Apply these 7 effective habits and improve your business! Every smoker knows that changing bad habits is a difficult task. Stephen Covey, the author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” also knows that changing your habits is vital for becoming a successful person. But what about retailers? Can retailers change their habits […]
Want To Beat Walmart? Here Are 5 Lessons You Can Steal From Them
Retail strategies you can copy from the corporate giant When it comes to retail stores, the figurative elephant in the room is Walmart. This ubiquitous American super chain seems to have a megastore in every suburb of America. Some people hate Walmart, pointing to their notoriously low wages and history of driving mom and pop […]
Sell More in Your Store by Following These 3 Simple Steps
One thing small business owners often forget is that “people buy from people”. Yes, some people base their shopping preferences on price, but most people prefer to buy from stores they feel comfortable in. As such, it is crucially important to reconsider the experience of your typical customer from time to time, regardless of the […]
Accounting Basics for Online and Brick & Mortar Retailers
You’ve worked hard and now your small business is starting to take off. Now it’s time to sit back and relax, right? Not if you don’t have your accounting in order. All retailers should have some sort of accounting in place, especially if they are selling through multiple online platforms. Filing away your receipts in a […]