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One way to reduce your workload and free-up time is to delegate many of your less important tasks. We all know that project delegation is important, yet we rarely do it. Our reluctance often [...]

Yes, teaching soft skills is possible, especially if your employees are eager to learn. The hardest part is taking the time to mentor them. But, if you do take the time, you’ll be making [...]

Many small retailers have little time to spend away from their business, especially when they get started. Their everyday tasks may keep them from expanding their knowledge base, building connections, or offering support to [...]

Throughout the year, Smartwerks appears at several trade shows across the country. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with our current and prospective clients and learn about their needs. [...]

There always seems to be a problem with keeping employees busy during their downtime. Only a few employees can be considered go-getters or self-starters. The others will need help understanding that it’s a perfect [...]

The number of millennials in the United States is almost a quarter of the entire population—around 80 million people—making them the largest generation in United States history. They are between the ages of 20 [...]

Competition in the furniture industry is tight. Today’s consumer has more choices in furniture styles than ever before. So, what makes the modern furniture store successful? By offering customers value and great customer service. [...]

As the owner of a retail business, you do it all—from operations to finance. You wear a lot “hats” during the day, which is why being more organized and knowledgeable about each area of [...]

The start of the year is an excellent time to sharpen your marketing skills. One way to do this is through market research. Simply ask the following questions: Who is your competition? What are [...]

In 2017, the biggest trends were in technology and how they can help your business grow. For 2018, successful retailers will continue to concentrate on technology in order to adapt quickly to changes in [...]

Estimates show that hiring a bad employee can cost your company about 30% of their potential salary. That’s why it’s important to be patient and find a great employee versus rushing to hire a [...]

The holiday season is upon us. Shoppers are looking for deals as much as they are looking for those special gifts for family and friends. With that in mind, there are some important dates to focus on service and pricing...

It's December and the holiday season is in full swing. It’s also the time of year when retailers need to plan for the annual count of their physical inventory. This time intensive and resource [...]

Simple reports and analytics from your point of sale software help you run your daily operations more efficiently. They give you important sales and inventory data over a specific time period, so you can see [...]

Usually, when we hear the term total cost of ownership, we think of the costs associated with owning a car or a computer. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is typically applied to large purchases [...]