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29JUN

What are some of the best ways to leverage social media to promote your retail business?

There are several ways to leverage social media to promote your retail business. Here are some of the best practices:

15JUN

Why should a retail business owner have a point-of-sale software solution?

A point-of-sale (POS) software solution can bring many benefits to a retail business owner. Here are some reasons why they should consider using a POS software solution.

13OCT

7 Wonderful Ways Video Marketing Can Help Your Small Business Succeed

All small businesses can benefit from video marketing. With video marketing, small businesses can provide their audiences with engaging visual content. This article lists seven ways video marketing can help a small business succeed.

29SEP

This Is Your Brain on Analysis Paralysis

Analysis paralysis is a huge problem. Not only does it unnecessarily draw out the process of making a decision, it also practically guarantees that you will be less-than-happy with whatever conclusion you reach. This article takes a quick look at the roots of the problem and explores some possible solutions.

22SEP

5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Fail

Entrepreneurs play a very important role in the society, but it is not for the faint of heart. Here are 5 reasons why entrepreneurs fail in business.

24APR

Preparing to Switch from Paper to Digital - It's Not a Big Deal!

Don't fear the digital age and postpone switching. Embrace technology for all of its benefits and enjoy the results it provides your business financially.

15APR

How Much Should I Charge for Shipping?

There is no one right method for determining shipping costs. Here are a few things to consider when deciding what to charge for shipping.

09APR

5 Treats Every Kid Wants in His or Her Easter Basket

It's almost Easter and that means many kids will be waking up to see what the Easter Bunny brought them in their baskets. It's no surprise that candy is the first thing they look for.

25MAR

5 Ways to Improve Your Mobile Website

Customers are using mobile devices now more than ever. If you’ve got a website or online business, you’d better believe that it needs to be optimized for mobile users. Here’s how you can change your website so that it’s friendly for mobile users.

22MAR

Top 3 Startup Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Starting a business isn’t always easy. There are so many things to think about and decisions to make; the pressure can cause you to make a poor decision that can hurt your potential for success, or at least set you back. Avoid these 3 things, and you’ll be on the path to greatness.

14MAR

How Great Content Became More Important Than Keywords

Luckily, the world has mostly done away with keyword stuffing and spinning articles. This post takes a look at why these practices existed, and why they are no longer relevant. Great content is the key, and this post explains why.

04MAR

Internet Marketing: Tips to Using Forums to Market Your Products

Forum marketing is a great way to make your online business stand out from the crowd. Forum users are generally net savvy and open to making online purchases. Follow this guide to effectively use forum marketing as a part of your overall online marketing strategy and avoid some common mistakes.

01MAR

Social Media: 3 Strategies to Build a Successful Facebook Page

This article has been a brief look at Facebook marketing. In particular, the content has looked at some of the things you should keep in mind to build a successful business page on the platform. So, remember to be consistent but don't post too much, know which types of content work best and make your page as appealing as possible.

28FEB

5 Tips for Successful Customer Service

If you're painting your store, it can be a challenge finding the right shades. Sometimes, you might simply decide on a shade that looks good in the paint store, only to find that it's not as good once it's on your walls. Here are tips to keep in mind.

27FEB

5 Weird Psychological Tricks to Sell More Online

Selling online is more competitive than ever. You need the tricks and tips at your disposal in order to enjoy higher profits and happy customers. The psychological tricks in this article will give you the advantage you need to succeed.

26FEB

Look Ahead to Steer Your Business Forward

Entrepreneurs need to look to the future as well as the present to steer their business forward successfully, as this article points out. Possibilities highlighted include shifting market trends, changing background circumstances – locally and beyond – and variable competition.

25FEB

What To Do About High Traffic Pages That Don't Convert

High traffic pages that don't convert are more common than people think. There are a few tips and tricks you can use to turn this audience into more convertible traffic. Learn how to siphon these visitors into your sales funnel and increase your revenue in the process.

22FEB

Explore the Many Uses of Name Tags

This article details some of the many uses of name tags in the world of business and marketing. Although it’s a seemingly small thing, it can have a big impact.

21FEB

The Benefits of Using Mannequins to Increase Sales

Mannequins can attract customer to your clothing store. They can also encourage your customers to buy more than one item. This short article explains how you can use mannequins to increase your sales.

20FEB

Part-Time Employees vs. Full-Time Employees

Both part time employees and full time employees have their advantages and disadvantages. What may be good for one store may not work for your store. Here are some things to consider when deciding what type of employee you need.

19FEB

The Pros and Cons of Having a Dress Code

We’ll provide some pros and cons to help you decide if you should implement a dress code or not including an example of one that has. Once you look over this article, you will have more knowledge which will gain you more confidence with your decision.

18FEB

Displaying Sunglasses for Maximum Profit

An excellent “extra” in your retail store is sunglasses. We’ll explain the best way to display them so they are easily accessible for your customer as well as the best way to ensure you don’t run out of stock.

15FEB

Keep a clean bathroom--is that really a directive your average gift shop owner thinks about on a daily basis?

It may not be something you have put any thought into, but a clean bathroom can increase your revenue. We’ll supply a couple of scenarios where you will realize that you should put a little more focus into your retail store’s bathroom than you’ve been.

14FEB

Top 5 Steps to Create an Amazing Window Display

One of the many things a retail store should put some focus on is their window display. We provide the top five steps to help ensure your window display is amazing.

13FEB

Creating a Great Return Policy - An Essential Step in Business Building

Although it may seem like all return policies are the same, they’re not. It is paramount to make a return policy that is fair and not one-sided. It shouldn’t be too much in favor of the customer, but it definitely shouldn’t be in favor of the retail store. Customers will appreciate a return policy that is fair.

12FEB

Quick (And Cheap) Ways to Spruce Up Your Store

In this article we will provide you five inexpensive ways to help make your retail store more inviting with sprucing it up while still adding ways to increase revenue during this time.

11 FEB

6 More Tips for Successful Customer Service

Do you feel your customer service skills are lacking? Do you need a little touch-up to improve yourself and make dealing with the general public just a little easier? This article will offer you 6 tips to help you out with your customer service skills.

08 FEB

Three Simple Ways to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees

This article suggests three ways that small business owners can lower their credit card processing fees. It discusses various methods for lowering business costs such as building in the card processing fee to all products and offering a discount for customer who pay in cash.

07 FEB

Online Store: Three Tips to Be Successful

If you’re thinking of opening an online store, then there are some things to keep in mind. This article explores the subject by providing tips for success. The subject here is related to online stores, but the tips can also relate to any business website.

06 FEB

Using Keywords to Increase Conversion Rates for Sponsored Search Ads

This article discusses the findings of an important study on the relationship between the popularity of a keyword search term and the effectiveness of a paid advertising strategy. Research shows that less popular keywords tend to lead to higher click activity on sponsored search ads. Most importantly, those clicks are likely to convert into a sale.

05 FEB

How to Determine What Size Solar System You Need For Your Retail Store

Solar power is an eco-friendly way to provide the power necessary to run a retail store. In many cases, store owners can purchase and install solar power systems on their own. It’s important, however, to understand what the power requirements for the store are, the solar potential of the location, and the sun’s orientation first.

04 FEB

5 Tips to Help You Find the Right Paint Color for Your Retail Store

01 FEB

The Continued Need for a Holistic Payment Security Strategy – P2PE, EMV and Tokenization

The continued need for greater secure payment methods and the evolution of EMV are vital topics for today's business owners. A closer examination of how P2PE and Tokenization deliver on protecting your business from fraudulent transactions.

31 JAN

5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become a More Productive Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur’s success can often boil down to how much they can get done in a given amount of time. All other things being equal, that is often what will determine who between two entrepreneurs would beat the other. Detailed in the article are 5 things that any entrepreneur can do to immediately become more productive.

30 JAN

How to Hire the Right Employee for Your Startup

A talented employee can often be the difference between success and failure for a startup. However, it can sometimes be a little tricky to find employees who will be able to propel your business forward. Luckily, this article explains exactly how you can hire the right employee for your startup.

29 JAN

Valentine's Day Promotion Ideas for Retail Businesses

This concise piece provides business owners with some helpful tips on arranging and discounting Valentine's Day merchandise. A wide variety of stores can benefit from these ideas. The article reminds readers about several relevant products that many retailers overlook on this holiday.

16 JAN

RFP, to do or not to do?

The Request for Proposal might have all the necessary lead qualifying check marks but in reality, they are much harder to evaluate than a regular lead.

24 OCT

Top 3 Reasons to Use a Battery Backup for your POS Computer

You may be affected by factors beyond your control, such as power outages. In such situations, a battery backup may be your savior. Here are the top three reasons why you might want to consider using a battery backup.

05 JUL

Do You Back Up Your Point of Sale Software Database Every Day? You Should...

Data loss can always do great damage to the smooth running of your business. Backing up your point of sale software database should be as much a part of your daily routine as welcoming your first customer of the day, cashing up your takings, and locking the premises at the end of trading.

22 JUN

The Benefits of Financing for Small Businesses

There are many reasons that equipment leases or loans could be right for your business.

06 JUN

Should You Offer a Friends and Family Discount?

When it comes down to it, you need to keep your business afloat and profitable. Offering too many discounts can risk this, and so if you choose to run a family and friends policy, it should be closely monitored and kept on a tight leash.

28 MAR

5 Things Employees Should Say Instead of 'I Don't Know'

No matter where a retail associate is in their career, however, there is bound to be a time when a customer asks them a question that they don't know the answer to.

24 JAN

How Early Should You Show Up for Work? There's a Balance to Strike...

Simply being on time isn't the end of the story - there are many benefits to showing up for work a little earlier than you strictly need to.

05 DEC

Don't be Clouded by Cloud

Before making your purchase, weigh the pros and cons of the software. Don’t let your judgement be clouded.

09 AUG

Hiring the Best Employees

Hiring the right employee can be a challenging process but hiring a bad employee could cost you. Here are some tips to follow during the hiring process.

03 MAY

Are You Playing Store?

Are you just playing store or are you running a successful business? Let's talk about ways to ensure a prosperous business.

05 APR

Prevent Friendly Fraud

Chargebacks, also known more specifically as friendly fraud, is becoming more and more of an issue for merchants these days. Here are tips to prevent it.

15 FEB

Turn Your Customers Frowns Upside Down

Keeping your calm while dealing with customers is easier said than done. By utilizing these steps it should help to make that process much simpler, as well, as provide excellent customer service that keeps your patrons coming back!

18 JAN

Fall In Love With Valentine's Day Revenue

A few tips to bring in sales during the Valentine's holiday.

16 NOV

5 Tips For a Successful Black Friday

Necessities to ensure that you and your store experience the most successful Black Friday.

17 AUG

Should I Be Concerned With Customer Counting?

Insight on why customer counting is a standard for many successful businesses.

22 JUN

Top Five Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Increase Sales

Increasing sales in your business starts inside-out with these tips from global retail leaders.

20 MAY

Do Window Displays Matter?

Here are a few key reasons why your window display matters.

06 MAY

Reasons Why You Should Join a Chamber of Commerce

Are you an active member of your local Chamber of commerce? What can the Chamber do for your business and you?

29 APR

What is Inventory Management?

A look into what Inventory Management means to you and your business.

20 APR

Clear out the First Few Feet of Your Store

Are you ready to increase profits? All it takes is a relaxing atmosphere: peaceful music, soothing displays, and most of all some space for customers to decompress. Make sure the front of your store soothes tired shoppers, and you will watch your sales reports skyrocket.

15 APR

Top Ways to have the Best Grand Opening for your Retail Store

Unveiling you new business can be a launching point to the retail stratosphere. Here are some insights in to making the first impression a lasting one.

01 APR

Advantages of Advertising on the Radio

Radio advertising can be music to your businesses ear. Here are 7 quick reasons Radio Ads can keep your customers flowing to your store.

18 MAR

Five Reasons to Have a Store Event

Hosting events in your business can provide exciting customer experience to build and nurture customer loyalty. Here is a look at the top reasons for planning events in your retail business.

04 MAR

Steps to Increase Sales at the Checkout Counter

You can increase your average sale by adjusting and focusing on a great checkout counter. Here are 5 vital points to increase your profits with effective product placement and suggestion.

18 FEB

How Well Do You Know Your Inventory?

Tracking inventory can be approached in many ways. And today’s retail operators are finding time saving benefits with a common coffee table topic that’s making big innovations in recent years.

11 FEB

Six Ways Your Retail Store Can Benefit from an Employee Discount Program

Are you considering if a employee discount is good for your business? Here are a few reasons that tip the scale towards this employee perk.

04 FEB

Why You Should Offer a Military Discount in Your Retail Store

While providing a valuable incentive for local military personnel and veterans you can achieve a lot for your business and your community.

28 JAN

6 Top Reasons Your Company Needs a POS System

A look at some vital advantages you can expect with your point of sale solution.

21 JAN

Customer Loyalty Programs: 5 Common Mistakes Businesses Make

Customer reward and loyalty programs can drive business through the roof. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid to ensure a successful program and crowds of happy loyal customers.

14 JAN

To Email Market or Direct Mail Market? That is the Question

We go inside the numbers for a in-depth look at which vehicle will give you the results you’re after.

07 JAN

Why Performing a Physical Inventory is Essential to Your Retail Shop’s Success

Inventory control is an obvious need, but what about performing physical inventory count and how frequently is best for you? We take a look at why and how often you should execute a physical inventory for your business.

17 DEC

How to Use Groups of Mannequins for a Store Display

This holiday season get prepped for the shopping madness. A proper display can work wonders for the mad dash customer. Here are some best practices for mannequins and displays.

03 DEC

Let There Be Light — Light Up the Dark Areas of Your Store

Setting the mood with lighting can lure and relax more customers into your retail business. Keep these lighting tips in mind to create a even greater shopping experience.

19 NOV

5 Stores with Great Return Policies

A closer look- 5 store return policies that work to improve customer experience and repeat business.

12 NOV

Things To Consider When Choosing How And What To Advertise

Are you struggling with advertising? Here are some critical steps to generating a strategy and vehicle for your advertising campaign.

05 NOV

Why Making Your Own Price Tag Labels Will Make Your Store Stand Out

Custom labels help create a unique and memorable experience for your customers. Here is a look into how custom labels can achieve this.

29 OCT

Declutter Your Checkout Counters

Less is more; truly neat counter tops make a difference for customer experience and add-on sales. Here are some tips to keep in mind for laying out your cash counter.

22 OCT

How Much Money Should I Keep in the Cash Register

Security and best practice tips for how much you should keep in your cash drawer. How to manage your cash at busy times and tips for Christmas rush.

15 OCT

How Your Business Can Profit by Going Green

Are you on the fence about going green? Here is a quick look at how going green can save you green. Huge saving can be captured by businesses willing to take these steps.

08 OCT

Why Your Business Needs Metal Signage

While all aspects are important selecting the right signage can create a long standing impression for years to come. Thus making this a critical decision if not the most important decision you will make before you open. Here are a few reasons metal signage will give you the impact you need.

24 SEP

5 Things Small Business Owners Must Know About Social Media Marketing

Social media and the impact it can have on your business is growing every day. Understanding the following five points will help you to get the most from marketing on social platforms.

17 SEP

How to Use Business Cards Effectively

Using every tool at your disposal is vital to prolonged success. Business cards can be the best tool in the arsenal, when used effectively you can achieve great experiences that are memorable for people who will become your customers and friends.

10 SEP

Pinterest is a Retailer’s Dream. Is Your Store On It?

Pinterest can socialize your products and offer the ability for customer to brag about their new items socially. Just getting started? We have some great ways to establish a winning Board.

03 SEP

What’s that smell?

Being aware of everything in your store can be a challenge. When it comes to the scent of your store you can and should make an amazing first impression. Make it memorable in a great way and your customers will remember the experience.

27 AUG

5 Retailing Tricks from Consumer Behavior Studies

Owning a boutique or a retail shop can present some unique challenges. Today we share five important consumer behavior studies that help you best influence your customers to make a purchase.

20 AUG

Email Lists: The Silent Assassins of Your Marketing Strategy

Email Marketing is an effective tool to growing your business. But some tactics can be very costly. We look at the benefits of an organic list vs a bought list.

13 AUG

How to Help Your Small-Business Employees Become the Best

Building a great environment for superior employee cultivation is a deliberate process. We road map a path to selecting and encouraging great employees, who will provide phenomenal customer service and loyalty.

06 AUG

Time Management – How to Beat the Clock

Do you feel like you’re fighting the clock? Improving your chances of winning the time management challenge we all face may be easier than you realize.

30 JUL

5 Reasons Why Email Marketing Beats Social Media Marketing

Why small businesses must embrace e-mail marketing to increase customer loyalty and engagement over the greatly popular social media platform. The upside to e-mail is too large to deny here we take a closer look.

23 JUL

5 Ways to make your coupons stand out

Encourage repeat business with coupons that excite your customers. Here we look at 5 factors to create outstanding coupons that will bring waves of applause and clients.

16 JUL

Preparing Retail Employees to Ask for the Sale

Retail sales training is vital to store success for every retail environment. Here is a quick look into some organizational considerations to support a strong sales culture for your retail store.

09 JUL

Seven Obsessions of Successful Entrepreneurs

Successful entrepreneurs are driven and passionate. Sometimes the passion bleeds to obsession, some obsessions work well for entrepreneurs to reach great levels of achievement here are 7 obsessions often found in highly successful entrepreneurs.

25 JUN

Greetings That Will Engage Your Customers

A first impression is critical for all interactions. It is especially critical for a customer’s first visit to your retail business. Here is a detailed refresher on making a sparkling fist impression.

25 JUN

Guide to starting your own retail business

Retail stores offer a dazzling array of consumer goods to the public for personal or household consumption, but they also serve business and institutional customers. You can tap the growth potential for retail on the local, regional or national scene by starting with a good plan.

18 JUN

How to turn a customer into a repeat customer

Keeping customers loyal to your business is an ongoing challenge. Here are some insights into different ways to gain and keep customers loyal to your business.

18 JUN

Motivating Employees is Key to Managerial Success

Employee Management and Leadership can impact your business in powerful ways. Maslow Hierarchy looks at what motivates and how we can apply the knowledge to our management style.

11 JUN

Should I offer a layaway program for my store?

What are the benefits of a layaway program to retail businesses? A closer look at what a layaway program can offer retail stores and if its right for your business.

11 JUN

What Do I Do if My Retail Store Gets a Bounced Check

Accepting personal checks is important. Establishing processes to deal with the prospect of receiving a bounced check is a vital part of protecting your business. Here we look into the steps of recovering funds.

04 JUN

What Early Rising Entrepreneurs Do to Start Their Days

Feeling like you can never get enough time? Here are some tips by entrepreneurs who use the early morning to give them an advantage in business and in life.

04 JUN

What Hours Should My Retail Store Be Open?

When are your businesses golden hours? Here are a few considerations when deciding the hours your business will be open.

28 MAY

7 Surefire Ways to Boost Sales

Boosting sales is a goal of all business owners. Here are a few tips to start you off on the right foot when planning how to best boost your sales.

28 MAY

8 Customer Retention Tips For Increased Profitability

What impact can focusing on customer service do for your business? Here are 8 great ways to improve customer service.

21 MAY

Get Your Emails Noticed With MailChimp

MailChimp is the email of the future - designed to integrate social networking, powerful imagery, and the most favorable feedback option for senders.

21 MAY

Four Tips For Small Business Owners

Any small business can soar if the right steps are taken. The most successful businesses have websites, provide excellent customer service, advertise and use accounts exclusive to their business. Follow these steps and watch the money start rolling in.

14 MAY

How Retailers Offering Gift Registries See More Growth

A Gift Registry program provides a simple and organic way to introduce your business to new customers when your registered customers share their lists with their friends and family.

14 MAY

How to Make Customers Fight to Give You Their Business

Customers drive business today like they have for years. How can you capture lightning in a bottle and make customers run for your business? Here is a look at how some businesses have established a remarkable following.

07 MAY

Tips to Prevent Shoplifting in My Retail Store

Is your retail store a potential target for shoplifters? We took a look at retail industry trends to present 7 tips to prevent costly theft in your retail store.