POS Executive Commentary
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Near & Dear To My Heart: Education & Certification Recap
9/12/2012
The main theme for RetailNOW 2012 - something near and dear to my heart - RSPA certification was woven into the entire conference and expo. Beginning with his keynote address, Joe Finizio, President and CEO of RSPA, laid out a challenge for resellers to ‘step up their game’ and get educated and get certified. By Lauren Stark, RSPA
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RetailNOW 2012: Words From Our Outgoing Chairman Of The Board
9/12/2012
As I conclude my year as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the RSPA, I can honestly look back and say that it has been an exceptional year—both for the association and for me personally. Les Farrance, Comprehensive Retail Solutions, 2011-2012 RSPA Chairman of the Board
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RSPA President's Note - September 2012
9/12/2012
Since this is the RetailNOW recap issue, I wanted to give my perspective on the event. Record attendance, record number of world class exhibitors, relevant industry specific education and our announcement of breaking the 1,000 member company mark—all great milestones for RSPA but the best of all was the positive feedback from our attendees and exhibitors, who said that RetailNOW was good for their businesses. By Joe Finizo, president & CEO, RSPA
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Socially Speaking: QR Codes
9/12/2012
How smartphones can help bridge the gap between social media and your brand. By Ryan J. Holdridge, technical communicator, pcAmerica
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What Is Visa's TIP Program And How Does It Work?
9/12/2012
In August 2011, Visa published a bulletin promoting the adoption of dual interface terminals within their Technology Innovation Program (TIP). The program introduced plans to accelerate the migration to chip-and-PIN cards, also referred to as EMV, in the United States by providing incentive for retailers to install and support contact and contactless chip card technology. By Christopher Justice, CEO, Java Payments
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7 Ways To Work Smarter Not Harder
9/11/2012
Do you ever find yourself sucking down coffee, working late, bending over backwards and stressing out to check off items on a never-ending to-do list? You might be a hard worker — and that’s great — but if you set aside a few minutes to think about the way you work, chances are you can find some ways to boost your productivity and decrease your stress. Here are seven tips for working smarter rather than harder. By Ritika Trikha, career advice writer, CareerBliss.com
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Increase Your Brand Visibility And Your Bottom Line
9/11/2012
Video enables your organization to effectively connect with key audiences. It can also strengthen your market position, brand reputation and profits. So why aren’t more resellers utilizing video in their marketing efforts? By Amanda Williams, marketing team leader, ScanSource Services Group
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RetailNOW 2012: Innovative Solution Award Winners
9/11/2012
Innovation is alive and well and happening at a VAR near you. A wealth of invigorating entries into the annual Innovative Solution Awards confirm that while technology is evolving fast, creative ways to apply it to real-world challenges are more than keeping up with the pace. By Lisa Terry, contributor, VSR Magazine
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RSPA Jam Band Rocks Out For Charity
9/11/2012
If you have ever played a musical instrument in a school band or better yet played in a rock band, you know that it can become a lifelong passion. We had been talking about the Jam Band for the past few years but needed a purpose to bring a group of rock and rollers together on stage for what could either be a recreation of our youth or a major train wreck. By Joe Finizio, president and CEO, RSPA
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Designing The Next Generation Of Retail Spaces: Part 1 Of 4
7/12/2012
The retail industry is in flux. Buffeted on all sides by the winds of change, retailers of all stripes are struggling to react to the challenges posed by online commerce, social review sites and “showrooming” customers. By Alen Puaca, creative director, iQmetrix