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6 Best Shopify Alternatives for 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 12, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (0)

Shopify is the top name in ecommerce. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for your business. Depending on the size of your business, how much you sell, your monthly budget, and other factors, you may want to consider one of these six best Shopify alternatives. Top 6 Shopify Alternatives for 2020 What Ecommerce…

The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Food Suppliers

By Mary King on February 12, 2020 | Restaurants, Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

Restaurant food suppliers are vendors that sell products directly to restaurants, whether wholesale purveyors or local farms. The critical function of a restaurant supplier is to allow a restaurant to purchase products at lower prices to increase their profit margins. When choosing food suppliers, restaurants should consider cost, delivery schedule, minimum order requirements, and quality…

6 Best Appointment Scheduling Apps 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 6, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Retail, Service Industry | Comments (0)

Appointment scheduling apps are used by service businesses such as spas, salons, fitness centers, consultants, sales professionals, and repair shops to coordinate time slots for customers to receive services. The best appointment scheduling apps are easy to use and have features to allow customers to book and manage their own appointments. Top 6 Appointment Scheduling…

6 Best Ecommerce Platforms of 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 6, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (13)

Businesses use ecommerce platforms to create online stores with products and shopping carts. In addition to creating digital storefronts, ecommerce software also has inventory and order management tools to fulfill customer orders. The best ecommerce platforms integrate with POS systems for in-person sales and online marketplaces like Amazon, with starting prices under $100 per month….

Types of Appointment Scheduling For Every Business

By Meaghan Brophy on January 31, 2020 | Listicle, Retail | Comments (0)

Scheduling appointments effectively is critical for managing patient or customer flow and ensuring profitability. How appointments are scheduled can vary greatly by industry. For example, medical providers often need to see many patients in a small window of time, whereas spa appointments are lengthier and have a dedicated service provider for every client. Why Use…

How to Set Up a BigCommerce Store Online in 10 Simple Steps

By Janette Novak on January 21, 2020 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (0)

The BigCommerce ecommerce platform has an amazing array of advanced selling features and management tools designed to help startups and small businesses compete at the highest levels. Yet all of this power is surprisingly simple to harness. You can set up a BigCommerce store in just a few hours following our 10 easy steps. 1….

10 Best Dropshipping Suppliers 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on January 20, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Online Business, Retail | Comments (0)

Dropshipping allows you to sell products in your ecommerce store without carrying any inventory. When a customer buys something from your store, the order is routed through a supplier and delivered to your customer. The best dropshipping suppliers have millions of products to choose from and offer easy integration tools for your chosen ecommerce platform….

Front of House vs Back of House Restaurant Management: What’s the Difference?

By Mary King on January 15, 2020 | Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

Front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) are lingo for the dining room (FOH) and kitchen (BOH) of a restaurant. An FOH manager supervises staff members who are the public face of the restaurant like servers and bartenders. A BOH manager works with the restaurant’s kitchen staff, supervising the cooks and dishwashing team….

6 Best Event Planning & Management Software 2020

By Charlette Beasley on January 15, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Retail, Service Industry | Comments (0)

Events are a great way to make money, attract new customers, and generate customer loyalty. With event planning software, it’s easy to keep everything organized. In addition to venues, equipment, people, and tickets, online advertising and follow-up are important. We looked at the best event planning and management software to help you maximize your return….

13 Key Restaurant Metrics All Restaurant Owners Need to Know

By Mary King on January 13, 2020 | Restaurants, Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

Restaurant metrics are calculations that illustrate the health of your business. Such restaurant calculations allow restaurant owners to measure, evaluate, and adjust their operation for maximum profitability. Metrics differ from the computations performed to create a business plan for a new restaurant; business plan calculations are based on projected numbers, while metrics work with actual…

How to Take Better Product Photos: 7 Product Photography Tips

By Janette Novak on January 9, 2020 | Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (0)

If you plan to sell physical products online, then you need to understand the essentials of how to take product photos. Developing exceptional product photography skills is key to generating massive online product sales. Capturing vivid, eye-catching product shots is quite easy once you master a handful of low-budget, high-impact product photography tips. If you…