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          FREDERICK, MARYLAND (PRWEB) DECEMBER 08, 2016 Essential Systems Solutions (Essential), celebrates its 5 year anniversary as an industry leader in Point of Sale restaurant & retail technology and professional services. Essential was founded on December 5, 2011 by President Jason Thompson and VP, Customer Relations Michael L. Tash. The co-founders noticed that the changes in the POS industry created a need for trusted technology advisors for small business owners and Read More

Have you ever been in a completely quiet store – with no music playing in the background? What did you think? If you are like most people, you probably felt uncomfortable, and after browsing around for a bit, you quickly left, and headed toward a friendlier, more welcoming store. On another note, have you ever left a restaurant because the music was far too loud or unpleasant? Did it make you feel anxious and stressed? Read More

As a restaurant owner, protecting your employees and customers is probably one of the most challenging parts of your job. Drawing customers into your restaurants for increased business must be balanced with the concerns of crime, loss, liability, food safety and security. Restaurant owners and managers should consider a proactive approach to their security program. From quick serve and fast casual to fine dining, four best practices can be taken to protect against losses and Read More

        The Holiday shopping season begins with Black Friday and that’s the best time for retailers to turn a profit. It’s hard to believe but Black Friday is less than 30 days away.  Get ready for hungry shopping crowds. This is the perfect opportunity for restaurant owners to nab new customers, increase sales, and establish a loyal clientele for the slow winter months. Here are 5 tips to make this a happier, Read More

Sometimes fixing a POS system, cracked screen, dead motherboard, or even a broken thermal printer is almost as costly as buying a new one. When that happens, you have a pretty tough decision to make: Do I stick with what I’ve been using and love, or get something brand new? Here’s what you should consider before making the choice. It might seem like new technology is always preferable to repairing older hardware, but that’s only Read More