Web design is the art of crafting a website that is easy to use and visually appealing. It includes several tasks, from graphic design to usability engineering and programming. Web design is an integral part of any company’s success. A web design that is not responsive is not optimized for search engines, or doesn’t have…
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15 Tips for Independent Retailers to Remain Competitive
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in July 2017 and has been completely revamped and updated in June 2022 for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It’s that time of the year again when independent retailers celebrate #indieretail during Independent Retailer Month. Customers across the world are encouraged to shop locally to support their community and create…
What You Need To Know About The Apps of a Franchise Business
Running a franchise network, or any business spanning across various geographical locations can be a challenge these days. It is not only the franchisees or other types of partners, the logistics, personnel, and marketing aspects that are critical and require constant attention; the competition is also severe for any industry, and both new entrants to…
How to Efficiently Manage Your Inventory With Barcode System
Aren’t we all looking for ways to make our life easier and our business work smoother? If you use barcodes in your inventory management, you will know they are a great help to your day-to-day workflow. Here are 3 tips for an efficient barcode system for your inventory management: 1. Print on Sticky Barcode Paper…
9 Marketing Ideas To Make Your Store Stand Out This Holiday Season
This is a guest post by guest contributor Krista Fabregas from Fit Small Business The holidays is a season of giving, and it’s also a season of spending! If there was any time of the year where consumers are in a frenzy to spend, it’s now. According to forecasts, holiday retail sales in 2017…
Getting the Most out of Cyber Monday
With Cyber Monday less than month away, holiday season is quickly approaching. Last year on Cyber Monday, consumers spent nearly $3,5 billion according to Adobe Digital Insights. These results easily blew past initial estimates. How this year will be? Well, if we take into account the ongoing increase in online sales, it looks that…
How to sell and purchase on consignment with Megaventory
Selling on consignment is a useful arrangement that allows a supplier and usually a retailer to create a “win-win” situation, where they both share part of the risk of holding inventory. Consignment occurs when the consignor (the supplier) sends goods to a consignee (the retailer). The Retailer then later sells them to their clients. The…
How to Choose the Right Online Inventory Management Software For Your Small/Medium Business
Last month Software Advice announced Megaventory’s inclusion in the 2017 FrontRunners quadrant for Inventory Management software. Therefore, it is a good opportunity to discuss some tips that owners of small and medium-sized businesses should have in mind before committing to a new solution. The right software solution is the tool to survive in a highly…
How to Prepare for Annual Inventory Taking
The end of the year is a great time to perform a physical counting of your inventory to start fresh in the new year. On top of that, as people cease shopping after Christmas, it is usually the slowest time of the year. That makes it the perfect time for you to minimize or stop…
How to Survive as an Independent Retailer
Following the success of our other two posts on the importance of the right retail software and the top online tools and services, we decided to give a final round to our series of retail articles. In this article, we asked successful retailers and experts what the challenges of an independent retailer are and how can an independent retailer compete…