Thanksgiving signals the start of the yuletide season in the US. People take advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals filling the ads even before Turkey day. Traditionally, Black Friday sales take place in brick-and-mortar stores, while Cyber Monday is saved for e-commerce and 3rd party marketplace. Increasing competition blurred the lines in […]
The Coronavirus Effect: Digital Marketing’s Increasing Importance to Small Businesses As we’re writing this article, the LA Lakers just won the 2020 NBA Championship. Being long-time sports fans, it’s hard to believe that the normally packed basketball stadiums would be reduced to a drab, nearly empty bubble this year. Such is the Coronavirus’ impact on […]
— Which is Better for Moving—Bubble Cushioning Wrap or Newsprint Paper? — Whether you’re getting out of your garage to a new office downtown or starting your own moving company, you’re probably thinking of ways to cut packing costs. You must have asked yourself several times if bubble cushioning wrap or newsprint paper is better […]
Barcode fails are common, and unfortunately, very costly. The ramifications can range from simple scanning inaccuracies to life-threatening medication errors. That’s why establishments relying on these ciphers must ensure their accuracy if they want to incorporate them into their daily operations. In this blog, we shall discuss various causes of bad barcodes, their consequences and […]
We recently covered the barcode basics, explaining how these ciphers work, their benefits and the most commonly encountered types in US retail. We also discussed ways to get a UPC and EAN, two of the most important retail barcodes. If you already have a few barcodes for your business, the next thing to do is […]
In our blog, 2020’s Best Online Selling Sites for Beginners and Small Businesses, we discussed the various online sites that startups can explore. We mentioned that it could be very competitive to start on platforms like Amazon. Adding to the challenge is the fact that their requirements from full-time sellers are not straightforward. One of […]
Documentation is indispensable in commerce. Without a reliable data recording system, there’s no way we can ensure business accountability, see purchasing patterns, gauge success, minimize product fails and predict the market’s direction. In a highly wired country like the US, all these things must be done in a snap, and the barcode’s impact on efficiency […]
—– [A Simplified Walkthrough of the TTB Requirements and More] —– One of the world’s most loved beverages is beer. The Coronavirus pandemic may have canceled Oktoberfest this year, but people’s taste for brew never really went away. We previously discussed the importance of proper food labeling. The same essentially goes for beverages, especially alcoholic […]
Opening a food business is exciting despite the many challenges. You have quite a mound on your plate, from food handling safety and labeling regulations to conceptualizing designs for your online store and packaging. Congratulate yourself if you’ve hurdled them all! Speaking of food packaging design, we thoroughly explored this subject in Inexpensive Food Packaging […]
Food Packaging 1: Different Ways to Package Food The packaging is a huge concern for anyone starting a food business. In our blog, Why Packaging is Important, we likened it to a silent salesman, as it contributes enormously to one’s branding strategy. Here, we shall discuss how startups can package food inexpensively for retail. Read […]
