Just the words “Black Friday and Cyber Monday” might make your stomach turn…the hordes of people, the start of cold weather, the post-holiday hangovers. But, as a small business owner, this is one of your most important times of the year. Now is when your store can make the most profits. And the time to… Continue Reading 10 Tips to Double Your Profits During Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The food truck revolution has changed the dining experience. You no longer have to go to a nice, sit down restaurant to experience quality cuisine. Entrepreneurs and cooks from all walks of life are looking at the cost of a food truck as a possible investment or career opportunity. Are you one of these people?… Continue Reading What’s the Cost of a Food Truck: The Price of Working Off the Grid
Electronic commerce, EC, e-comm – eCommerce has many names, but what exactly is it? Don’t be overwhelmed, with this handy eCommerce 101 checklist, you have everything you need to set up your online store. eCommerce simply means any business or financial transaction that occurs online. More and more business is occurring online. The Census Bureau… Continue Reading eCommerce 101: Your Checklist for Selling Online
Many business owners are looking for time-saving tips for point of sale systems. In today’s world of instantaneous gratification and streamlined shopping experiences, a slow POS can spell disaster. Not only does a slow POS system simply waste time, but it slows down the customer experience, which can disenchant them from wanting to shop at… Continue Reading 5 Time-Saving Tips for Using Point of Sale Systems
Anyone with a small business knows that the numbers don’t lie. But maybe you don’t know how to use numbers to put MORE money in your pocket? If you want to increase retail sales performance, your first step must be able to properly track and measure KPI retail metrics. Retail is a hyper-competitive industry. And,… Continue Reading 15 Fundamental KPI Retail Metrics [And How to Measure Them]
Imagine if you could install one piece of software in your quick serve restaurant ( QSR ), and make more money without raising prices? Or even better… What if there was a way you could accurately track every ingredient used in your QSR? You’d probably love that, huh? Well, lucky for you, that’s exactly what we… Continue Reading Save Time & Money with eHopper POS Ingredient Management [Complete Guide]
When mobile first really took off, and smartphones became an everyday (or every minute) tool that we rely on, QR codes started becoming an everyday thing. They were a fun, new way to use our favorite devices. Since then, retail businesses and customers have both been discovering new ways to use QR codes to help… Continue Reading How To Use QR Codes for A Seamless Customer Experience [7 Creative Ways]
Are you thinking about opening a vape shop? We talk to many people who want to open a local vape shop. So much in fact, we are outlining everything you need to know in this handy guide! The popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping has created an explosion in the number of vape shops across the… Continue Reading How to Open a Vape Shop [Step by Step Guide]
How to Grow Your Retail Business Using Facebook Live Are you struggling with your Facebook marketing campaign? If you are, you are not alone. Many retailers are missing out on what the social media giant has to offer because they are not using Facebook Live. Since its launch in April 2016, Facebook Live rose to… Continue Reading How to Grow Your Retail Business Using Facebook Live
I know, I know it’s only September. But guess what? The countdown is here. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas…the mad rush of the holiday season. But, if you’re an retailer, or run a small online store, the holiday onslaught means something much more: you’re about to enter the most profitable time of the year. Do… Continue Reading How To Prepare Your Store for the Holiday Season
So, you think you have the next great idea. You are going to change the world, work for yourself, and sip cocktails in flip-flops for the rest of your life. You’re starting a business. Well, then you need a business plan and the ultimate business plan template! It sounds easy enough, but immediately the questions… Continue Reading Guide: The Ultimate Business Plan Template
eHopper offers a complete POS solution for small business that is easy to use, cross-platform, and available on multiple devices. But did you know you can also run eHopper POS on your existing Windows based device? This quick guide will show you just how easy it is to start your windows POS setup. Requirements for POS Usage… Continue Reading How to Setup eHopper POS on Windows PC