Clamshell packaging is king in many industries. For example, according to market research firm Freedonia Group, clamshell packaging represents 65 % of the packaging market for produce businesses and is expected to grow another 20 % by 2019. We’re all familiar with clamshell packaging whether we know it or not. Clamshell packaging is the clear,…
How to Create a Loyalty Program for Your Business
Over half of American customers join new loyalty rewards programs each year, according to Colloquy. Additionally, about half agree that they spend more after joining than they did before, according to another survey from Bond Brand Loyalty. This shows how customers are openly seeking loyalty rewards programs AND are willing to spend more once they join….
Best Shopify Apps: Free Shopify Apps to Boost Your Business
Shopify is an extremely powerful, versatile, and affordable ecommerce and retail platform. One thing that really takes Shopify to the next level is its robust App Store. The apps allow you complete flexibility in building out your business’s capabilities. Launch a customer loyalty program or integrate your accounting and POS software. Whatever challenge you’re business…
How to Manage Inventory Using Lightspeed POS
The power of a modern POS system comes from its inventory management capabilities. Harnessing those capabilities to manage inventory will save you tons of time and allow you to update your product count automatically in real time, automate purchase orders, dramatically reduce inventory shrink, increase sales efficiency and more. In this article, I’ll show you…
Create Pro Quality Product Video With Just Your Mobile Phone
Five hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute. That’s a lot of video and it’s not just teenagers and professionals that are contributing to it. Small businesses are beginning to recognize the value of using video to market their products and services.The great thing, is that it’s never been easier to properly shoot, edit,…
Best ATM Machine for Small Business Owners: GenMega G2500
Looking to buy an ATM machine and wondering which is the best ATM machine for your money? If so, you have come to the right place. In this guide, we compare three of the industry’s top ATM machines based on their cost, features, reliability, and overall value to the small business owner, recommending the one we…
Best Inventory Software for Small Businesses
In this article, we look at three of the top inventory management software providers and compare them based on cost, features, ease-of-use, and customer support, recommending the one we feel provides the best overall value for your small business. Best Inventory Software for Small Businesses: Lightspeed Retail For the traditional brick-and-mortar small business owner that…
Hair Salon Business Plan: An Interview with Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software
What do many hair salons leave out of their business plans? The Products. According to Sabrina Parsons, the CEO of Palo Alto Software, many hair salons don’t consider the revenue stream that can be generated from having products like styling gels and shampoo for sale. Sales from such products can account for as much as…
Retail Store Supplies: 7 Overlooked Items Every Retail Store Needs
If you are opening a retail store, you have probably already thought a lot about your big ticket ticket supplies and accessories, like displays, lighting, pos systems, etc. But there are many less sexy retail store supplies that are just as necessary for the average retail store. Here are 7 of the most commonly overlooked items…
Beacon Technology: How Beacons Work and What They Can Do For Your Retail Store
This guest post “Beacon Technology” was written by David Bozin,VP of Business Development of Bindo Imagine this: You walk down the aisle of a store and your phone reminds you that you are low on olive oil, paper towels, and almonds and proceeds to tell you where these products can be found within the store. This…
Grand Opening Ideas, Goals, Marketing Budget, And More!
A successful grand opening evokes excitement and curiosity. Ideally held after a few weeks of opening your business, a grand opening is also a great opportunity to network with local businesses and form strategic partnerships. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about planning your grand opening, from budgeting to promotion, invitations…
Where to Buy Salon Equipment Online
If you’re looking for new or used salon equipment online, there are plenty of different places to shop. We took a look at the top five stores and compared their selection, pricing and shipping. See our list below along with our recommendations and a detailed pricing comparison: Best Place to Buy Salon Equipment: SallyBeauty Used Items? Yes,…
