Volumes have been written on the subject of the most cost effective business practices. Universities have entire programs dedicated to their own, individual takes on the topic as well. Despite the indulgent investment in getting down the foundation of which business practices are most cost effective, the topic remains as elusive and misunderstood as it…
Developing and maintaining a small business invoicing system has long been the bane of small business owners. A jumbled collection of Excel spreadsheets, water-stained ledger books, loose invoices and PO’s too often defines the reality of the state of small business accounting systems. These outdated and disjointed accounting systems, as prominent as they are, just…
Everyone says they’re the best, but what’s the best booking app for barbers and stylists? Picture this. Early one morning you walk into your salon, unlocking the front door and turning on the lights as always. After checking the cleanliness of your stylist’s stations, you make your way into the backroom to perform a supply…
You unlock the door and switch on the lights, ready to begin a new day. A glance at your scheduling software shows a nonstop day of action. Thankfully, you are fully staffed today, so your worries melt away as sip on your latte, ready to take on the world. Suddenly a jolt of nervousness washes…
You would be hard-pressed to find a retail establishment this side of Timbuktu that doesn’t use a point of sale hardware bundle or system to process its transactions. While the variety of POS options available to retailers grows every day, the two basic approaches to POS solutions are those that combine hardware and software in…
Businesses love a bargain, and there’s no bargain better than “free.” That explains why a lot of small businesses are interested in using POS systems with no monthly fees. POS systems have become standard equipment for retailers of all types, allowing them to streamline their credit card transactions and accept more forms of payment. While…
Never before have retail businesses been so portable. That’s why knowing how to run a mobile business is important. In an age where food cart vendors earn Michelin stars and the latest fashions are as likely to be found on a flea market table as on Fifth Avenue, it’s clear that mobility is taking retailers…
The digital age has changed the meaning of affordable point of sale software. The move to subscription and Software-as-a-Service models where the cost of accessing the best business software is spread out over monthly and annual payments rather than a big upfront purchase means even small salons can use the best technology. Finding the most…