How to Step Up Your Small Business Marketing
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on April 02, 2020
It’s a time of uncertainty for people around the world — and an especially challenging time for small business owners.
Why Now is a Great Time to Start a Small Business
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on March 26, 2020
The best time to start the small business you’ve been dreaming of is now. Well, you can’t literally start it right now — but with most of us having to stay at home, it’s the perfect time to get working on it.
Navigating the Coronavirus Pandemic as a Small Business Owner
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on March 16, 2020
We’re a small business just like you. With that, we know first-hand that these are difficult times and there are new challenges presenting themselves everyday.
How Long Does a POS System Last? [Updated February 2020]
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on February 25, 2020
We’re asked, “How long will my POS system last?” on a daily basis — and rightfully so. We understand that purchasing a point of sale system is an investment. Obviously, there’s a financial commitment, but beyond the dollars, you’re investing time ...
How Third Party Credit Card Processors Are Overcharging You
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on February 10, 2020
Credit card processing is a complex part of owning a business and making sales — and unfortunately, there are payment processors who take advantage of this. When you’re in the market for a point of sale system or a new credit card processor, you’l...
Top Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 09, 2020
Opening a business is hard. In fact, research show...
4 Retail Tips to Keep Customers Happy
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on December 19, 2019
Like any small business, retail shop owners have to make sure their customers’ first impression is a positive one. You have a few minutes to make or break their opinion, so it’s important to put yourself in their shoes and walk through their journ...
The Retail Holiday Season of Returns and Gift Cards
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on December 04, 2019
The holiday season is in full swing. Last-minute shoppers are in and out of your storefront scrambling to purchase the perfect gift before their time is up. But as a store manager, you know that the busiest time of the year isn’t over quite yet.&n...
Loss Prevention: How to Minimize Shrinkage
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on November 21, 2019
What plan does your retail store have in place to prevent inventory losses? Are you experiencing an increase in shoplifting, or are you trying to get ahead and make sure it doesn’t happen? No matter what kind of business you have or how long you’v...
The Best Convenience Store POS System
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on November 06, 2019
Jennifer Armstrong, co-owner of the Quick Service Mart, was looking for a new point of sale solution for her neighborhood convenience store in Knoxville, Tennessee. For years they had utilized a pricing board, but she worried about cashiers messin...