Every small business owner in New York, the third-largest state economy in the United States, needs business insurance to protect their financial assets. The Empire State requires workers’ compensation for all employees, whether they are part time or full time, and a commercial auto policy for businesses with a dedicated vehicle. Important policies to get…
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Hiring Laws: Rules to Follow While Growing Your Team
In the dynamic world of running a small business, understanding and adhering to hiring laws is not just a legal necessity but a keystone of ethical operations. As we look at the legal requirements for hiring employees—from minimum wage to new hire reporting to Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation—we’ll explore federal and state laws that…
8 Sources for the Best Custom Mailer Boxes & Packaging
Custom packaging makes an impressionable mark on customers and protects the contents to ensure products arrive as expected. The best suppliers for custom mailer boxes and packaging will have an array of design and customization options, a low price point, many types of containers, great UX design, and no, or at least limited, minimum order…
How to Sell Excess Inventory & Prevent Future Surplus
Lingering economic uncertainty and several years of supply chain disruption are among the reasons retailers across the country are finding themselves with excess inventory. In fact, a new study found that 27% of businesses are looking to sell overstock inventory on secondary markets. The dilemma of how to sell excess inventory is not new but…
Virtual Reality (VR) in Retail: Guide With Examples
Virtual reality (VR) in retail is rapidly changing how consumers shop and engage with brands. Using this technology, retailers can create immersive, interactive, and highly personalized shopping experiences for their customers. In this article, we explore VR in retail’s growth and use cases, and show examples of brands implementing the technology in their online and…
Unified Communications: A Small Business Guide
Unified communications help improve collaboration and streamline business workflow. Learn why it should be a part of your company strategy.
Omnichannel vs Multichannel Retailing: Key Differences
Retailers are using multiple channels where shoppers can interact and purchase as the purchasing journey becomes less and less linear. Omnichannel retailing is when sales channels work together to form a cohesive customer experience (customer-first approach to building a brand). Meanwhile, multichannel retailing is when a retailer has multiple sales channels that are siloed (product-first…
How Much Does a POS System Cost?
Point-of-sale (POS) system costs vary by industry; expect to pay $0 to $400 per month for software, and $60 to over $3,000 upfront for devices, registers, and hardware kits—depending on your POS hardware preferences. This comes to a total of around $4,000–$10,000 per year, without factoring in additional costs for payment processing. That price range…