A Practical Guide for Employers to Giving Holiday Bonuses
Holiday bonus time can be stressful for both the employee and the employer. Employees wait for this time of year to find a little extra in their paycheck to help with those holiday bills. But is there a right way to issue bonuses? Bonuses can be a strategic investment in morale, retention, and company culture. […]
Wellness Programs Can Help Businesses Thrive
Hitting pause on the daily grind and participating in drum circles, yoga sessions and other wellness activities is a great way for business owners and their staff to refresh and rejuvenate. Yet, the idea is a non-starter for most business owners. The thinking is that there is simply zero time to get away from getting […]
Attracting Multiple Generations to Your Store
Diversifying merchandise to appeal to several generations can be a great way for retailers to expand market reach and increase revenue. In addition to broadcasting that their stores have something for everyone, business owners can benefit from crossover sales – items that would appear to attract a specific age group may actually be a hit […]
How Elections Can Affect Local Business
Some key elections have recently taken place across the country. This year, these elections focused on social issues and affordability. Many of the conversations revolve around people’s individual finances, but businesses are also directly affected by these elections. Elections can affect small businesses in a few meaningful ways — both in the short-term (around the […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches Grubhub Integration
Integration brings seamless digital ordering and delivery capabilities to NRS convenience stores, bodegas, and neighborhood retailers nationwide National Retail Solutions (NRS) announced today that independent retailers in its nationwide point-of-sale (POS) network can now offer their customers remote ordering for delivery or in-store pick-up via the Grubhub app. “We are tremendously excited to announce our […]
Pricing Transparency Can Help Businesses During Tough Times
As a business owner, sharing how you arrive at product pricing with your customers might appear antithetical to maximizing profits. However, transparency in pricing can be a powerful tool that wins customer loyalty during tough economic times and can gain your business new customers in the process. The suggestion of merchants revealing their cost structures […]
How to Prepare for Economic Volatility in 2026
The holiday shopping season is well upon us and excitement is growing among independent retailers anticipating profit windfalls. But now is not the time for business owners to stay in the moment. Business planning for the new year is always a tough task that should take place soon, if it hasn’t already started. Formulating strategies […]
The Benefits of a Four-day Workweek
Many business owners tend to scoff at the idea of a four-day workweek. Yet, while such scheduling might not be feasible in all settings, alternative schedules can prove popular and profitable in large companies. Bigger companies are an especially great fit for shaving an extra day off the workweek. It could very well boost employee […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches Toy and Coat Drive with Bessie Green Community
National Retail Solutions (NRS) has launched a month-long toy and coat drive in partnership with Bessie Green Community through the NRS Cares program. The month-long initiative aims to provide warmth and joy to families in the local community during the holiday season. NRS employees are collecting new toys and gently used or new coats to […]
Encouraging Work-Life Balance Results in Positive Morale and Profit
Implementing successful work-life balance policies at large companies holds many benefits but can be an employee’s tricky endeavor. Business owners can boost morale by providing them with time to tend to personal matters but risk some staff abusing the privilege. Workers greatly appreciate knowing that their company values their time spent with family and friends, […]
