It’s no secret the 2020 holiday season will look a little different for shoppers this year. Although pandemic recovery has increased overall sales recently, it’s critical to look within the industry and prepare in advance for your retail business. This year presented many retail business challenges, but looking ahead will provide support to keep doors…
If there is any positive change that COVID-19 has brought, it is an increased focus on safety. Consumers and business owners alike are more concerned than ever about reducing the spread of infectious diseases and are paying more attention to how these diseases are transmitted. Your POS is a critical component of your restaurant technology,…
The effects of COVID-19 can be felt industry-wide. Brick-and-mortar stores were already struggling prior to the pandemic. The virus has only sped up this shift. That being said, until online orders can be delivered instantly, there will always be a place for brick-and-mortar. Physical store locations won’t go away. They just need to adapt to…
Operating a restaurant requires a lot of various skills. You need to be organized, in-control, capable of leadership, good with money management, and detail-oriented. You also need to have good decision-making skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. But the skill that distinguishes the good restaurant owners from the great is a customer-focused…
It’s been over half a year since the world first learned of a novel coronavirus sweeping the globe. Though the retail industry was poorly-equipped to handle it in the beginning, it has since learned how to adapt. Now that retailers have had some time to observe how the pandemic has impacted the industry, it’s becoming…
Over half a year has passed since the news of a novel coronavirus first broke, and it is still unclear as of yet when the pandemic will be over, and things can go back to normal. Some industry experts are saying that the restaurant industry will never fully return to the way it once was and are bracing themselves for a new…
In many places, restrictions are finally loosening up a bit to allow some restaurants to open. While this is great news for many, some customers are still a little wary about venturing inside restaurant buildings. Luckily, the weather is improving enough for restaurants to open up patio seating. When combined with curbside and delivery services,…
As the country begins to lift social distancing orders and retailers begin to reopen their doors, it’s important to keep in mind that customers, while itching to get out, are still very cautious to do so. They’ll make safety a priority and choose businesses that do the same. In order to encourage customers to return…
Today’s COVID-19 climate is undoubtedly making business difficult for many restaurants. In the face of stringent business closures, restaurants are faced with the challenge of adapting their business models to stay in business and keep bringing in a profit, while they also deal with increased competition. Even with these measures, though, restaurants can still practice…
Every single business sector across the country and across the world has felt the disastrous effects of the novel COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. The number of cases is rising by the day as an increasing number of travel bans and social distancing regulations are put in place. Small to medium-sized businesses and technology dealers…