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Practical articles on running your business: multi-location management, daily closing, staff planning and efficient workflows for retail and hospitality.
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Autumn Checklist: How to Get Your Business Ready for the New Season
Switch over your product range, plan promotions, prepare your team and technology: the compact autumn checklist for retail and hospitality businesses in Austria.
From Excel to Inventory Management: Making the Switch in Five Steps
Clean up data, define the structure, import, count stock, train the team: how to move from an Excel list to a real inventory management system.
Setting reorder points and safety stock correctly: no more empty shelves
A simple rule of thumb, practical tips and automatic order proposals: how to set the reorder point and minimum stock per item correctly – without overstocking.
Cross-Location Reports and Centralised Inventory Management
A practical guide to cross-location reports and centralised inventory management for multi-location businesses.
Buying vs. Renting a POS System: Which Is the Better Choice?
A practical comparison of buying versus renting/leasing a POS system: pros, cons and how to decide.
Switching POS Providers in Austria: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, vendor-neutral guide to switching POS providers in Austria: data export, Nullbeleg, and FinanzOnline re-registration.
How to Conduct a Stocktake Step by Step
A practical step-by-step guide to conducting a stocktake: preparation, execution and analysis.
Einwegpfand at the Till: Handling the 25-Cent Deposit Correctly
Since 1 January 2025, Austria has applied an Einwegpfand (single-use drinks deposit) of 25 cents to drinks in plastic bottles and cans from 0.1 to 3 litres. Milk and milk drinks as well as beverage cartons are among the exemptions.
Mobile Cash Register & Seasonal Business in Austria: A Guide to Mobile POS
A practical guide for Austrian seasonal and mobile businesses choosing a reliable mobile cash register for market stalls, food trucks and event selling.
POS System Cost in Austria: Prices and Fees Explained
A clear breakdown of POS system cost in Austria: software, hardware, the signature-creation unit, payment fees and hidden costs.