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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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Best Restaurant POS Systems

When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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The 4 Best Cannabis Payment Processing Companies For Dispensaries

Despite intense demand from consumers to be able to use their credit cards at a marijuana dispensary, there is currently no legal, secure method to accept credit cards for cannabis sales. There are, however, viable alternatives to operating on a cash-only basis, which this article will discuss in detail.

Main Street Mavericks Day Three: Meeting Small Businesses In Corvallis

To learn who the Main Street Mavericks are and what road trip we’re on, head on over to our Day One Main Street Mavericks Blog to learn all about us and our adventures around Oregon! We are on a mission to meet as many small businesses in Oregon as possible on a six-day road trip across Oregon. We’re coming to Corvallis from day two in Cannon Beach.

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Heartland Thrift Shop

We bring about 30 percent of the operating budget in for the animal shelter. The rest comes from financial donations. We sell pretty much everything that you can imagine. If we can make a dollar on it, we will. We sell pet supplies, books, clothing, toys, games, little, small furniture, and a lot of kitchenware and accessories. You name it, we sell it.

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Valley Rock Gym

Valley Rock Gym is located in downtown Corvallis. This new addition to the city was born from passion and necessity — and in the short time since it has opened its doors has found itself already an essential part of the community.

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Green House Coffee + Plants

The store’s aesthetic is overpowered with cuteness and kitch; there’s something for everyone — especially if they need to go to the bathroom. One Google review says, “Make sure you visit the bathroom before you leave.” And we concur: Every vegan coffeeshop needs a wrestling and jungle-themed restroom to empower and uplift you.

Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Common Fields

Our first stop on day three of Main Street Mavericks took us to Corvallis and the Common Fields Food Truck Pod. Owned by Jacob Oliver, the space is located at 545 SW 3rd St and encompasses four restaurants with local beers and board games, too.

Main Street Mavericks Day Two: Meeting Cannon Beach’s Small Businesses

On day two of the Main Street Mavericks road trip across Oregon, Kendall and I made our way to the North Coast of Oregon. Most of our scheduled businesses were in Cannon Beach, the iconic town with the giant Haystack Rock as its landmark.

Best POS For Bars In 2024

Looking for a POS system that can keep up with your bar or nightclub? Learn what features are most important in vetting providers and discover the best bar-specific POS systems.

6 Best Coffee Shop POS Systems In 2024

Coffee shops are busy places, and you need a POS that can keep up. Here’s the cream of the crop when it comes to point of sale software for cafes and coffee shops, and all the features you should be on the lookout for.