Business Plan
A good business plan is like a road map by which you out line your plans, directions and the method by which you are attempting to reach your targets/goals. It is an autobiography of your business. It will tell the story of “Why” you are in business and where you want to take your business. […]
What is Mystery Shopping?
Some retailers hire companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores; they often use mystery shoppers to get the information. They instruct a mystery shopper to make a particular purchase in a store or restaurant, and then report on the experience. As a small business owner you want to know how well your […]
Networking
Small businesses that support each other do better. Are you active in your local Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber of Commerce is also a goldmine of information about local economic development, trends, and policies. If you have the space to accommodate the meeting, offer to host a meeting so the members get to see your […]
Point of Sale
Invented in the 1870s, the cash register was the very first “point-of-sale system” mechanizing the transfer of money. Today, small business owners are opting for something more portable: smartphones, tablets and other mobile terminals, equipped with point-of-sale apps. There are many such systems marketed to small businesses, the most popular of which include Square, LevelUp […]