Office refreshments more important than ever in the post pandemic era

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

One of the biggest challenges businesses are facing in the post pandemic era is how to meet employee expectations. Many companies are allowing employees to…

Why technology is driving a bright future for vending

by Caroline Jeanneau

Providing the right customer experience, with a fast, seamless and secure purchasing journey, is a key factor for success. To manage this transformation…

Industrial supply vending: Why the surge shows no signs of letting up

by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend

The pandemic and supply chain disruptions have accelerated the need for effective inventory visibility for industrial supply distributors. Vending and…

What is the 'metaverse?'

by Shelly Palmer

Existing definitions of the metaverse all have their limitations. Imagine tweens interacting with one another in a space without the need for handheld devices…

How to choose the right smart lock

by Linzi Agnew — Marketing Executive, Camlock Systems

A step-by-step guide to choosing the right smart lock for your business.

Seeking young employees? Here's what to consider

Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.

Let’s reimagine convenience where we live, work, learn and play

by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments

Consumer adoption of new technology is being put to the test with this season's pent-up demand for travel and hospitality combined with the return to work and…

‘The Automat' movie finally gives our pioneering institution its due

by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com

The benefits that were provided through the Automat have been spoken of often, but here is a comprehensive revealing of how and why this was accomplished, a…

How partnering with vending operators helps businesses thrive amid supply chain woes

by Bryan Hebert — Executive Vice President of Sales, Nayax

Small businesses are finding that hosting vending machines allows for diversification of product offerings and enables them to introduce products to new…

How vending can support sustainability in the workplace

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Thanks to new technology, there are several ways vending can help organizations looking for ways to improve workplace sustainability.

Commuter food trends for 2022, and how vending can improve employees’ lives

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Healthy vending solutions at work allow commuters to have health-conscious foods and lunches that they will keep coming back to.

How budgeting helped us survive challenging times

by Ray Friedrich

Veteran convenience services operator Ray Friedrich describes key budget processes that allow a business to sustain a profit.

Intellectual property rights: What they mean for kiosks and vending machines

by Bryan Wheelock — Attorney at Law, Principal, Harness IP

Intellectual property rights are critical for all types of technology. A patent attorney offers an overview of the main aspects of these rights for self-serve…

Self-Service Innovation Summit reveals unattended technologies gaining traction

by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments

Technology veteran Sabina Osorio, marketing director at Worldnet Payments, offers her insights on the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where she found…

How vending machines are shaping the COVID recovery

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Vending machines provided a safe alternative to venturing out of offices or into crowded environments during the COVID lockdowns and were a necessity for some.

Why you need to work on, not in your business

by Ray Friedrich

How one mentor taught this vending/foodservice veteran the importance of well documented systems and procedures for every aspect of the business.

Fresh milk vending: The latest milestone for quality product and service

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Where office coffee machines were once limited to powdered dairy options, fresh milk can now be used easily to create authentic frothy cappuccinos, creamy…

Can you lead?

by Ray Friedrich

Just being able to motivate people isn't enough — leaders need to be empathetic and connect with people to be successful. A veteran vending/foodservice leader…

SWOT analysis: Critical aspect of your strategic plan

by Ray Friedrich — CEO, Sterling Services

All organizations have their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is why the SWOT analysis is one of the most important aspects of a…

Don’t forget the importance of strategic planning

by Ray Friedrich

Because business conditions change over time, it is necessary to have a long-term strategic plan that allows you to adapt your foundational business plan.