Joseph Reed

Cashier using POS security controls with theft alerts and monitoring icons

POS System August 26, 2026 32 min read

Cashier Permissions, Voids, and No-Sale Alerts: Configuring POS Controls That Catch Register Theft Early

Register theft often does not begin with a dramatic cash shortage. It may first appear as a pattern of unusual voids, repeated no-sale drawer openings, unexplained discounts, refunds without documentation, price overrides,...

Restaurant POS tip reporting, pooling, and payroll-ready data workflow

POS System August 26, 2026 36 min read

Tip Reporting Through Your POS: Pooling Rules, Allocated Tips, and Getting Payroll-Ready Data Out of Clover or Square

A POS can tell a restaurant how much customers tipped, but payroll needs much more than a tip total. Employers need to know which employee or shift earned each tip, which tips...

ACH Payment March 17, 2026 11 min read

What ACH Return Codes Mean for Merchants and How to Reduce ACH Failures

The Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment system allows businesses to send and receive funds electronically from one bank account to another. It is commonly used by businesses because the cost of using...

ACH October 27, 2025 9 min read

Understanding ACH SEC Codes: A Complete List

Payments through Automated Clearing Houses (ACH) are now a crucial component of the American financial system. Bill payments, business-to-business transactions, and direct deposits are all common uses for the ACH network, which...

Fraud Detection and Unauthorized Transactions

Contactless Payments August 23, 2025 12 min read

The Push Toward Cashless Businesses: Should You Prepare Now?

More and more companies are turning to cashless payments for the rising popularity of mobile payments over cash payments. Being an early adopter of this trend can ensure your company remains up...