Free POS support for Restaurant POS systems including Micros and Aloha 

Free POS support for Retail POS systems including RMS Retail and Tablet POS systems

The forum offers unbiased and independent information, resources, white papers and educational videos for business owners and managers considering the purchase of a new POS system and for end users and support staff looking for answers.  POS Forum in business since 2006, has been the leader in providing free POS support and resources via the Internet.  The free POS support forum includes information regarding POS hardware, POS software reviews and POS software updates for restaurant, grocery and retail POS users from other POS users and POS support staff.  POSforum.net is THE place to meet and exchange valuable POS information, discuss POS issues, air POS questions and get answers.  Join hundreds of POS prospects, users, support staff and vendors discussing issues, answering questions and helping others in the chat rooms.  

POS Forum is a member of the POS Advice family of POS related Internet sites that also includes the Free Restaurant Newsletter, POS Provider Directory, the Credit Card Provider Directory, the Free POS Advice and Mobile-Optimizers.  

The directory sites provide a listing and mini-website for local POS providers and local credit card providers so prospects can locate them online, review their qualifications and contact these local experts directly for an immediate connection via the Internet.

The POS Advice family is set up to assist and inform without selling any POS software, POS hardware or credit card processing.  All sites are go to sources for unbiased, independent information and assistance.  Other so called POS information sites are just landing pages for POS resellers or developers pushing their own systems.  This lack of independent and unbiased information makes comparisons between POS systems very difficult.  We’re in business to uncomplicated the POS selection process in order for the POS buyer to make the best decision.

The selection of a POS system is a critical decision that you will live with for many years, take your time and take advantage of our free resources so you can make an informed decision.  If you need help along the way in making a POS purchase decision we are available on a one on one basis if needed.    

Restaurant Resource Guide for hard to find restaurant services from preferred partners providing special online offers and discounts.

Restaurant Resource Guide

The RIGHT Products and Services

 For All Your Restaurant Needs

The Restaurant Resource Guide connects restaurateurs with business partners eager to help your restaurant succeed.  The Internet is full of information, but the Restaurant Resource Guide provides recommended solutions from suppliers that can be trusted.  These established business partners are experienced suppliers with proven track records providing special online offers and exclusive online discounts for both start-up and established restaurants and business professionals.

More than 50 categories of proven products, services and solutions including:

• Exclusive electronic deal of the day offers for laptops, PC’s and big screen TV’s
• Corporation credit services, incorporation assistance, legal documents and searches
• Credit card merchant processing assistance including mobile and tip payouts via credit cards
• Design services for logos, menus, mobile apps, mobile websites, themes and traditional websites
• Employee services including back ground checks, HR forms, recruitment, scheduling and training services
• Financing options and Marketing services
• Office equipment including cloud based phone solutions and video surveillance systems
• PC offers for hosting, off-site back-up service, security, software, remote access and virus protection
• Personal offers for free tax filing, identity theft protection, insurance, mobile phones and travel offers
  
• Printing sources for banners, brochures, checks, coasters, flyers, forms, ID cards, napkins and signs
• Restaurant solutions for accounting, decor items, furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment, payroll processing and supplies
• Staff shoes, uniforms and custom imprinted promotional items including neon signs

More than 150 established and preferred business partners including:

• Aramark
• AVG
• Best Buy
• CardFlex
• Constant Contact
• Crocs
• D & B
• Deluxe
• Equifax
• Expedia
• FedEx
• GoDaddy
• Groupon
• Hotels.com
• HR Direct
• iContact
• Legal Zoom
• Life Lock
• Log Me In
• Maitre'D POS
• Malwarebytes
• Microsoft
• Monster.com
• Paychex
• Sage
• Shoes for Crews
• SimplexGrinnell
• Sonos
• Sterling Payment Systems
• Tiger Direct
• U Bid
• Walmart

Plus new ideas like free cloud based employee scheduling from Schedule101 and streamlined tip payouts via a Visa card from Tip Central to name just two!  The Restaurant Resource Guide also includes resources to assist with the selection of a restaurant POS system and a direct link to a free white paper from Maitre'D POS Systems.

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The selection of a restaurant POS system is a critical decision that you will live with for many years, take your time and take advantage of our free resources so you can make an informed decision.  The right restaurant POS system quickly pays for itself, use our Return on Investment calculator to determine your payback time line based on your specific operation.  Our Restaurant POS 3-Step Purchase Guide has been designed for owners and managers and is another free resource from POS Advice.  If you need personal assistance along the way we’re available on a one on one basis, get all the details on how we can assist you on our website.

For weekly restaurant related ideas, news, articles and updates subscribe to our free Restaurant Newsletter. 

Your comments and questions are always appreciated and will be answered promptly, my email is Bob@POS-Advice.com.

POS Advice is a proud supporter of both the National Restaurant Association and the Retail Solution Providers Association:

                            

Looking for a local POS Provider or a local Credit Card Provider, use our free directories to connect directly with an expert in your area.

Restaurant

Network Management

Is your POS Network Secure and PCI Compliant?

Are Credit Card transactions separate from Wi-Fi traffic?

Who is Monitoring and Maintaining Your Network?

Has your Network  Hub turned into a Rat’s Nest?

What Happens when your Internet Connection Fails?

 

 Need a Solution so you can be a restaurateur 

instead of an IT guru?

Every Restaurant Owner and Manager Knows they Must be PCI Compliant!

But what does the network include?  What started out as a simple Internet connection for processing credit cards is now a network of devices that include:

• Back-office PC for Email and Internet Access
• POS System with Credit Card Processing
• Smartphone Mobile Payment Devices
• iPad Server Order Entry Terminals
• Phone System using Voice over IP
• Surveillance Camera System
• Customer Online Ordering
• Refrigeration Monitoring
• Security Alarm System
• Digital Menu Boards
• Customer Wi-Fi
• Digital Signage
• Video Games
• Jukebox
• ATM

OK you know you need a secure and PCI compliant network, but what does that mean?

The restaurant must provide the following:

• Password Protected Firewall
• Password Protected Network Access
• Separate Public and Private Wi-Fi Networks
• PCI-DSS Compliant Certified Point of Sale Software

Who can handle this if you are not a PC guru?  A properly trained and certified 24/7 managed network security company that is knowledgeable in PCI-DSS requirements for restaurants.  For a complete list of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards requirements for a restaurant network management just click here.

Don’t have a proven solution provider?  Heartland Payment Systems is managing over ten thousand sites with cost effective programs that are monitored 24/7.  Heartland SmartLink solutions include hardware and software to create and manage a secure PCI-DSS compliant network for your restaurant.  For a Free Audit of Your Current Network call 1-866-827-9169 or for email access to schedule your free network audit just click here. 

But what happens when your Internet connection fails on a busy night?  Is your staff prepared with hand-operated credit card machines (knuckle-busters)?  Are these manual transactions authorized and processed after the customer has left?  What about phony cards and charge-backs for these transactions?  What about the charged tip on these transactions?

The Hearland SmartLink solution can also include cost-effective broadband Cellular Backup in case your DSL or cable modem fails.  For a Free Audit of Your Current Network call 1-866-827-9169 or for email access to schedule your free network audit just click here.

For more information visit our website at POS-Advice and stay up to date by subscribing to our weekly restaurant newsletter.

Your comments and questions are always appreciated and will be answered promptly, my email is Bob@POS-Advice.com.

POS Advice is a proud member and supporter of both the National Restaurant Association and the Retail Solution Providers Association:

 

Looking for a local POS Provider or a local Credit Card Provider,use our free directories to connect directly with an expert in your area.

Restaurant Resource Guide for hard to find restaurant services from preferred partners providing special offers and discounts.