The QDS Blog

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What’s the Best Way to Handle Cash in My Subway Franchise?

Sean Farrell: Sep 14, 2016 10:25:40 AM

With over 3 decades of retail experience, I have found that the single most underappreciated aspect of running a retail business is controlling your...

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A Review of the Latest Cash Trends in Retail

Joe Farrell: Nov 20, 2015 11:12:56 AM

As we evaluate cash trends in retail, we find the following metrics provide valuable insight into what the retail market is facing and how cash...

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Maintenance Service Agreement vs. Billable Service: Which Plan is Right for You?

Sean Farrell: Oct 21, 2015 7:30:00 AM

One of the most common questions asked is what type of service plan is the best value and fit for their organization. Is it best to enter into a...

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What You Need to Know About Smart Safes: The Good and The Bad!

Sean Farrell: Oct 12, 2015 7:30:00 AM

Two of the most common questions we answer from retailers are “What exactly is a smart safe?” and “How can it affect my retail operations?” Those are...

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Retail Cash Capture 2.0: The Future for Your Bank and Retail Customers

Sean Farrell: Oct 8, 2015 7:30:00 AM

The perfect business opportunity awaits today’s local and regional financial institutions – the chance to cement your bank as a true value-added...

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Are Retail Managers Wasting Too Much Time in Back Office Counting Processes?

Sean Farrell: Oct 6, 2015 7:30:00 AM

Have you ever spent time in your back office counting money or preparing a deposit and walked out front to see unhappy customers waiting for service?...

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Bill Changers: Are your employees giving out more change than receiving purchases?

Sean Farrell: Sep 24, 2015 8:30:00 AM

As a business owner trying to make a sales goal and having enough money in your drawer, it can be quite annoying when people come into your business,...

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Huge Cash Influx at Craft Breweries Causes Challenges in Cash Handling

Sean Farrell: Sep 22, 2015 7:30:00 AM

There has been a revolution in the beer industry with the rise of the locally focused, craft breweries. North Carolina specifically has had a large...

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How Scales Dramatically Improve Till Operations In Quick Serve Restaurants

Sean Farrell: Sep 17, 2015 7:30:00 AM

The technology has been around for years, but if you aren’t aware of the solution that is the currency and coin scale, your life may have just...

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Expand your community bank without building a branch

Sean Farrell: May 13, 2015 8:00:00 AM

Originally published at CBInsight Today’s community banking environment is wrought with challenges. Whether its regulators, customer demands, or...

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An Honest Review of the Nautilus Hyosung 7600i Island Drive-Up ATM

Sean Farrell: May 11, 2015 8:00:00 AM

The island drive up ATM has become a very popular ATM model, especially here in the south where we live in a drive up world. This article is designed...

How Retail Cash Capture Will Grow Your Bank

Sean Farrell: Apr 20, 2015 8:00:00 AM

Automation Avenue Episode 10 - How Retail Cash Capture Will Grow Your Bank In this podcast episode we talk about the current market landscape for...

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Retail Banking Trends – The Changing Environment

Sean Farrell: Feb 19, 2015 8:30:00 AM

Originally Published at CBInsight In a recent interview with Lisa Ayers, a long time retail and operations executive, (Listen to Interview Here) we...

Retail Banking Trends an Interview with Lisa Ayers

Sean Farrell: Dec 31, 2014 8:18:00 AM

Automation Avenue Episode 008 - Retail Banking Trends an Interview with Lisa Ayers In this podcast we discuss the retail banking trends in the market...

Whiteboard Videos: Episode 4 - Smart Safes 2.0

Sean Farrell: Nov 3, 2014 7:32:00 AM

Whiteboard Videos: Episode 4 - Smart Safes 2.0 Smart safes can help deepen the banking relationship and offer additional value to your retail...