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The holiday season is the busiest stretch of the year for most small businesses. Lines are longer, seasonal staff are still learning the ropes, and everyone behind the counter is focused on keeping things moving.
Best POS System for Small Stores
The best POS system does more than process transactions, it serves as the operational backbone of a modern retail business. In 2026, small stores need technology that supports faster checkouts, real-time inventory tracking, flexible payment . . .
January 15, 2026
EBT Payments at McDonald's

Empowering Communities Through Accessible Meals Golden Arch Enterprises, Inc., which operates several McDonald’s restaurants in California, is setting a new standard for community engagement. Owned and operated by Harris Liu, many of the McDonald’s . . .

January 13, 2026
New USDA SNAP Requirements

New SNAP restrictions from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) are now in effect, introducing important policy changes that redefine how retailers must apply purchase limitations—particularly for items like candy, sugary drinks, and other . . .

January 7, 2026
Retail Mistakes

Many of the biggest challenges small retailers face today aren’t caused by market conditions alone, but by retail mistakes that go unnoticed in daily operations. Outdated technology, unclear processes, and skipped reviews can quietly erode . . .

January 6, 2026
POS Integration

POS Integration is essential for businesses that want to offer smooth, reliable payment experiences for every customer–and CHEXIT can help. By connecting payment processing, menu data, reporting tools, and compliance requirements into one system, integrated . . .

December 5, 2025
Restaurant Meal Programs

Accepting EBT through the Restaurant Meal Programs opens the door for businesses to serve more customers while supporting essential community needs. As more individuals rely on SNAP benefits for groceries and everyday essentials, retailers who . . .

November 14, 2025
retail weighing scales

If you run a meat market, bakery, deli, or produce stand, you know how important reliable retail weighing scales are. A certified legal-for-trade scale keeps you compliant with legal standards, prevents costly errors, and ensures . . .

November 11, 2025
customer loyalty

Customer loyalty doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through consistency, connection, and care. In an age where shoppers have endless options, the most successful retailers are the ones who make every visit feel personal. With . . .

November 5, 2025
Smart POS System

Today’s shoppers expect to pay their way, whether that’s with cash, credit or debit card, digital wallets, or SNAP/EBT. Retailers with modern smart POS systems can give their customers payment flexibility and more. In today’s . . .

October 28, 2025

goEBT News

Walk behind the counter of almost any independent c-store, bodega, or small grocer and you will likely find the same setup: a dial-up EBT box wedged next to a separate . . .
Running a bodega, a corner grocery, a liquor store, or a smoke shop means wearing a dozen hats at once. You're the cashier, the inventory manager, and the compliance officer, . . .
Farmers markets do not come with a fixed checkout counter, a wired terminal, or a reliable outlet nearby. Vendors set up under a tent, break down at the end of . . .

Merchant Spotlight

Reliable, easy payment solutions

goEBT provides busy merchants with payment solutions that make owning a business a little easier. Owning a business is hard, accepting payments shouldn’t have to be.

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