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Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?
by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM
Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…
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The ‘new normal’: a revolution in sanitation and frictionless interaction
A host of technologies have emerged in the location based entertainment world in the post pandemic era to improve sanitation and guest interaction.
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How to cut FEC costs without reducing staff
by Sara Paz
Before taking drastic measures to cut costs, a family entertainment center should explore every avenue that enables it to retain talent. A veteran offers some…
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Are you ready for the esports revolution?
Even during COVID-19 lockdown, and in some cases because of it, the investment in esports continued to see high profile development in Japan, America and…
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FECs: Will you be ready for your customers?
by Sara Paz
When businesses reopen, your consumers will be coming out in a massive roar, and you want to focus on plans that will draw customers to your business. Will…
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Location based entertainment stays relevant with ‘escape rooms’ during COVID-19
Location based entertainment operators are turning to 'remote escape rooms' also known as 'live video escape rooms' to engage customers during the pandemic.
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Changes badly needed for industry survival, starting with trade associations
The need for reform and change within the structure of the amusement and attraction sector has been more than illustrated by recent upheavals, including the…
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How FECs engage with guests during the pandemic lockdown
by Sara Paz
Your guests have amazing memories and experiences with your family entertainment center and can't wait to return! Here are 15 ways to keep them engaged during…
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In memory of Steve Epstein
by Roger Sharpe
Roger Sharpe reflects on his longtime friendship with Steve Epstein, the owner of the Broadway Arcade in New York City, who passed away recently.
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Game machine operators upbeat about future, plan changes
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The LAI Games State of the Industry report finds most game machine operators planning big changes in their businesses as they reopen.
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How to answer difficult questions reopening an amusement center
Reopening an amusement center following COVID-19 is challenging on many levels. Customers and employees want to return, but they naturally have some…
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Talking With: Mike Maas, CEO, AMI Entertainment Network, on COVID-19 recovery
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Vending Times caught up with Mike Maas, CEO of AMI Entertainment Network, one of the oldest and largest suppliers of jukeboxes, to get his take on how the…
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Now's the time to plan your family entertainment center reopening
by Sara Paz
The coronavirus will change the way we do business, the way family entertainment centers operate.
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You got the PPP— so now what?
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?
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How to protect your family entertainment center and customers from COVID-19
by Sara Paz
Family entertainment centers can keep guests safe from COVID-19 by following some common sense practices, such as removing cash and card payment, requiring…
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Stay in the game: Working together, the amusement industry will survive COVID-19
by Scott Sherrod — CEO, Intercard
Veteran amusement industry executive Scott Sherrod calls on all players to work together through the coronavirus criss and keep as normal a routine as…
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Andamiro USA names Kirby sales manager to kick off eventful year
by Tim Sanford
Evan Kirby Evan Kirby has joined Andamiro USA Corp. as sales manager, effective immediately. In this post, he will work to implement sales initiatives…
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National ATM Council Announces 2020-23 Board Of Directors
by Emily Jed
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The National ATM Council Inc. (NAC), the nation's leading trade association representing U.S. independent/retail ATM providers and their…
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by Tim Sanford
DE MEERN, The Netherlands --SuzoHapp has established a website devoted entirely to its extensive lines of components for the original equipment manufacturing…
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Bitstop Installs Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine In Miami Airport
by Tim Sanford
By Tim Sanford TRAVELER'S AID: Bitstop automated teller machine speeds and simplifies the task of buying and selling small qualtities of Bitcoin cryptocurrency…
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