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Black Friday Cyber Monday – Proven Promotions

Your Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Retail Sales that WORK! Get the FREE pdf whitepaper to implement proven BFCM promotions in YOUR store!

5 Key Areas to Consider When Considering a POS

You’re at a point where you think you’ve narrowed down the point of sale solution you want to use for your retail business. You’ve combed through the features and the price looks right for your budget…the hard part is almost over! BEFORE you commit and sign on the dotted line, there are 5 key areas you need to pay attention to in order to make sure it’s the right solution for your retail business.

Retail Pro Software Assurance Explained

Retail Pro is an investment for your retail business and ideally, we don’t want our investments to depreciate in value. When we make an investment, either personally or for our business, we go into it hoping that investment will only increase in value (or increase the value of our business).

Mission Critical: Your Data Back-Up Strategy

No – that’s not an exaggeration. This IS mission critical! If you don’t have a data back-up strategy in place, then you and your retail business are at serious risk! One wrong move could cost you thousands of dollars in downtime and recovery costs…and recovery of the most important business data is likely impossible if you haven’t been actively backing it up.

The Benefits of an Integrated Payment Processing System

Accepting electronic payments is an essential part of running a retail business. In fact, according to Statista, cash sales through a POS have plummeted within Canada in recent years down to roughly 1% of all transactions. With digital wallets on the rise throughout the country, it’s imperative for retailers to have the technology they need in order to stay current within today’s consumer trends.

Retailer’s Best Friend Part II: The 3 Must-Use Sales Reports

For retailers, staying ahead in a competitive marketplace requires more than just offering great products; it demands insights into your sales performance. Sales reports are invaluable tools that provide essential data to optimize your retail operations. In this week’s blog, Dan shares three of the most important sales reports that every retailer must use to drive profitability and success.

Retailer’s Best Friend Part I: The 3 Must-Use Inventory Reports

Effective inventory management is the cornerstone of a successful retail business. To make well-informed decisions, reduce costs, and ensure optimal stock levels, inventory reports are indispensable. These reports offer valuable insights into your product flow, empowering you to keep your shelves well-stocked and customers satisfied. In this week’s blog, Dan shares his three most important inventory reports that every retailer must use to remain competitive and profitable.

POS or P.O.Sh!t

In the world of retail, staying competitive means staying up to date with technology. One of the most critical pieces of technology for retailers is the Point of Sale (POS) system. But a good POS system is much more than just a cash register; it’s a versatile tool that can transform your business operations. On this week’s podcast, Dan shares the many aspects of a powerful POS system and how it can empower retailers to thrive in a rapidly changing market.

Making SMART Buying Decisions: Beyond Vendor Relationships

In the world of Retail, the importance of relationships cannot be overstated. Building strong connections with vendors, suppliers, and representatives is often considered essential for success. However, too often, businesses make the mistake of basing their buying decisions solely on these relationships, sometimes to their detriment. In this week’s blog, Dan Shares why it’s crucial to stop making bad buying decisions solely based on vendor or representative “relationships” and look at a more rational and strategic approach to procurement.

Welcome to the New Year: Crafting Your Retail Resolutions for Success

As the calendar has turned and a new year has arrived, it’s a time for reflection and renewal, a time to embrace fresh beginnings and set your sights on new horizons. In the world of retail, the start of the year presents a perfect opportunity to recite your values, sharpen your focus, and recast your vision for the future. It’s the moment to reset your goals and design a roadmap for a successful year ahead. In this week’s blog, Dan shares the importance of this annual ritual and provides guidance on how to make the most of this transformative time.