When it comes to operating a retail store of any kind, there are certain times of year where business ebbs and flows. One of the difficulties of successfully operating a retail store is learning how to best handle your inventory and prepare for both the feast and famine. One particular time of year when many retail businesses will see a major uptick in their sales is during the back-to-school shop…Read More
When it comes to the successful operation of a bookstore, one of the most important tasks you will need to undertake is inventory management. Having a detailed knowledge of your inventory will be critical for ensuring your business is profitable and operating smoothly. You always want to have what your customers need in stock, without an overabundance of inventory that is taking up valuable space.…Read More
One of the most common questions we hear when clients are shopping for a new point of sale system for retail is, “does your platform utilize the cloud?” If you are unfamiliar with it, the cloud refers to storing your data utilizing the internet rather than a local server. The benefit of cloud storage is that you can access it from anywhere you have an internet connection. This is why many clie…Read More
When it comes to operating a small business, every single detail counts. From the smallest of tasks to the big picture planning, your retail business is directly influenced by how well you keep things organized and flowing. For this reason, choosing the right inventory management system is vital. Your inventory plays a major role in your business. In fact, the successful management of your invento…Read More
When it comes to running a retail business, one of the most important components of your day-to-day operations is the point of sale (POS) system you utilize. This platform will ensure that your customers can quickly purchase what they want and that your business has an accurate record of every transaction that takes place. A quality POS system for retail should also incorporate inventory managemen…Read More
Marketing and retail is ever-evolving. We know that the demands of how to reach and connect with our clients have changed drastically over the years, and continue to do so. Sometimes in this time of constant adaption, it can feel easier to sit back for a moment and see if the trends and fads will fade. After all, businesses survived at one point without cell phones or computers, and advertising wa…Read More
There’s a lot to be said for vertical markets, and one of the contributing factors to their success is how people are brought together for a specific purpose, and with a common goal in mind. With a vertical market comes a higher level of competition, due to the workings and industry existing in an overlapping manner. The benefits of vertical markets are significant, but the competition means one…Read More
Business and marketing have evolved incredibly over the past several decades. Even in just the past few years, the shifts that have occurred are dramatic. Many of the people reading this probably lived in a time where advertising was limited to television, newspapers, and radios. Social media was once nonexistent, as hard as it is to imagine now! As an even more recent development in the world of …Read More
There’s a balance between looking out for your current customers, while also trying to attract new clientele as well. Sometimes there can be a push from an employer standpoint to bring in new leads, and that can overtake maintaining existing clients. Finding new business is crucial to the success of your company, but the last thing you want is to lose the people who keep coming back. Even if it …Read More
The world of retail as we know it is changing rapidly. Sometimes it might feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. You’re not. You can win. One of the most important things you can do to stay on the leading edge or retail trends is to make sure your technology is up to date. An integrated POS system does more to improve a customer’s experience and enable you to implement new custome…Read More
