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There is much more to setting up a small business than meets the eye. From moving to a great idea and writing out your business plan to picking out a location, buying everything you need for it, including inventory, hiring employees, and getting ready for opening day, you’ve got a lot on your plate to…
A majority of retail employees are urged to upsell, whether it’s a store credit card, an extra pair of shoes, or a bracelet that matches a pair of earrings. Not all employees, however, are natural salespeople, making that particular part of the job somewhat annoying, if not just downright stressful. But from the business owner’s…
We’re near the end of February, and it’s about this time where the drive and motivation of the new year start to wear off. If you’ve been sticking to your business intentions, but you’re noticing that your employees are starting to lose motivation, it’s your job to ensure that it doesn’t happen. While we can’t…
Owning a business is something that so many people want to do and being an entrepreneur has never been so easy! The past few years have been a time where a lot of light is shed on small businesses, meaning that they have finally been given a chance to succeed. Visual Retail Plus is a…
Choosing to start your own business is a big decision, and it requires quite a bit of dedication and drive to make it a reality. While you might have the passion to get your dream started, there are a lot of struggles that small business owners struggle within the first few months of opening. The…
The new year has just begun. The spirit of making resolutions and setting intentions is still fresh, and it’s an excellent opportunity to establish goals for yourself. While most people consider resolutions a time to focus on healthy eating or weight loss, there are so many different goals that you should have as a business…
In our last blog post, we touched on a few tips and tricks that can help make managing your inventory all the easier. One of the points that we mentioned brought up the importance of an inventory management system. While we know that there are countless other moving parts that need to be considered when…
As the owner of a retail business, you wear a lot of hats. Some days you are the head for your team to look to, some you are focused solely on your products and ensuring that there are quality items in your store, and others you are a student looking for ways to improve. The…
Introducing a new POS system to your small business is both exciting, and nerve-wracking. In regards to excitement, you’re inviting a new and improved form of technology to your business. One that will allow you to improve the efficiency of day to day activity and provide a higher level of customer service. Now, on the…
Increasing sales is something that all businesses want to do, especially in the retail world. In the last couple of blog posts we’ve talked about the holiday season and how you can increase foot traffic and prepare, but today we’re going to talk about a few of the promotions that you can offer year-round that…