Way back in the day (think around the dark ages of the mid-2000s) there was a viral trend going around known as “The Buckle Challenge,” surrounding popular Nebraska-based retailer The Buckle. The goal was to get all the way to the rear of the store and back out again without an employee speaking to you…
If you’ve ever been to a gas station or convenience store, you know the drill: you want to find the products you need, check out, and get going. Unfortunately, you’re typically surrounded by plenty of other customers in various states of grumpiness who need coffee, gas, or snacks for the road. Since gas stations and…
There have been several pivotal days in the history of talech since we emerged on the software scene 7 years ago, but nothing quite like this. Today represents the first full day of life in the U.S. Bank family and it is a hugely exciting prospect. Since 2012, talech has been building subscription based point…
Treat your restaurant brand as if it were a romantic relationship. While hot and heavy in the beginning, it’s important to notice the signs of disinterest or disharmony so that the changes can be made and interest re-piqued. This will keep the fires stoked, grow the intrigue and curiosity about your restaurant and, in the…
Our team at talech is as diverse as they come. Spanning the globe from Palo Alto, CA to Kaunus, Lithuania, our employees have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. We are musicians, knitters, and basketball players. We’ve worked as waiters at chain restaurants and in tech support. But despite our differences, we all have one…
Going it alone in retail is not realistic; eventually, you will need to hire staff to perform a variety of day-to-day tasks to keep things humming along. Even with staff in tow, the challenges of identifying and retaining top talent should be at the forefront of your mind. According to the Center of American Progress,…
Time is not an abundant asset for small restaurant owners, especially when it comes to the process of hiring a new staff member. With restaurant staff retention rates hovering at near 25% for two years, and an additional 1.6 million restaurant jobs expected to be created by 2028, hiring and staff management is going to…
With your competitors identified, you can now create the metrics to gauge where you stand. While there are various marketing research tools available, examining each of these will become counterproductive due to the sheer volume out there. The smart play is to reach out to retail associations, for example NRF (National Retail Foundation) or the…