by Danielle Higley Depending on your industry, workflows, or a thousand other factors, your business may be leaving tax savings on the table. That’s why it’s so important to have a good accountant or bookkeeper on speed dial around tax time. You never know what sort of credits or deductions you might qualify for until […]
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FDA Sends Warning Letters to 15 CBD Companies Amid Safety Concerns
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating that it cannot […]
Significant TCPA Fax Victory Saves Small Businesses Millions
If you send out group fax notifications for your store promotions, this one is a victory for small businesses everywhere. The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled faxes sent to “online fax services” are not faxes to “telephone fax machines,” a major victory declaring online fax services outside […]
The Strategy Behind Coupons
Nationwide, chains and small businesses alike know the importance of a good sale to their customer base. Sales in general, especially those involving coupons, are known to draw in both new and returning customers and increase overall sales. However, the type of coupon plays a big part in how successful the campaign will be. Consumers […]
Turnkey Retail Solution Enables Digitally Native Brands to Thrive Offline
It is equally important for a retailer to have a physical presence as it is to have an online presence, but it’s both difficult and expensive for brands to thrive offline. Because of the high costs associated with setting up a storefront, ShopFulfill, a nationally distributed and collaborative network of retail and logistics infrastructure, has […]
Local Retailers vs. Big Box: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive
by Jeff Hastings Ever since the dawn of the big box store in 1962 (the year Walmart, Kmart and Target all opened their doors), smaller local businesses have struggled to compete. On Chicago’s West Side, for example, 82 local stores went out of business after Walmart moved into the neighborhood in 2006. The big box […]
Customer Incentive Programs that Drive Loyalty and Growth
by Nichole Gunn The customer is always right, but not always loyal. Retail establishments across every industry are aware of this. However, it can be tough to create scalable, measurable solutions to keep customers engaged and emotionally connected to your brand — whether or not they are in your store. Of course, there is no […]
Marketing 101 for Small Businesses
by Daniel Carleton Small business marketing seems like a no-brainer, especially after a company gets off the ground. The truth is growth-minded Small – Medium Businesses (SMB’s) shouldn’t just know their customer base. They should regularly review their small business marketing strategies, track market changes, and stay self-aware while doing it. Any business can start […]
Augmented Reality for In-Store Navigation
by Andrew Makarov As greater numbers of customers turn to e-commerce and home delivery, retail brands must appeal to ever-changing customer behaviors and intense retail competition. Forward-thinking retail brands capture customers by enhancing the customer experience through familiar digital technologies that consumers already value, like augmented reality. Augmented Reality Improves the Customer Experience Customers expect […]
Four Ways Retailers Can Prepare for the Valentine’s Day Boom
by Brooke Chaplan Retailers should start planning now to prepare for the Valentine’s Day rush. With thousands of shoppers perusing stores and online sites for the best gifts for their loved ones, stores with the most effective sales campaigns will see a huge increase in their earnings. Brands and retailers hoping to take advantage of […]
