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the difference between SKUs and UPCs

SKUs vs. UPCs

Ask many people what the difference is between a UPC code and a SKU identifier and they may answer that they’re the same thing. Ask why they’re important to small to-mid-sized businesses and you may get a shrug of the shoulders. After all, isn’t selling products and keeping hot items in stock the most important […]

benefits of offering PUDO

How Businesses Can Benefit from Offering Parcel Pick Up and Drop Off (PUDO) Services

The huge shift to consumer online shopping from traditional in-store purchases is exploding and will only expand. More and more people switched to online shopping due to the pandemic and have grown to rely on its convenience, competitive pricing and quick delivery. The statistics are astounding. According to bigcommerce.com, online shopping sales are expected to […]

accounting tips for small businesses

Small Business Accounting Tips

Accounting is a crucial part of running a successful, independently owned, small to mid-sized business. A merchant opening a business may be great at sales and promotions but not so good at crunching numbers and accounting. Business owners must absolutely be schooled in how to accurately and thoroughly reconcile sales and expenses. If not, this […]

what is customer relationship management (CRM)?

What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

Customer service and building relationships for small to mid-sized companies doesn’t end when a customer rings up and leaves the store or clicks “purchase” on your website or ordering app. Especially with Ecommerce, an organization’s sales representatives need to be able to immediately answer, or find an answer quickly, to on the spot questions from […]

importance of online shopping apps

The Importance of Online Shopping Apps and Ecommerce Websites for Independently Owned Convenience and Grocery Stores

Make no mistake: Online shopping Apps and Ecommerce Websites aren’t just for the big chains. Independent business owners of small-to-mid-sized groceries and convenience stores, liquor and tobacco establishments, and hardware stores would be wise to invest in providing online shopping opportunities for their customers. During the pandemic, as people are more frenzied than ever juggling […]

different types of small businesses

The Most Successful Types of Small Businesses

Opening a small business is one of the most exciting ventures, and adventures, that a person can take on in their lives. There’s the unmatchable feeling of finally being your own boss and calling all the shots. The pride of framing that first dollar bill received at register. Watching happy patrons flock in to your […]

tips on how to start a small business

How to Start a Small Business — Hints & Tips to Help You Succeed

Preparing to launch a small business can be one of the most exhilarating moments in an aspiring business owner’s life. The excitement is palpable as you prepare to enter the business world, opening your physical and/or digital doors to the public and sharing your merchandise or services to help people in their everyday lives. But […]