—– Explains the Definition and Benefits of Customer Retention] —– Good product quality is not the only key to business longevity. You may have served the best apple cobbler on opening day, but your venture may be cut short unless you know how to get customers to buy again. Customer retention is not just a […]
—– [Inexpensive Marketing Ideas for Startups] —– The unboxing experience has emerged as a powerful digital marketing tool in the last few years. Leveraging unboxing videos has become an effective way for small businesses to compete with big names. Social media influencers’ unboxing videos elicit FOMO among viewers, enough to drive up sales. Typically, the […]
—– [Value-Building Snippets for Startups] —– Small businesses are the US economy’s major driving force. However, statistics show that one American startup in every five closes up shop within two years of launching. After 10 years, only two will remain, and after 20, just one will be left standing. Aside from the budget, a critical […]
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 […]
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 […]