Centralized Inventory Management is Doable!

Recently, I ordered a combination stroller and car seat from a major retailer. This retailer has storefronts, of course, but also a website from which items can be ordered. I chose to order through the website and have the item shipped directly to the recipient of my gift. Several days later, I received a call…

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Inventory Management from Square One to Now

We’ve come a long long way. And I’m not talking about the evolution of technology over the last century, I’m talking about the last decade. The tech solutions that are sitting at our fingertips are nothing short of a modern marvel. From trading in your order sheets for mobile ordering platforms to automating your payroll, tech is letting…

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Key Techniques to Prevent Inventory Loss and Shrinkage: Part 1

Retail shrinkage can occur at any time following the delivery of goods and prior to those goods being sold. Some of the most common causes of loss include shoplifting, employee theft, and fraud by employees, suppliers, and credit card thieves. Whether you own a small shop, a warehouse that holds stock for clients, or a…

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6 Reasons You Might Want to Get a Business Loan

The mythical American should be able to start a business purely through a combination of working hard, having the right attitude, and pulling up their bootstraps. Chances are, however, real-world business owners are going to need outside help at some point. One such way to get help (without giving up control of your business to…

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Don’t Make These 5 Common Inventory Mistakes

Believe it or not, inventory management is one of the most important things in the creation of your product. It is the movement of the inventory from raw materials to finished goods and from items to products that creates the flow of money. But, what if you weren’t managing your inventories well? Here are the…

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Business Assets: How to Safeguard Your Livelihood

While other aspects of a business are important, much of a company’s values rests in its assets. If you want your business to survive now and in the future, you need to do what you can to protect those assets. Having a few ways to protect your business assets and insure your livelihood is always…

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When It’s Time to Expand Your Business

If your company has seen consistent success for years, and the space you have just isn’t cutting it for all the customers lining up at your door, it may be time to expand your business. Perhaps it is time to take over an adjoining space or possibly open up an entirely new location or factory.…

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Cash Flow Surprises That Can Stall Your Business

A company is only as healthy as the cash flow it projects. There are a variety of reasons why the cash flow of a company might suffer. Unforeseen expenses, business expansion, natural disasters, or customer orders drying up at a specific time of the year can be just a few reasons that hamper this process.
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How Small Business Financing Can Help Your Food Truck

The food truck explosion in the U.S. is one of the most fascinating business stories in recent memory. Over the years, Americans have been accustomed to fast food and fast casual dining, and while these obviously continue to dominate the restaurant industry, food trucks are beginning to creep into our everyday lives.
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