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Lightspeed is a cloud-based commerce platform powering small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world. With smart, scalable and dependable point of sale systems, it's an all-in-one solution that helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments and grow their business.
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Lightspeed is a cloud-based commerce platform powering small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world. With smart, scalable and dependable point of sale systems, it's an all-in-one solution that helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments and grow their business. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Lightspeed is trusted by favorite local businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine. Lightspeed has offices in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia.
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Point of sale systems are a staple in pretty much any business that transacts with its customers face-to-face. Whether you’re a retail...
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Understanding credit card processing fees is one of the more difficult parts of being a business owner. You’re probably already familiar...
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Choosing an aesthetic for your business can be overwhelming, and with so many restaurant design and decor ideas out there, it’s hard...
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So you’re thinking of opening a cafe. We salute you. A well-crafted cafe is a bedrock of your community, a welcome stop in any big...
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Give me one margarita, I’ma open the restaurant doorGive me two margaritas, I’ma send my servers to the floorGive me three margaritas,...
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Starting a retail store or boutique—and ensuring that it succeeds—is a major undertaking. One of the biggest factors is the cost. You’ll...
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How you price dishes on your restaurant’s menu can make or break your business. Price a dish too high, and customers won’t order...
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This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to be celebrating women in business. Women-led enterprises help drive the economy,...
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Why do small businesses fail? That’s the million-dollar question. Starting a business is not easy, and there are countless statistics...
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On March 17, restaurants and bars around the world will serve countless pints of beer to millions of people for Saint Patrick’s Day,...
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According to a survey from Restaurant Owner, restaurant startup costs can range anywhere between $175,500 to more than $2 million....
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Have you ever spent what felt like hours looking for something because your store, warehouse or office was messy? As a business owner,...
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Cafes are attractive to everyone from students to office workers to artists. While Starbucks may get all the attention, any mom-and-pop...
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The world of restaurant licenses and permits in the US is a lengthy and expensive process. But obtaining a restaurant liquor license...
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