Barcode labels help businesses track stock and access key product data easily. Learning how to make a barcode will help you see product details, stock on hand, pricing, and even complete a sale with a single barcode scan. You can make and print barcodes affordably using a point-of-sale (POS) system or barcode generators. Here’s how…
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15 Pop-up Shop Ideas & Getting Started
Pop-up shops are temporary establishments selling products or services for a limited time. They’re great for marketing and testing new business ideas and are scalable and low-risk. They also create brand awareness and a sense of urgency, boosting sales. Both online and brick-and-mortar store owners can benefit from trendy pop-up store ideas. Pop-up shops require…
Vend vs Square: Price, Features & What’s Best
Square and Vend are both point-of-sale (POS) systems that businesses use to process sales, manage customers, and view reports. The main difference between Vend vs Square is Vend is a robust POS with detailed features for established stores with large inventories. Square is a free POS with simpler features that are best for smaller sellers….
14 Overlooked Cashier Skills to Grow Your Business
A cashier’s skills are not limited to processing transactions at checkout. They should also know how to provide customer service and market products using the right strategies. Because cashiers are usually the last sales representatives that customers see, they play a crucial role in the customer’s buying decision and must have a diverse skill set….
What Is Merchandising? Definition & Strategies
Merchandising is the activity of presenting and promoting retail goods for sale. The term merchandising commonly refers to store displays and designing store layouts. Retailers use merchandising strategies to encourage customers to buy more products, which results in larger profits. Designing effective product displays is easier when you know which products are selling the best…
6 Best Spa POS System 2019
A spa point-of-sale (POS) system manages client transactions, sales data, and tracks customer information just like any other POS system would. A spa POS also has spa-specific features like appointment scheduling, online booking, and client-facing account management tools. The best spa POS systems include all of these features and start at under $100 per month….
Best Freight Brokers for Small Businesses
A freight broker taps into a huge network of freight carriers to find you the best rate for your freight shipments. We looked at popular options FreightPros, uShip, and Redhawk Global to determine the best freight brokers by examining customer service, small business accessibility, price, and ease of use. claims our top spot for consistently…
How to Calculate & Increase Your Customer Retention Rate
Customer retention is the ability of a business to keep its current customers. Customer retention rates are measured by looking at how many customers are lost over a specific period of time. Customer retention is important because higher retention rates are an indicator of customer satisfaction, which typically leads to better sales. Having the right…
How to Get a Freight Quote: The Ultimate Guide
There’s more to getting a freight quote than entering your shipment’s size and weight into a freight carrier’s website. An accurate freight quote depends on many variables. If you get these wrong, your final charge could be far more than your original quote. It’s easy get to surprise bills and charges if you aren’t careful….
The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Machines
A credit card machine is a device used to process in-person payments with a credit or debit card. It can be handheld and corded, portable, or attached to a point-of-sale terminal with a countertop cash register. Depending on the type of credit card terminal you choose, the cost ranges from $0 to $1,200. How a…
15 Retail Statistics for the Optimistic Business Owner
While many experts claim that “retail is dead,” the retail industry is evolving with the times into a new model that promises bigger and better things for consumers and businesses alike. These retail statistics show that the industry is as strong as ever, pointing to a great future ahead. 1. Globally, retail sales are expected…
How to Offer Customer Financing: In-house Financing Without Breaking the Bank
Offering customer financing at the point of purchase can boost sales, increase conversions, improve customer loyalty, and drive repeat business. When a small business offers customer financing, its average order size can increase by up to 120%. Plus, nearly two-thirds of customers make a future purchase of $500 or more in stores that offer financing….