by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 25, 2016 | Operational Insights
As an independent retailer, your brick-and-mortar store is the backbone of your business. And as an independent retailer, you probably have a limited budget to house said store. But what you lack in space you can more than make up for in productivity. Regardless of...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 17, 2016 | Operational Insights
From afternoon activities to weekend retreats, team-building exercises are a great way for small business owners to build a better work environment. Whether your team is made up of five employees or 50, some time away from the office is an opportunity to improve...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 10, 2016 | Operational Insights
In the August issue of Paint & Decorating Retailer magazine, columnist Jan Niehaus touches on the increasingly relevant issue of training millennials. As she puts it: “the generation born between the early ‘80s and late ‘90s, who will represent 75 percent of the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 3, 2016 | Operational Insights
In last week’s blog post, we shared three ways to get new customers through your front door. This week, we’ll focus specifically on one of those tips: improving your curb appeal. Much like a prospective homebuyer seeking out that perfect property, each of your...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 26, 2016 | Operational Insights
By now we all know that online shopping is on the rise. With the countless options and added convenience – not to mention the technological advancements and explosion of smartphone use – it’s no surprise that people have turned to the Internet for everything from...
