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8 tips for starting a catering business
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
A catering business can be an ideal expansion as it can create another revenue channel as well as an opportunity to grow the customer base. But there are…
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New strategies boost demand for crypto ATMs
As more people use cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency ATMs offer a hassle-free way to exchange cryptocurrencies. Crypto ATM market players are focusing on…
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Loss prevention synergy: training, technology, tools, tactics
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
Vending theft prevention consists of four elements that work together: training, technologies, tools and tactics.
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Mixed use leisure entertainment: a logical progression
A new generation of entertainment facility businesses is taking advantage of available retail venues for larger entertainment spaces.
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2 food cost myths hamstringing convenience foodservice recovery
Most convenience services operators are quick to attribute high food cost to price changes, and then there is the Internet doling out wrong information, like…
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Arcade entertainment’s rotating obsession continues
The fascination with intense and dynamic motion simulation continues, with a host of players entering the market.
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Top 5 reasons to use thermal paper for printing
by Jamie Thorsa — Content Writter, Graphic Tickets & System
Today, everyone has made debit and credit cards their preferred payment mediums. Thus, businesses have to have the ability to process and accept electronic…
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Key control holds key to controlling vending theft
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
A common denominator across the industry is the total lack of structured and disciplined key audit, documentation and control. "It's the keys stupid!"
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Recovery drives versatile VR entertainment formats
An audience that has been in enforced isolation is now more than hungry to socialize once again, and marketing, promotional and entertainment live events will…
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How to launch a meal kit delivery business
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Convenience services operators striving to stay in business during the pandemic are being creative and expanding their options. One strategy is establishing a…
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Mobile VR gains clout for post-pandemic entertainment
VR and simulator attractions in a mobile or containerized package is not new, but developments in this field of entertainment are accelerating in the…
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Loss prevention case study: 2nd shift driver confesses to stealing $5k in 5 months
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
A route driver considered to be a model employee was able to steal cash on a regular basis because of insufficient supervision.
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2021 amusement machine releases sprouting from all directions
New releases have been unseasonably slow this year, but signs of life are now rapidly emerging.
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The most profitable OEM kiosk opportunities for 2021
by Richard Thompson — Sales VP, Global OEM, Zebra Technologies
For those entrepreneurial kiosk businesses able to move quickly, there are still plenty of opportunities to develop solutions and services with staying power.
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21 sales prospecting tips for convenience services
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
A comprehensive list of considerations for convenience services selling.
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Investment floods immersive entertainment enterprises, sowing the next 'Roaring 20s'
Immersive entertainment companies are finding little trouble securing capital for expansion as the COVID lockdowns end, positioning the industry for the next…
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Vending loss prevention orientation; the nuts and bolts
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The loss prevention orientation is one of the key elements of a proven loss prevention strategy using industry standards that impact of unaccountable cash and…
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Sega’s shifting status: How far will ramifications spread?
The change in the status quo could see operators, distributors, spare parts and even exhibition and media companies being forced to quickly adapt or perish.
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Content publishers, venues vie for dominance of exploding e-sports
The impact of e-sports on the streaming and conventional broadcast media has become evident in e-sports events, while the adoption of e-sports venues to…
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How to choose an integrated e-commerce solution
by John Hickey
An integrated e-commerce solution provides an opportunity to increase sales and to create a positive experience with your brand from a sales, marketing and…
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