Facebook has graduated beyond the incubation phase and has proven itself as a top trend in digital marketing. If you’re still waiting for that definitive, glowing neon sign on the highway to tell you that Facebook is legit, you’re already too late. Marketing small businesses on Facebook is no longer a question of “Should I,”… Continue Reading How to Effectively Use Facebook To Grow Your Small Business
Growth is a top priority for small businesses these days, and rightfully so. More business means more money. But did you know mobile apps can be a vital driver of that success? Now, take a breath. You don’t necessarily have to go out, hire a developer and build an app for your customers. While a… Continue Reading Top Free Business Apps to Grow Small Business
If you are thinking of starting a retail business you have come to the right place. This blog is dedicated to helping you start your business as quickly and efficiently as possible. According to the SBA, 28 million retail businesses in America account for 54% of all U.S. sales. With the right steps and this… Continue Reading Checklist: How to Open a Retail Business
Retail is a hyper-competitive market. It requires business owners to remain constantly vigilant and on the lookout for the top retail trends, emerging marketing platform or cutting-edge technology that might provide them with a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, not every trend is as promising as it first appears. The best leaders can secure and improve their… Continue Reading Top Retail Trends You Must Adopt to Stay Competitive
Online shopping is inescapably huge. In 2018, the US Department of Commerce estimated that consumers spent over $500 billion shopping online, which marked a 15% increase from past years. E-commerce is here, and it is only growing. Part of this booming e-commerce business is the increasing growth of online marketplaces, like Amazon, Overstock, Zappos, eBay,… Continue Reading Google Shopping Ads: Complete Guide for Small Businesses
The legendary author and salesman Zig Ziglar said, “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” Any owner should take this sentiment to heart if they want to grow a small business. You may have a great product, a catchy slogan, a beautiful storefront and… Continue Reading How to Instantly Generate Trust to Grow Your Small Business Faster
Foot traffic may sound like sidewalk rush hour, but the term is used to describe the number of pedestrians (or cars) that pass by your business and how many enter. In a way, it is a measure of how attractive your business and its products are to the casual passerby. Foot traffic is important to… Continue Reading 7 Tips to Increase Foot Traffic to Your Store
If you run a business, you know you need to find the best Point of Sale (POS) systems to meet your ever-changing needs. But, finding the right one for your niche can be challenging. An accurate understanding of how this software could potentially impact your business is vital. There is a reason behind all the… Continue Reading What Is a Point of Sale System? How to Select the Best One for Your Business
Mobile devices have increasingly become a necessity in today’s fast-paced, Digital Age. For today’s shoppers, smartphones are more than just a device to call and text, they have become the go-to solution for the entire buyer’s journey. Businesses have been fighting to keep up with this rapidly moving technology by offering branded mobile apps, mobile-centric… Continue Reading Is Your Business Ready For Mobile Payments?
For those of you who grew up in a time before digital took over the buying experience, you understand that waiting in line is a rite of passage into owning something new. But, if you are one of the 89% of millennial shoppers who buy on your smartphone, the time waiting in line judging how… Continue Reading 7 Ways to Improve the Brick and Mortar Checkout Experience
Technology moves quickly, and its high velocity has been propelling point-of-sale systems into the increasingly-mobile future. If you’re still using a traditional, clunky cash-register-style POS system, the time to upgrade to a mobile POS system is not just here; it’s hurtling past you. But, choosing the right mobile POS system can be a daunting process.… Continue Reading How Do You Choose the Best Mobile POS System For Your Business?
There’s a lot of misconceptions about the bar industry. Favorite TV shows, like Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, paint a bleak picture for bar owners, where the majority of establishments close in their first few years and thousands close each year. However, with the economy in an upturn, bars and nightclubs in the US have been… Continue Reading POS Systems for Bars: Must Have Features to Increase Sales