Making the Most of the School Supply Rush
Parents are increasingly turning to chain stores and online shopping for school supplies. Yet small and mid-sized independent retailers can still get an A+ on their back-to-school sales report cards. The essentials to success include astute inventory management, unique promotions and other smart planning. To start, it is a good idea to think about placing […]
Is Selling On Large Online Platforms Good for Your Business
The virtual sales arena for businesses has expanded far beyond selling products on company websites. Online marketplaces are booming. Facebook, Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Walmart Marketplace and hundreds of other podiums provide merchants the opportunity to offer items to both general audiences and target specific buyers. Business owners looking to enter the growing number of digital […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Hosts Community Career Day for Local Students
National Retail Solutions (NRS) welcomed approximately 30 local students to its corporate headquarters for an interactive career day event as part of the company’s NRS Cares community initiative. The program provided young people with hands-on career exploration opportunities and direct access to company leadership. The career day featured three engaging stations designed to give students […]
Attracting Customers to Your Restaurant During Summer Months
The summer season is a boom time for ice cream parlors and smoothie shops, but it can be a challenge for traditional restaurants. A good portion of a restaurant owner’s regular customers may be on vacation throughout the season. Sun-kissed days find would-be diners at the beach while heat waves dissuade patrons from leaving their […]
How to Save on Credit Card Processing Fees at the Pump – A breakdown of fees and practical strategies for gas station owners
Understanding the Fees Before you can reduce them, it’s important to understand where processing fees come from. When a customer pays with a credit card at the pump, several parties take a cut: Fee Type Who Collects It Typical Range Interchange Fee Card-issuing bank (e.g. Chase) 1.30% – 2.50% Assessment Fee Card network (Visa/Mastercard) 0.11% […]
Preparing Your Business for Supply Chain Disruptions
This year is especially vital for business owners to prepare for supply chain interruptions. The reason is a large number of potential and already implemented tariffs that might impact logistics and expenses. Proprietors should have a Plan B, C and D for keeping business flowing should it become difficult to obtain anything from baking ingredients […]
The Importance of Time Management When Operating a Business from Home
Smart time management is crucial to running a successful business. The ability to set a schedule and stick to it can be especially important for home-based business owners. Those who give in to any number of potential distractions throughout the day, or overschedule themselves, could see the freedom of working from home become an […]
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches DoorDash Partnership Nationwide
National Retail Solutions, Inc. (NRS) is proud to announce a partnership with DoorDash, leveraging DoorDash’s retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. NRS and DoorDash share a common mission to empower local businesses and strengthen communities through powerful technology and support. “Local communities are the soul of America, and the local businesses that […]
Restaurant Menus – The Importance of Catering to Your Audience
One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of operating a dining establishment is deciding what to put on the menu – and what to leave off. From hearty breakfast choices and delicious lunch items to out-of-this-world dinners and to-die-for desserts, restaurant and diner owners cannot stand the thought of denying their customers every last, […]
Preparing to Sell Your Business
The time has come, for better or worse, to sell your business. Whether you’re retiring after a long and successful run, or closing up shop reluctantly, preparation is key to receiving a fair deal when the final papers are signed. There are many factors to be considered when selling a business, and your decisions […]
