# Andrew Marder | Capterra > Andrew Marder is a former Capterra analyst. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/amarder --- # /Articles by Andrew Marder Andrew Marder Andrew Marder is a former Capterra analyst. [Are Barcodes or QR Codes Better for Retailers? Published November 30, 2017 Barcodes make modern retail possible. Think about the number of products you'll buy between now and the end of the year. Without an efficient way to track those products and ring them up, you'd never get out of the store. Even items that are shipped to you are picked, packaged, and shipped using barcodes.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/are-barcodes-or-qr-codes-better-for-retailers/)[The Small Business Hype Cycle: Blockchain Technology Published November 14, 2017 Remember when having a camera in your phone seemed like magic? These days, phone-based camera technology is the norm. In Gartner Hype Cycle terms, the tech has successfully traversed a curve, moving from the Innovation Trigger to the Plateau of Productivity. A good phone manufacturer could use the technology's position on the Hype Cycle to better understand how it should invest and approach customers.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/the-small-business-hype-cycle-blockchain-technology/)[How After-Hours Events Can Make Your Business Stronger Published October 30, 2017 The U.S. Navy has given us a lot of great stuff: all the best scenes in "Top Gun," that one guy in the Village People, and happy hour. Happy hour—brought to us by the early 20th century Navy—originally designated a chunk of time when sailors could blow off steam through group sports, dances, or film viewings.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-after-hours-events-can-make-your-business-stronger/)[What is Just-in-Time Inventory: A Guide for Retailers Published October 13, 2017 “I can't find this in my size/color/preferred Disney character—are there any more in the back?" We've all heard (or used) this customer question. If you're on the selling end, more often than not there is no “back." What's out on the floor is what's in stock, and this question means you've run out of something.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/what-is-just-in-time-inventory-a-guide-for-retailers/)[7 Studies That Prove the Value of Diversity in the Workplace Published September 18, 2017 I like working with people who are unlike me, because their opinions and experiences make me see the world in new and interesting ways—and that makes me a better person. Never have I met someone, learned about them, and then wished I hadn't met them.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/7-studies-that-prove-the-value-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/)[Everything You Need to Know About SaaS Billing Published February 16, 2017 While we’ve historically used the term SaaS (Software as a Service), I think we’d actually be better off calling it SaaSS (Software as a Subscription Service). The recurring nature of SaaS products is fundamental, not only to their structure but to the way we anticipate paying for those services.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/know-about-saas-billing/)[The Difference Between A Bookkeeper and Accountant Published February 15, 2017 While you may notice the difference on the street - they look very similar, after all - there are important differences between a bookkeeper and an accountant. These can impact both the work done for your small business and the price you pay to get that work.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/difference-between-bookkeeper-and-accountant/)[How to Become a Xero or QuickBooks Certified Accountant Published February 1, 2017 As an accountant, working with a software vendor that you trust and respect can be a rewarding two-way street. Most of the larger accounting software vendors provide extra training, support, and certification programs geared specifically toward accountants and bookkeepers.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-to-become-a-xero-or-quickbooks-certified-accountant/)[3 Reasons Your Revenue Is Growing but Your Profit Isn’t Published August 11, 2016 Companies routinely make more money without making any more money. In 2014, the whole Californian farm industry did it. It generated 3.5% more revenue than it did in 2013, but it ended up with about 10% less net income. Somewhere along the way, something went wrong.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/customer-acquisition-costs/)[ERP Showdown: SAP vs Oracle vs Microsoft Published August 3, 2016 If you live in Chapel Hill, having a car makes life meaningfully easier. You can get around, go shopping, and free yourself from the shackles of the - very good - public transportation. If you live in central London, having a car is a pain. It's worse than the Tube, costs a fortune, and gives you very little additional access. The value you get out of your car is dependent on your circumstances.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/erp-comparison-sap-vs-oracle-vs-microsoft/) Page 1 of 2