- 30 November 2020
- Kayla Meier
As we near the end of 2020, we have an opportunity to look ahead to small business goals for the coming year. For many small business owners, one of these goals could be to open a brick and mortar location. There are many factors to consider before opening a physical store, especially during a pandemic, but with careful thought and planning, you can make the best decision for your business. Keep the following factors in mind when weighing the pros and cons of brick and mortar.
- 19 October 2020
- Leo Covey
As you and your small business ramp up for the busy holiday season, keep in mind the important shopping holidays that happen in rapid succession, starting right after Thanksgiving. The pandemic will continue to affect the way shoppers shop and the way you run your small business. Take learnings from each of these shopping holidays and apply them throughout the season, as different shopping and retailing “modes” will blur together this year.
- 12 October 2020
- Taylor Miller
As a small business owner, it’s important to be aware of the ever-changing trends in business operations. One of the more timely trends is the rapid growth of consumers going cashless with the rise in usage of mobile phone payments and contactless credit cards. In May 2020, a YouGov survey showed that 46% of Americans have been using cashless payments during the pandemic.
- 20 February 2019
- Jelani Markus
Understanding the relationship between spending patterns and weather patterns can help you maximize your marketing strategies as well as benefit your bottom line.
If you are dreaming of starting your own business, you need to be prepared for the realities of life as the boss. Please – coming from this business owner – take these three things into consideration.