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 | May 29, 2019 | Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts, Retail
One of the best ways to ensure a positive ROI on your social media efforts is to ask for the sale. Having a large following on social media doesn’t always translate to dollars and cents. At some point, you need to stop concentrating on building your audience and start...
by Judd Farmer | May 2, 2019 | Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts, Point Of Sale, Retail
Mother’s Day can be a great opportunity for email marketers but how can you stand out from the crowd? Mother’s Day is right around the corner and that means two things for small business owners: get ready for customers willing to spend and set aside time to call...
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 28, 2019 | Hospitality, News, Point Of Sale, Retail
New employees need to file W4 forms with the IRS. But the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act May affect employee withholdings. First the disclaimer: nothing in this article should be construed as tax advice. Please consult a CPA or tax professional before making any tax...
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...
by Judd Farmer | Jan 3, 2019 | Retail
Is 2019 finally the year when artificial intelligence becomes commonplace in retail? Will you be greeted in the weeks and months ahead by a robot at your neighborhood coffee shop? Probably not. Perhaps that prediction will come true in the more futuristic sounding,...
