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Small Business Operators Are Like a Box of Chocolates
There are countless ways to run a small business, but for some aspects of operations, there is really only one right tool for the job.
Fintech Helps NCRLA Members Focus on Clearer Skies Ahead
Now, more than ever, technology and automation are increasingly helping businesses stay afloat, with record use of online ordering, scheduling, and communication platforms. Guest Blog by Beth O'Connell, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Bars,...
Fintech’s Impact on Alcohol Distributors
How Fintech is leading the way for distributors adding EFT relationships. Before I joined Fintech two years ago, I reached out to several distributor friends to get their opinion of the company. Overwhelmingly, their responses were very positive - almost evangelical....
Shifts in Consumer Behavior Impacting Your Cider Sales
There was a major discrepancy in sales revenue among craft suppliers in 2020 – so who is winning, and what are they doing differently? Moreover, which camp are you in? How well did your business adapt to the dramatic shifts in buying behavior?
Year-End Beer Review with Fintech and NBWA
Looking back on 2020, the most interesting year for the beer industry. As we’re nearing the end of the hectic year that was 2020, we can see a more complete picture of the beer industry and the impact of a global pandemic. Fintech and NBWA have closely monitored...
How Alcohol Retailers Can Improve Operations with Data Integrations
Why eliminating manual data entry is crucial to running a successful beverage alcohol management program. We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “I’m only human!” and it’s true – humans make mistakes, it’s inevitable. Most often this quote is used to describe the...
How Automation Can Help Retailers Build a Better Alcohol Business
2020 was a year that rocked the world and changed many businesses in the blink of an eye, and the alcohol industry was no exception. Throughout it all, we saw the three tiers come together and create a sense of community unlike anything we’ve seen before.
How Suppliers Have Adapted to the Challenges of 2020
This fall we spoke with supplier clients of Lilypad, Fintech’s mobile-first CRM for alcohol sales, about how coronavirus has affected their teams and businesses. In this blog, we’ll share their stories, the tactics they’ve used to survive this unprecedented year, and their best guess at the future of alcohol sales.
Fintech & AccountsFlow: An Automatic Data Transmission for QuickBooks Online
When it comes to beverage category management, alcohol invoice data transmission is the missing link needed for a complete and timely view across all your COGs. Technology partners like Fintech automatically deliver alcohol invoice details into back-office systems throughout the industry, bridging the gap in business data.
2020 Alcohol Legislation: A Year in Review
Whatever became of the 2020 legislative session, you ask? Well, Fintech’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, Wendy Turk, tracked more than 200 bills related to alcohol, but only 53 of them made it to their respective governor’s desk. Here’s what she uncovered.
Three Reasons Why Distributors Should Be Using Fintech’s Distributor Autopay Program
Learn how Fintech’s electronic alcohol invoice payment solution helps distributors increase safety and reduce operational costs.
Helping Restaurants Overcome Challenges with Powerful Industry Partnerships
The twists and turns of the last several months have shown that even the most successful and influential retail chains across the country are not immune to hardship. Throughout it all, the support of customers, employees, and partners can make a world of difference as we adjust to new regulations and operating restrictions.