How To Make a Convenience Store Profitable in 7 Simple Steps
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on September 07, 2022
As a convenience store owner, you know profitability is key to a successful business. But how do you make a convenience store more profitable? People see convenience stores as one-stop shops. You’re usually open late, if not 24 hours a day...
Cash Registers for Small Business: Are They Worth it?
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on September 07, 2022
Small business owners keep things simple — maybe you’re a one-person show, or manage a 20-person team of stellar employees. And if you’ve been using a traditional cash register to run your retail business, it might be difficult to understand the i...
8 Practical Marketing Ideas for Small Grocery Stores
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on August 31, 2022
Marketing a small grocery store can be a challenge. You are competing against larger stores with more resources and need to find ways to get your name out without breaking the bank. Technology is fast becoming a necessity for groce...
5 Fall 2022 Trends to Try at Your Retail Store
Spence Hoffman
By Spence Hoffman
on August 29, 2022
The retail industry is dynamic — it’s constantly changing.
Encouraging Customers to Support Small Business: 4 Fresh Ideas
Spence Hoffman
By Spence Hoffman
on August 22, 2022
Running a small business is rewarding — but it’s also hard work.
Considering Grocery Store Inventory Management Software? Here's What to Look For
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on August 18, 2022
When running a successful grocery store, inventory management is vital. Gone are the days of manual inventory management. With today’s modern consumer in mind, inventory management is a different ball game. It’s more than a storefront – yo...
How To Get a Tobacco License [4 Steps]
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on August 16, 2022
A key part of success in any business? Planning ahead. When opening a tobacco store, planning ahead means pursuing a tobacco license. You can’t sell cigarettes or tobacco products in most states without a license – so before you start sett...
The Guide to Grocery Store Profit Margins (and How To Improve Them)
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on August 11, 2022
Profit margin. Do those two words make you break out in a sweat? You might have read that grocery stores and supermarkets have some of the lowest profit margins – and it’s tr...
How Much is a Tobacco License? [Costs & Criteria]
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on August 09, 2022
So you want to sell tobacco? You’re in good company. Although smoking has declined in the last decade, a new generation of consumers needs somewhere to get their traditional and next-generation tobacco ...
5 Back-to-School Shopping Deals To Promote Right Now
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on August 08, 2022
Back-to-school season is back again — and it’s one of the busiest for retailers.