of the restaurant. What comes out of it (and how quickly it comes out) makes or breaks the dining experience...
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