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Infographic showing the difference between markup and margin in retail pricing, with examples of cost, selling price, profit, and percentage calculations
April 22, 2026 | 10 min read

The Difference Between Markup and Margin: What Retailers Get Wrong

Markup is based on cost. Margin is based on the selling price. A 50% markup gives you only a 33.3% margin — and most retailers don’t realize the gap until they check their books. Formulas, tables, and real examples inside.

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A professional, organized workspace featuring a laptop displaying financial growth charts, a dedicated business credit card, and a checkbook to illustrate key small business accounting tips like separating finances and managing cash flow for the 2026 tax year
April 15, 2026 | 12 min read

Small Business Accounting Tips That Keep Your Money Where It Belongs

Separate your money, pick the right accounting method, reconcile weekly, and plan for taxes year-round. Practical accounting tips for small business owners who want fewer surprises at tax time.

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NRS Point of Sale system on a checkout counter inside a gas station convenience store.
April 9, 2026 | 14 min read

4 Premium POS Features That Solve Your Biggest Gas Station Challenges

Learn how tobacco scan data automation, security camera integration, delivery platform connections, and ID scanning with loyalty programs solve the biggest operational challenges gas stations face.

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Sample business plan for a grocery shop showing a modern independent grocery store interior with NRS POS checkout station and fresh produce displays
April 7, 2026 | 13 min read

A Sample Business Plan for a Grocery Shop: The Missing Blueprint for Independent Retailers

Most sample business plans for a grocery shop skip the operational details that determine success. This guide covers concepts, compliance, technology, and financial strategies specific to independent grocers competing in 2026.

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A cashier at a convenience store uses a standard barcode scanner connected to a native POS system to track a roll of lottery scratch-off tickets.
April 2, 2026 | 11 min read

Can a Lottery Tracking System Be Integrated With Existing POS Hardware?

Discover why native POS lottery tracking outperforms third-party integrations for convenience stores, bodegas, and gas stations.

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March 27, 2026 | 11 min read

How to Start a Food Company: The Operator’s Blueprint for 2026

Most guides on how to start a food company cover recipes and business plans. This one covers what keeps a food business running — permits, payments, inventory, and the tech stack that holds it all together.

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Old gas station in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky, featuring a colorful building with signs for gas, burgers, and souvenirs, several parked cars, and a tall red vintage-style sign with a palm tree on top.
March 16, 2026 | 11 min read

Hints and Tips to Modernize Your Gas Station

This guide breaks down the must-have POS features that independent retailers need to stay competitive. Learn how sales reporting, CRM tools, and reliable hardware can boost efficiency and profits.