How to Achieve Work/Life Balance
We all are constantly trying to balance our responsibilities. Life happens-your kids need attention, the babysitter bails, maybe you wake up with the sniffles, but all the while you have a business you need to [...]
The Guest Experience of the Future!
We live in an age full of new technologies and options for customization. Google and other sites are gaining more information about users than ever before. Companies today are using fully automated systems that allow [...]
BOOK REPORT: Ideal Team Player
John Maxwell once said, “Readers are leaders and leaders are readers.” In this industry books can have a tremendous impact on your career as a leader and entrepreneur. Today we are introducing our new series [...]
Next Generation Payment Security
Ever wonder what all the buzz was about surrounding all these newfangled payment types like Apple Pay, EMV, Door Dash, and others? Are you confused about what that means for your business and what you [...]
Hiring Best Practices: Finding Talent that STAYS!
As you have likely experienced, the turnover rate for restaurants is crazy high-anywhere from 75 -250 percent! Finding the right people, and attracting the right talent-then maintaining and retaining it is not only imperative, but [...]
The Ins and Outs of Kitchen Video: What is it, who needs it, and why?
Are you considering adding kitchen video but aren't quite sure how? Or maybe you're tired of losing tickets or the cost of paper is outrageous. Whatever the case is, today we’re going to discuss all [...]
NorthStar Launches Reseller Network!
Today is a big day! NorthStar has officially launched our nationwide reseller network for our signature cloud-based software POS solution. Six years ago, we developed NorthStar for the Restaurant Industry, providing a crucially needed omni-channel [...]
Restaurant Email Marketing 101: Segmenting, Technology and More
It’s all about communication! Running a business, building the relationship with your guests and getting them right back in the door is something every restaurant owner hopes to achieve. Whether you’re an old pro or [...]
Managing Your Restaurant Franchisees with Technology
This article is going to cover how to help you focus on working on the brand instead of in the brand. How can you get markets ready to grow your brand by giving them the [...]
Personal and Professional Tools for Success in the Restaurant Industry and Beyond
Professional development to make the time you spend at work a little more productive. The five things to consider to make yourselves better as a professional. Task Management To do lists. Asana or Wonderlist: dates [...]
Tackling New Technology in your Restaurant
Challenges of the industry are and the evolving technology needs that consumers are driving into the industry. Discussing Omnivore and the menu pad point of sale integration, creating a sustainable product, built out of need [...]
Tips to Avoid Employee Theft in your Restaurant
Why should you be concerned about theft in your restaurant? Every day we get calls from clients who suspect employees may be stealing from them. Whether it’s cash flow coming up short, an employee driving [...]
Technology Building Blocks For Building Your Restaurant
The platforms and solutions in this Podcast are the top five solutions that you should consider when starting or talking about starting a restaurant. Restaurant Point of Sale Systems The bedrock of technology and revenue [...]
Social Media Overview
Social media plays a huge roll in our landscape. Understanding your message and your channels can make or break your business. This episode reviews the larger players in the social media game, and tips [...]
NorthStar Tradeshow Recap
And We're Back! The NorthStar team just finished up a flurry of tradeshows and we're excited to bring back everything we've been learning and sharing over the past couple months. We're not done though! [...]
Upcoming NorthStar Events and Tradeshows
We're Hitting the Road! Find CBS at a Trade Show Near You! ISV IQ Show February 28, 2017 Santa Ana, CA Learn More Foundations Forum March 1, 2017 [...]