Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist for New Business Owners
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on July 06, 2021
No one wants to get that dreaded IRS tax notice of non-compliance. For many small business owners, the process of tax preparation seems like a daunting task — and o...
How to Increase Liquor Store Sales in 5 Steps
Brian Sullivan
By Brian Sullivan
on July 01, 2021
Which methods or tactics are most effective at increasing sales for liquor stores? If the answer to this question is elusive for you, you’re not alone. There are certain business habits and operations that all successful liquor stores have...
9 Apps All Small Business Retailers Should Be Using
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on June 29, 2021
Being a small business owner or manager often means you don’t have a huge budget to invest in technology. Luckily, there are many free and affordable apps out there designed to make your life easier!
4 Components of an Effective Liquor Store Business Plan
Brian Sullivan
By Brian Sullivan
on June 24, 2021
Developing a liquor store business plan that covers all critical elements and keeps your business on track can be a big task. What if you miss something important and your business suffers as a result?
Preparing Your Retail Store for the 4th of July Holiday
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on June 16, 2021
Is your small business ready for the 4th of July retail crowd?
How to Open a Tobacco Shop in 7 Steps
Brian Sullivan
By Brian Sullivan
on June 10, 2021
Are you opening a tobacco shop? The tobacco industry is one of the most highly regulated markets in the world. Failure to comply with
Should I Use a Wired Network or Wi-Fi for my Small Business?
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on May 27, 2021
Are you opening a retail business, and you have some big decisions to make? Or are you operating an existing small business and it’s time to reevaluate your processes?
5 Steps for Creating an Effective Daily Sales Report
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on May 25, 2021
Creating a daily sales report is an essential task for new and existing business owners. Without one, it can be challenging to visualize and goals based on current sales. According to
4 Tobacco Promotion Ideas for Smoke Shops
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on May 18, 2021
As a small business owner or manager, we know there may be tasks and goals on the back burner. Promotions, for example, aren’t a mandatory task when selling tobacco, cigars, and vapes, so they’re often pushed aside.
Why Small Businesses Fail: 3 Top Factors
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on May 13, 2021
The path to small business success is lined with pitfalls. In fact, recent data indicates that 70 percent of owners fail within thei...