The moment customers step in to your shop, those first few seconds they take to look around their surroundings will decide whether they want to stay or not. This is why your retail store’s layout and design is a huge factor in getting those all important sales. The good news is that you don’t need…
How Credit Card Processing Fees Work – The Ultimate Guide
The credit card processing fees you pay depend on the pricing model used by your merchant provider. To select the right model for your business and not overpay, it’s important to clearly understand how credit card processing fees work. This guide explains how credit card processors work so you can pick the best solution and…
Planning Your Store Layout: Step-by-Step Instructions
A good retail store layout starts on paper, where you work out building specs, customer traffic flow, product placement, and more, before ever installing a single display. Thoughtful planning lets you explore options and create a store layout that encourages customers to browse and buy. Before we dive into the details of a good store…
Best Small Business POS Systems 2018
A retail point-of-sale system, often called a POS system, allows retailers to efficiently manage in-store sales and operating tasks. We reviewed three of the most popular POS systems for small businesses: Square POS, Lightspeed Retail, and ShopKeep. Read on for our comparison and review of these three options, including our top recommendations for small businesses….
How To Accept Credit Card Payments: In-Store, Online & Mobile
Accepting credit card payments is proven to increase in-store sales by 40% and is absolutely necessary for businesses selling online. If you’re searching for the right credit card processing solution, this guide shows you how to accept credit cards anywhere, in a brick-and-mortar store, on a website, or using a smartphone or tablet to accept…
The Ultimate Guide to Cash Wraps, Cash Wells, & Checkout Counters
Cash wraps, also known as cash wells and checkout counters, are the locations in retail stores where customers pay for merchandise. They are also key areas to maximize sales, increase or decrease customer satisfaction, build your brand, and create an efficient workspace for employees. Any successful retail operation needs to not only have a carefully…
Zoning Laws for Small Business: What You Need to Know
Zoning laws, also known as zoning ordinances, define 1) what types of land use is allowed for a given area and 2) building regulations such as maximum building size or the need for fire escapes. If you’re starting a business, you need to be familiar with the zoning laws that cover your building and area….
7 Things Retailers Can Learn from The Apple Store
If you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best. In the retail business, there’s no one better than Apple. According to recent data released by eMarketer and CoStar, Apple remains the top retailer in the sales per square foot category, earning $5,546 per square foot of retail space! Apple’s new…
Top 31 Salon Marketing Ideas From the Pros
Salons are everywhere, and if you’re planning to get into the beauty business, it’s important to understand how you can differentiate yourself and attract clients. To help you out, we spoke with industry professionals to get their advice. Here are 31 salon marketing ideas from the pros to help you develop a solid clientele in…
How to Make & Print Barcode Labels: A Guide for Store and Ecommerce Businesses
Barcode labels help businesses easily track stock and access key product data. In a single scan, you can see product details, stock on hand, pricing, and even complete a sale. But not all barcode labels are the same. Below we cover 2 barcodes labels that most businesses use and show you 3 ways to create…
How to Offer Power Tool Financing at Your Hardware Store
Power tool financing is offered by hardware stores to help consumers buy upgraded tools or add high-margin accessories to their purchases for large home projects. Customer financing is important to offer because the larger chains you compete with have their own financing programs. Financing can increase the number of purchases made and the average order…
5 Steps to Reduce Retail Theft & Shoplifting In Your Business
U.S. businesses lose around $60 billion annually to retail shrinkage. The vast majority of the losses are attributable to retail theft. Before your business can stop shoplifting and reduce shrinkage, you need to implement careful inventory management. Once that’s in place, there are a number of affordable ways to reduce retail theft at your business….
