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15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

There have been some exciting developments in EPoS systems designed to optimise the management of hospitality businesses, including many specifically for restaurants of all types – from street food outlets to cafés to formal dining establishments.

A good restaurant EPoS system should help you manage and streamline all aspects of your business, from front of house to back of house. For example, EPoS systems can typically help you with handling reservations, taking and assigning orders, taking customer payments, cashflow, inventory management (stock levels and usage to reduce wastage), staff matters (such as scheduling and tracking labour costs) and kitchen management.

>See also: Opening a restaurant: The key ingredients to start-up success

The other key part of any hospitality PoS solution comes from the data it generates.

All the systems on offer provide business data and analytics, but the best EPoS systems for restaurants present you with reports that are easy to understand, as well as useful overviews of how each part of your business is performing.

Perhaps most important is the data that can help you with customer engagement and marketing. For example, tracking customer order history can help

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IT WORKS!® Appoints Forrest Smith Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Next-Gen Innovation

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IT WORKS!®, a global leader in lifestyle and wellness products, has appointed Forrest Smith as Chief Strategy Officer. A proven entrepreneur and innovator, Smith will lead growth initiatives, innovation roadmapping, and cross-functional integration as the company continues its transformation into an industry trailblazer.
Smith brings a strong track record of entrepreneurial success, having founded, scaled, and sold multiple companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of Global Operations at a publicly-traded network marketing company, where he spearheaded enterprise-wide modernization—advancing the adoption of AI, automation, and data analytics to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

“Forrest’s ability to pair founder-level creativity with enterprise execution makes him uniquely positioned to guide our strategic agenda,”

said Peter Griscom, IT WORKS! President and COO.

“His proven track record of building companies and driving innovation at scale will help position IT WORKS! for the future—empowering our field, our customers, and our community with world-class products and business opportunities.”

Smith’s appointment underscores IT WORKS!’s commitment to building a future-ready organization defined by agility, creativity, and scale.
About IT WORKS!
IT WORKS!® is a global leader in lifestyle and wellness products, dedicated to helping people live their best lives through innovative solutions that support health, beauty, and

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Founder of Just Bank™ AI and Social Media Influencer Kena Dawn Brings Her Brand Back To Velovita®

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Successful branding superstar and designer Kena Dawn is back at Velovita®, ready to reignite her passion and drive the company’s mission forward, inspiring growth and expansion.
In 2021, Kena Dawn Smith achieved an All-Star ranking with Velovita® and helped women everywhere break free and discover paths to greater financial freedom and healthier lifestyles. Today, Kena is a force to be reckoned with after more than a decade in network marketing.

“As a wife, mom, and someone who started in this industry over a decade ago with no college degree, but with a belief: hard work + vision = possibility. I walked into network marketing because I saw what it could do for people like me — people wanting more than a 9-5, wanting legacy, wanting to lead,”

said Kena in a recent interview. 

“Previously in Velovita®, I achieved what many only aim for, led teams that drove millions in sales, climbed to the top ranks, and helped dozens of people see that their dreams were not only valid but possible. Those wins gave me a platform, but more than that—they taught me leadership, perseverance, and how to create a thriving community.”

Kosta Gara, Velovita Founder & CEO, shared: 

“We welcome Kena back into our fold, confident

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