Brand Loyalty vs. Convenience
Brand loyalty is disappearing or maybe it has already slipped away. Not too long ago, many people would make purchases without even considering another option purely based on prior experiences with a company, but this no longer seems to be the case. These relationships seem to be falling apart. Maybe it is in part due […]
Make Your Customers Feel Valued this Holiday Season
Pay special attention to your customers this holiday season; they want to feel valued. This seems like a rather obvious statement. Of course, it is absolutely vital to provide the very highest level of customer service and treat shoppers with kindness, making every effort to satisfy their shopping needs. Yet, perhaps surprisingly, there are many […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Partners with LottoShield to Protect Retailers from Lottery Theft and Enhance Efficiency
National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of POS solutions for independent retailers, announces a partnership with LottoShield, an innovative lottery fraud prevention system designed to support retailers by connecting to state lottery data to secure lottery ticket sales. LottoShield helps stores take control of lottery sales and inventory, reducing losses, saving time, and streamlining […]
Physical Security Can Keep Your Business Safe
Combining human and technology-based security can go a long way in positioning a brick-and-mortar, small business to counter loss prevention. Tools such as security cameras, the watchful eyes of staff and stringent checkout procedures are excellent deterrents to shoplifters, scammers and other thieves While this toolbox mainly applies to the sales floor, human and technological […]
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Spotlight Marketing Campaigns and Inventory Management
The mere thought of entering the world of automated, technology-driven business systems is enough to make many business owners apprehensive, weary and skeptical. The phrase if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, comes to mind. After all, if your manual or traditional computer spreadsheet operating methods do the job, then why tinker with your system, […]
Small Businesses Forego Cybersecurity At Their Own Peril
From using malware to disrupt the operations of small businesses and major corporations at a hefty price to siphoning money and holding companies for virtual ransom, cybertheft is an increasingly high-tech, multi-billion-dollar industry. Simply defined, cybercrime is criminal activity that either targets or uses a computer, a computer network or a networked device. Cybercriminals, or […]
Going Green to Make Green
Going green has many and very profitable financial benefits for businesses. Environmentally conscious establishments can save on utility costs by installing energy-efficient HVAC systems, touchless sinks, solar panels and a host of other energy-saving practices. While many will worry about their return on investment, over time business owners may see the win-win of both substantial […]
Revisiting marketing in turbulent times
Robert Donnelly While the times have changed – the fundamentals of marketing haven’t. Marketing is about change, maintaining the competitive advantage. Let’s review the basic steps in successful marketing for any company: If you do all these things, customers will continue to select your brand over competitive offerings, you will be able to command a […]
Employee Work-Life Balance Can Significantly Impact Your Business – For Better or Worse
Peruse job descriptions and you will find many companies stressing their commitment to work-life balance, the inclination to giving employees the time to achieve success in their professional and personal lives. Managing time at and away from the office can be a very difficult juggling act. There are many benefits for businesses that acknowledge […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches “Marty’s Minutes, C-Store Basics 101” Video Series
National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services for independent retailers, is excited to announce the launch of “Marty’s Minutes, C-Store Basics 101,” a new educational video series for convenience store owners and managers. In collaboration with industry veteran Marty Glick, Executive Vice President of Divisional Sales at National […]
