Warner LeRoy, the owner of New York’s Tavern on the Green and Russian Tea Room, once said of restaurant management, “A restaurant is a fantasy — a kind of living fantasy in which diners are the most important members of the cast.” How do you direct your restaurant and make your clientele feel like the…
About the Author
Krista Fabregas
Krista Fabregas is a staff writer at Fit Small Business and editor of the Ecommerce Section. Krista launched her first ecommerce site in 2001, and soon grew to operate two niche B2B and B2C sites, a 10K square foot warehouse, and staff of nine. Combined, her sites sold more than $1.5M annually for several years. Krista now shares her hands-on experience with others looking to expand into online sales. When not helping small business owners launch and grow efficient ecommerce operations, Krista enjoys writing fiction and nonfiction and riding horses and motorcycles in her hometown of Houston.
Inventory Shrinkage: Definition, Causes & How to Prevent It
Retail inventory shrinkage is the difference between a product’s recorded stock count and the amount physically on-hand. Lost stock stems from theft or inventory control issues like receiving errors, unrecorded damages, cashier mistakes, and misplaced items. Inventory control procedures and retail point-of-sale (POS) reporting tools help retailers spot, combat, and prevent retail shrink. Retail point-of-sale…
Retail Inventory Management: Definition & Best Practices
Retail inventory management is stocking products that buyers want, using pricing and promotions to sell profitably and maintaining inventory at levels that meet demand without over-purchasing. An overall inventory management plan guides how it all gets done, from intelligent purchasing and pricing to procedures covering receiving, inventory counts, and location tracking. In today’s data-driven economy,…
How to Write & Publish an eBook in 6 Steps
eBooks are digital books that anyone can self-publish on ebook marketplaces like Amazon, Kobo and Smashwords as well as your own website, blog and social channels. Learning how to publish an ebook starts with researching and writing your ebook, then formatting it for various distribution channels and finally marketing it to potential readers. It’s easy…
Best Small Business POS Systems 2018
A retail point-of-sale system, commonly called a POS system, lets retailers efficiently complete sales, accept payments, track inventory, manage staff, connect in-store and online sales, and much more. We reviewed the top-rated POS software systems on the market: Square, Lightspeed, and ShopKeep, in terms of price, features, and ease-of-use for small business. Best POS System…
5 Best Credit Card Readers for iPhone & iPad in 2018
Using a credit card reader for iPhone and iPad lets businesses accept credit cards anywhere they operate. Card readers connect to an iPhone via Bluetooth or wired plug, and then process card payments via a mobile point-of-sale (POS) app. We compare top card readers for iPhones and iPads based on processing features, processing options and…
How to Set Up Your Retail Lighting in 4 Steps
Retail lighting can be broken down into four primary types: general/ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting, and decorative lighting. There are also many bulb options, like halogen, fluorescent, and LEDs. This retail store lighting guide will help you plan the right lighting, bulbs, and fixtures to brighten your store and spur sales. Why Retail Lighting…
30 Best Restaurant Management Software Tips, Trends & Advice from the Pros
Restaurant management software streamlines the many microprocesses that drive a busy restaurant operation. If you’re wondering which restaurant management product might work for you or are just starting your search, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up 30 top restaurant management software tips from seasoned pros who use a wide array of restaurant…
How to Create & Save an e-Book in Kindle Format
A Kindle is Amazon’s proprietary e-reader, which displays e-books saved in Kindle format. To sell e-books on Amazon or read non-Amazon documents on a Kindle, you need to save them as Kindle format .mobi files. We’ll show you how to create, save, and convert e-books and documents as .mobi files using free online tools. There…
6 Best Thermal Receipt Printers for 2018
Thermal receipt printers integrate with retail and restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems to print customer receipts for completed sales. A receipt printer can connect in various ways including USB, Ethernet (LAN), Wi-Fi wireless (WLAN) and even Bluetooth. We look at a range of options for small business in terms of price, functionality and popular POS compatibility….
How to Use Woocommerce & Square to Run Your Business
The WooCommerce Square point-of-sale (POS) system integration connects in-store and online transactions, products and inventory and tracks it all within the Square POS dashboard. Using the free Square for WooCommerce plug-in, you can expand your in-store business to online sales easily. If you sell online using WooCommerce, you can add Square and start selling in-person….
5 Best Credit Card Readers for 2018
Credit card readers let businesses accept credit card payments in various sales settings. Most work with mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, and connect to business software or point-of-sale apps to complete payments and track sales. We review the best credit card reader options in terms of features, options, and costs for small businesses. Best…
