These days you would be hard-pressed to find a retail operation that doesn’t use a cloud point of sale system. Retailers that haven’t yet adopted POS for transactions likely soon will: MarketWatch forecasts that sales of POS systems worldwide will increase from $6.4 billion in 2018 to $15.3 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual…
All small business owners are faced with very similar operating challenges. Reining in costs while maximizing revenues create tasks and brainstorming sessions across the country. In your localized area, you may be under pressure by an increased presence of big-box retailers. Or, perhaps an event in your area has changed the traffic to your business.…
You emerge from the backroom after conducting a visual inspection of inventory. But instead of being created with happy, friendly customers and staff, you overhear a customer shout “I’m never coming back here again!” Turning the corner, you find a member of your staff standing red-faced and angry. When they spot you, rolling eyes and…
Creating a modern, inviting feel for your business requires that you be tuned into the always-changing expectations of your customers. Products must be arranged in the precise aisles and shelves that your customers anticipate finding them. Menus must be ordered in a way that matches the cuisine being offered, and is easy to understand and…
Impeccably clean display cases blaze with a tantalizing display of gold, silver, and diamonds. Your staff stands ready to assist customers with purchasing anything from basic chains and jewelry to pieces for formal events. A next-gen security system protects your property, as cameras record everything that transpires within your walls. But is this enough to…
As the customers line up, hopeful for a fast and tasty lunch experience, the pressure builds on you and your staff to perform at a higher level. Now is not the time for errors, communication mishaps, or to discover that you are out of an important ingredient. You need to be built for success before…
Being out of date with the technology you utilize can have a severe impact on how a potential customer views your business. In the fast-moving modern world, customer expectations have evolved. The customer of today expects you to modernize your business with a shopping experience with a personal touch, a wide range of payment options,…
The end of the holiday season has arrived, and many restaurateurs are faced with the challenges introduced during the holiday hangover season. Whether it’s customers with exhausted pocketbooks, or an unwillingness to leave the house in the midst of the cold nights of January and February, restaurants are potentially facing lower than usual traffic volumes.…