by Judd Farmer | Feb 13, 2020 | Point Of Sale, Retail
It’s always good to remember that, if you go back far enough, every big business started small. Phil Knight sold shoes out of the back of his car when he started what would become Nike. Sam Walton worked behind the counter as a management trainee at someone else’s...
by Judd Farmer | Jan 12, 2020 | Point Of Sale, Retail
The holiday shopping season is complete. Naturally, that means the holiday gift returning season has just gotten underway. Just how busy is the shopping period after Christmas? The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, last month...
by Judd Farmer | Dec 11, 2019 | Grocery, Hospitality, Point Of Sale, Retail
Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is key to your small business’ success. That may seem obvious but it’s always good to be reminded because lots of times, business owners just want to attract new customers but they forget that attracting new customers...
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 | Sep 4, 2019 | Hospitality, Point Of Sale, Retail
Why have loyalty programs proliferated so much in recent years? The answer is simple. Customers have more choices than ever before and they can shop from almost anywhere. Whether online or brick-and-mortar, the ability to purchase goods and services is no longer...
by Judd Farmer | Aug 28, 2019 | Hospitality, Retail
Labor Day is this coming weekend and that means two things for small business owners: put your marketing in order and get ready for customers looking to spend. We’ll assume you can handle the latter part on your own if you have a great point-of-sale system. For the...
by Judd Farmer | Aug 21, 2019 | Retail
If you want to be competitive this year, you’ll need to stand out from the competition. Here are a few tips for making your retail shop experience unique in ways that should attract more customers: 1. Offer new products Keep your inventory fresh with a selection of...
