Government Shutdown: Impact on Inventory Management

October’s government shutdown cost U.S. taxpayers $24 billion.  Although a deal was made to end the shutdown, that deal ends January 15, 2014.  As a small business owner, not only do you need to recov

Missing and Dangerous: Poor Asset Management and Deadly Risks

Asset management becomes a gripping topic when expensive, vital or potentially dangerous items vanish from an organization’s inventory. The more dramatic losses present a clear threat to public safety

Try Zebra ZD500R RFID Printer for Asset Tracking and Item-Level Tagging

Zebra Technologies just announced the release of the ZD500R, an RFID printer that is ideal for asset tracking and item-level tagging. This new addition is part of their IoT (Internet of Things) soluti

4 Unexpected Tech Tools to Help Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

Halloween may be over but the threat of a zombie apocalypse transcends far past the spooky holiday. In fact, over the last year, the idea of a zombie outbreak has infiltrated books, movies, and televi

5 Top Tips to Make your Small Business a Success

In today’s market, it is very difficult for any small business to stay on top and ahead of competitors. With the Internet being more readily accessible and more of us purchasing online, it’s hard for

6 Inventory Tracking Challenges That Can Be Avoided

As we detailed in our previous article, Tracking Nightmares, inventory shrinkage is a huge problem in North America effectively robbing retailers of billions each year. It’s bad enough when inventory

4 Steps to Healthy Inventory

Inventory health is a good indicator of a company’s financial well-being. Unbalanced inventories lead to company chaos in the form of far too much inventory, or not enough inventory to restack shelves

October 2013 SMB News Recap

Read our monthly review of business news stories for the small to mid-size market. October headlines from around the web brought to you by the Wasp Buzz. ‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer On The Top 5 Mi

Preparing Your Business for Holiday Shopping

It’s not too early to prepare for the holiday season. Right now, your competitors are ordering holiday inventory, and the best items usually go to the earliest buyers. There are a number of inventory

Thermal Transfer Ribbons Now Available at Lower Price

The thermal transfer ribbon market is becoming increasingly competitive as several new global providers are offering low-cost wax formulations in the United States. What does that mean for businesses

TSC Barcode Solutions Ltd Wins Gold with Wasp!

Wasp Barcode Technologies held their second WaspLink Partner training programme on 9th and 10th October. The two day programme was a great success, working with Wasp’s resellers to ensure they have up

And Our Winner is...

Congratulations to Tom Wright from St John’s Ambulance, who has won our prize of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet, as part of attending the Emergency Service Show in September and liking our Facebook page. To

Importance of Asset and Inventory Tracking for Hotels

In 2011, the lodging industry generated $21.6 billion in pretax income. Hotels are constantly working to offer the best customer experience and services. In order for hotels to achieve glowing, custom

Don't Miss the System ID Barcode Technology Summit!

Are you looking for ways to improve productivity and profitability across the supply chain using barcode technology? If so, you don't want to miss the 2013 System ID Barcode Technology Summit! [capti

Why Should I Invest in Asset Management Software to Track Fixed Assets?

Are your fixed assets secured? When you are unaware of the exact location and status of your fixed assets it is much easier for them to become lost or stolen. The results can be time lost in locating

How to Manage Inventory Overages

  In your zeal to avoid stockouts, you might tie up too much money in overstocked items. This often indicates a problem with knowing your up-to-date inventory levels and perhaps a breakdown in the

Is your small business prepared for the end of the year?

  It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are quickly approaching. As a business owner, chances are you are already preparing holiday campaigns and beginning to plan for next year. As you’ve likely

Do you have a Motivated Workforce?

In our current economic climate of uncertainty, staff moral and motivation is lacking, especially when many businesses are making cutbacks and redundancies. Employees are the core to any business and

5 Rights of Medication Administration

When you go to a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital you expect safely and correctly administered medication.  This is an expectation not only supported but mandated by the Food and Drug Administrati

We Wish You a Happy Birthday, Barcode!

The patent for the barcode was filed in the United States in 1952.  Today marks the 61st anniversary of the barcode.  Last year, for the 60th anniversary, we shared a barcode anniversary infographic p

The Risks of Pen & Paper Timekeeping

Relying on a manual input method (Excel, punch cards, paper time sheets) to track time and attendance, rather than an automated system, places your company at risk.  According to a 2011 report condu

The Affordable Care Act and Timekeeping

Although the Obama Administration recently delayed enforcement and reporting requirements of employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) until 2015, businesses should use this extra time

Which Barcode Printer is Right for Your Business?

Barcode printers are used daily in businesses throughout the UK to print barcode labels. Whether you are looking for a tracking solution with data capture for your business that may include inventory

September 2013 SMB News Recap

Read our monthly review of business news stories for the small to mid-size market. September headlines from around the web brought to you by the Wasp Buzz. How Small Businesses Should Plan for Disas

Why Your Small Business Needs an Asset Tracking Solution Now

An asset management solution is designed to help your small business keep track of valuable items—such as office equipment, tools, vehicles, or mobile devices—that it needs to function properly. These

Secrets for Selecting the Right Barcode Printer - a System ID Webinar

[caption id="attachment_2934" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know how to select a printer that will grow with your business? Join our October 17 webinar to learn more.[/caption] Are you confu

Meet Jamie Duerksen, the System ID Barcode Printing Pro

[caption id="attachment_2857" align="alignleft" width="100"] Product manager Jamie Duerksen is the System ID printing pro who specializes in custom labels and barcode printers.[/caption] When I joine

4 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Barcode Printer

Finding the correct barcode printer for your small business can be challenging because there are many available options.If you don’t know what to look for, the process can be overwhelming. Answering t

WIN! - A Google Nexus 7 Tablet at the Emergency Services Show!

  Are you going to the Emergency Service Show this year on 25-26th September?   If you are, don't miss out on this great opportunity to win a Google Nexus 7 tablet with Wasp Barcode Technologies!

4 Ways Asset Management in Education Helps Manage Federal Grant Money

Public schools are funded primarily by state and local government (approximately 40-50% of the total); mostly through local property taxes.  Although the federal government’s contribution may seem s

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