Business Resource Center

Starting Up in Pandemic Times: Bootstrapping the Beginnings of Your Business

Getting a business up and running requires capital. In these pandemic times, entrepreneurs may have less access to various sources of funding than usual. Here are reasons small business owners may consider bootstrapping rather than taking on funding.

The Holidays Are Here. Where's the Consumer?

Summertime was a bust in a lot of ways this year. While consumers took advantage of better weather to find ways to enjoy life, a lot of opportunities for travel and entertainment were closed to them. That could be a boon to retailers this holiday season.

Analysis Paralysis Might Be Causing Your Customers to Leave Empty Handed

From feeling anxious to overwhelmed, there could be an explanation for why choosing between two items at the grocery store might cause you or your customers to give up and leave empty-handed — it is called analysis paralysis.

UPS Shares How to Ship Everything

From handling perishable items to the best way to pack fragile items, we asked our shipping partner, UPS, to share their best shipping tips and tricks.

What to Know About Employee Bonuses This Year

It’s employee bonus season. From sign-on bonuses to year-end bonuses, learn more about common bonus structures, messaging, and considerations for your business.

Exit Planning for Small Business Owners: What Are Your Options?

Even in the early stages of running a small business, it’s wise to have some goals in mind related to exit planning for the company. Here are some common exit planning paths.

From eCommerce To Curbside Pickup: What Will Black Friday 2020 Look Like?

Consumers, comfortable at home and browsing from smartphones, may forgo the typically frenzied shopping event.

6 Financial Benefits to Consider Offering Employees Now

Employee financial wellness has never been more important. While financial benefits might sound like an offering only large companies can provide, many are designed for small businesses. Here are six to get you started.

How Restaurants Are Modernizing Kitchens and Streamlining Orders

A customizable POS designed specifically for restaurants helps streamlines your operations, manages front-of-house and back-of -house, keeps your kitchen moving, and makes the food ordering journey smooth sailing for customers.

The Comeback of Drive-in and Drive-Thru Experiences

In an effort to maintain the feeling of in-person customer experiences, businesses have started to leverage a little bit of nostalgia, bringing back drive-ins and drive-throughs that were popular decades ago and making them fresh again

5 Thanksgiving Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Some creative and easy Thanksgiving marketing ideas to help your small business make as many sales as possible around the holiday.

5 Lessons from Big eCommerce on Optimizing Your Online Store

Did someone add one of your items to their online shopping cart? Fantastic. But that only takes you a fraction of the way to a sale. Here are a few of the biggest strategies established eCommerce businesses use to grow their sales.

The New Store Layout: How to Rethink Your Space Right Now

Your store design and layout probably looks different now. Here are eight ways to rethink your retail space layout to allow for social distancing and a quicker shopping experience.

19 Fall Marketing Ideas That Will Get Your Business Noticed

Fall is an ideal time to promote your business: Summer is winding down, fall-themed decorations are going up, and people are gearing up for the holiday season.

Creating High-Touch Experiences in an Age of No-Touch Restaurant Commerce

New technology has now taken center stage during the pandemic to help maintain the full-service dining experience that restaurant patrons want, while prioritizing health and safety.

Tips to Help Your Team Provide a Seamless Omnichannel Experience

A seamless omnichannel experience starts with your team. Here’s how to train your employees to engage with shoppers across five important channels.

Branded Merchandise: Helping Retailers Through Uncertain Times

Restaurants and cafes are looking to sales of apparel and branded merchandise to bolster their sales and make up for the closures and ongoing operational limitations.

How to Translate Your Brand Values to a Digital Experience

Here are some ideas for brick-and-mortar retailers looking for ways to apply their core customer service practices to their online store.