The holiday shopping season is almost here, and there are steps retailers must take now to see strong sales from Black Friday through the end of the year. This guide includes a few tips to help your store navigate the holiday shopping season while keeping cash registers jingling. 1. Be prepared. Stock up early for…
*Update: “A federal district court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency request to delay the Dec. 1 2016, effective date for the new federal overtime rule until it can rule on two challenges to the rule itself,” said an article published by the National Restaurant Association on November 22, 2016. To view the…
For many consumers, there’s more to dining out than simply having a meal — it’s the overall experience that counts. Many factors can impact that experience, including restaurant staff presentation. The appearance and attitude of your staff can be just as critical as the quality of your menu when it comes to creating experiences that…
Advertising is still a good way to get the word out about your restaurant, but consumers usually don’t base restaurant choices on ads. According to a Nielsen survey, 92 percent of consumers trust the word of friends, family members, and other consumers when deciding where to dine out. So it’s no surprise that savvy restaurant…
Positive retail vendor relationships have a bearing on whether a store or retail chain survives in today’s competitive business environment. In today’s customer-centric retail climate, retailers are especially aware of the importance of building customer relationships, but retail vendor relationships — which have a major impact on your business — are also worth nurturing. What…
If you consider product returns one giant, expensive headache, you aren’t alone. However, satisfactory returns can actually benefit retail businesses. According to a study conducted by J. Andrew Petersen of the University of North Carolina and V. Kumar of Georgia State University, leniency (within reason) toward customer returns can improve business by eliminating customers’ fear…
Opening a restaurant? One of the most important steps you should take is obtaining a trademark for your restaurant’s name. After all, a name is closely associated with identity and one of the most critical distinctions from your competition. With this in mind, here are five things new restaurant owners need to know about trademarks.…
If you’ve come this far, you’ve already chosen your POS software. If you haven’t, stop right there and read this (link to Part I) first. Use this checklist that outlines how to choose a retail POS system to help you evaluate your POS hardware choices. 1. Compatibility. Not all POS software works on all…
From improving transaction processing efficiencies to facilitating inventory tracking and more, a retail business point of sale (POS) system can play a major role in the success of your business. However, choosing the right retail business POS software and hardware necessitates a strategic approach. Part I of this blog post, offers five steps for selecting…
Touch Dynamic Offers Hardware as a Service Rental Program Fast, Flexible Financing with Ascentium Capital Irvington, NJ- August 15, 2016 – Touch Dynamic, a leading manufacturer of POS equipment, now offers a specialized finance option for its POS systems. Touch Dynamic’s Hardware as a Service Rental Program includes simple, all-inclusive monthly payments for the entire…