by Judd Farmer | Nov 25, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Point Of Sale, Retail
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the hype from the reality when it comes to small business technology. It seems like every day a new piece of hardware or software makes headlines, promising to revolutionize the way businesses operate. Given that, it’s no wonder that many...
by Judd Farmer | Nov 13, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, News, Retail
The holiday shopping season is about to go into full swing. Are you ready yet? If not, here are some tips for how to get your business ready for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and even Cyber Monday. Check inventory levels How embarrassing would it be to run out...
by Judd Farmer | Oct 31, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Retail
Back to school has passed but that doesn’t mean you need to stop using school-related promotions at your small business. In fact, using school promotions will almost certainly endear you to the local community so it’s probably a good idea to continue using them....
by Judd Farmer | Oct 10, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts, Retail
When you have a grand opening, it’s an opportune time to make a great first impression to your local community. It’s important to get it right because, just as they say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. With that in mind, here are six ideas to...
by Judd Farmer | Jul 16, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Retail
Signing the wrong lease can be very costly to a restaurant or retail shop owner. Unfortunately for many small business owners, finding a good commercial spot is often a last-minute search on the internet or a quick phone call to a friend who might know something about...
by Judd Farmer | Jul 1, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts, Point Of Sale, Retail
A great point-of-sale system offers so much more than the ability to take a payment. There are lots of incredible things it can do. But oftentimes, people only focus on the obvious customer interaction when the cash register goes ‘ka-ching.’ Behind the scenes,...
by Judd Farmer | Apr 18, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts, Retail
Every small business relies on new customers for growth. Here are a few simple ideas for getting more people through the doors. New customers are the lifeblood of every small business. They provide valuable new sources of revenue (always a good thing) and they provide...
by Judd Farmer | Mar 12, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Point Of Sale, Retail
Here’s a few ideas for how you can promote your business for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re an Irish pub, promoting and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is easy. All you need is green food dye (see above). But what if your business has nothing to do with Gaelic...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 13, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Retail
One idea: Increase your store’s Instagram following by hiring an artist to paint a mural or decorate a wall with photo-popping color. In this previous post, we listed a few ways you can improve your Instagram profile beyond posting great photos. But let’s circle...
by Judd Farmer | Jan 8, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Retail
Congrats! Your business just had one of its best quarters for revenue ever. But after you’re done paying all your suppliers, the success brings you back down to earth. If you’d like to improve your cash flow, consider negotiating the terms from your...
