Rise in Retail and Small Business Hires

July marked an addition of 50,000 employees to the payroll of small businesses nationwide, including independent retailers.

Bye Bye Cash Register. Hello Tablet!

Using software platforms, with the necessary features, to handle all POS needs on the service-side, allows small business owners to focus on growing their businesses.

Independent Retailers Taking Back Town Centers

Mary Portas evaluates the U.K.’s High Street, supporting a pro local and and pro independent platform.

Small Retail Businesses Review and Update Loss Prevention Activities Post Recession

Independent Retailers are wise to continue loss prevention efforts even during economic recovery.

Local Coupon Giant Valpak Adds Mobile App for Shoppers

Realizing consumers are embracing technology in a big way, coupon company goes after their mobile devices.

Survey: U.S. Small Business Confidence Climbs to Highest Level in Three Years

Signs continue to appear that consumers are getting more comfortable with the idea of spending more, fueling economic growth.

Government Offers Relief for Small Businesses With Big Mortgages

A new federal program allows small businesses and independent retailers to refinance existing mortgages to a better rate.

Independent Retailers, Local Businesses Turning More to Social Marketing To Boost Visibility

Research has found with money tight, small businesses are turning to free social media to draw and retain customers.

Rebirth Of Small Retailers

“Challenges of the Future,” is a new white paper offering strategies for the future survival and growth of independent retailers, as demonstrated through expert interviews and a series of case studies with successful independents, in a variety of merchandise lines around the country. The paper, available for free download, outlines major trends impacting independent retailers, [...]

‘Small Business Saturday’ Scheduled for Thanksgiving Weekend in NYC

In a joint effort by NYC and Amex, consumers will be urged to shop close to home two days after Thanksgiving

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