You’ve dreamed of opening your own business for years. After decades of working for other people, you’re finally taking the leap. Your business and marketing plans are complete, you’ve lined up suppliers, and you’ve selected the space you’ll lease. But there are still a few more decisions. One of them is deciding which point-of-sale system you’ll be using. It’s one of … [Read more...] about Choosing a POS System For Your New Small Business: 4 Things to Consider
Retail Business
How to Apply Best Marketing Practices to Your Retail Brand
Currently, it has never been more important to have an effective and efficient retail marketing strategy for your retail brand. Before the coronavirus pandemic, many brick-and-mortar stores were already facing increasing challenges to bring in a sufficient amount of foot traffic due to an uptick in the number of people shopping online. Now, with lockdowns across the United … [Read more...] about How to Apply Best Marketing Practices to Your Retail Brand
Pop-Up Shops: How to Take Advantage of the Next Big Fad
If you’re someone who is “hip” and likes to keep up with the latest trends, then you’re someone who is probably looking to take advantage of the next big fad. Whether the next craze comes in the form of retail, a new nutrition remedy, or an odd skill set you’ll probably find it at some kind of pop-up shop. If you’re not familiar with what a pop-up shop is, keep reading below … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Shops: How to Take Advantage of the Next Big Fad
Planning to Take Your Retail Business Online? Here Are 7 Steps
The corona virus pandemic has much of the world in fear of their financial security. There is a great concern for one's employment. Businesses are failing all around us. Now is the best time to start an online business! Work must go on and if you can run a business online, you are sure to continue generating a lucrative income. Do you have a retail business that requires … [Read more...] about Planning to Take Your Retail Business Online? Here Are 7 Steps
Online Retail Marketing Tips
While there are a lot more factors that help drive sales to your online retail store, these online retail marketing tips are a good starting point for those of you just beginning your entrepreneurial adventure or for those who already have an online store and are looking to improve their ranking and help drive more customers to their websites. Be SEO Minded SEO, for those … [Read more...] about Online Retail Marketing Tips
10 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With the Big Boys
When mass marketers like Wal-Mart and Home Depot are moving into town, many small businesses become fearful for their very survival, particularly if these businesses become a direct competition. Yet despite the emergence of these multi-million dollar businesses, many small businesses continue to thrive and profit in the highly competitive marketplace. You may not be able to … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With the Big Boys
Ideas for Fast Growing Retail Businesses
Despite the growth of online retailers, brick-and-mortar stores are still an important part of the retail experience. There are many products that people want to see, feel and smell before they make a purchase. Some products can’t be sold online, and so physical retailers are the only way to go. If you are looking into opening a retail business of your own, here are some great … [Read more...] about Ideas for Fast Growing Retail Businesses
4 Trends Reshaping Modern Inventory Management
Inventory management has always been a complex business. If you don't stock enough of a product, shoppers will go elsewhere for the item. However, carrying too much inventory is just as troublesome when you must deal with the losses associated with the excess stock. Modern inventory management systems are helping warehouses and retail stores manage their stock better to keep … [Read more...] about 4 Trends Reshaping Modern Inventory Management
Decorating Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
Holiday decorations are not just fun — they can be an excellent marketing tool. They create an atmosphere that encourages shopping and lets your customers know you care about them. For people who enjoy brick-and-mortar stores, the majority (62 percent) like to see, touch, feel, and try items, while 18 percent simply “enjoy the in-store experience,” according to Retail … [Read more...] about Decorating Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
How to Merge the Physical and the Digital for Your Brick-and-Mortar Store
Owners of physical stores can find comfort in the fact that brick-and-mortar retail is still much stronger than e-commerce. Even though the e-commerce sales have almost doubled in the last five years, they're still making up less than 10% of total sales in the United States. But even though e-commerce is nowhere near to catching up to traditional retail's sales, there is one … [Read more...] about How to Merge the Physical and the Digital for Your Brick-and-Mortar Store
