How to Manage Seasonal Sales and Promotions Across Multiple Locations

Making the most of sales and promo periods can earn your store a ton of revenue. In fact, for brick and mortar retailers, promotions generally account for anywhere from 10% to 45% of total revenue. Understanding how to manage seasonal sales and promotions is key to running a successful store. But it also requires having an … Continue reading How to Manage Seasonal Sales and Promotions Across Multiple Locations

8 Reasons The Hospitality Industry Can Give Guests to Choose Hotels Over Airbnb

There’s no denying that since its launch in 2007, Airbnb has disrupted the travel and hospitality industry drastically.  By offering travelers the unique experience of “living like locals” via stays in private apartments and homes, the company has seen enormous success. Today, it operates in 220 countries and has more than 4 million hosts and … Continue reading 8 Reasons The Hospitality Industry Can Give Guests to Choose Hotels Over Airbnb

How to create an Effective Merchandising Plan

It wasn’t too long ago that retailers and consumers were facing a plague of out-of-stock merchandise and empty shelves — on account of supply-chain disruptions in global retail.  Times have certainly changed since then, and so have the challenges. A recent study shows that 50% of retailers in the U.S. are struggling with unsold inventory … Continue reading How to create an Effective Merchandising Plan

5 Areas You Need to Get Right in Your Massage Clinics

Running a massage clinic, by no means, is an easy task. You must strive to provide a high quality of service consistently while ensuring the safety and comfort of your clients (and your employees).  Things can get even more complicated if you run a franchise of massage clinics. In this article, we’ll take a look … Continue reading 5 Areas You Need to Get Right in Your Massage Clinics

6 Areas You Need to Get Right in Your Automotive Maintenance Business

The automotive industry in the US is ever-evolving and highly competitive. With vehicle owners always on the lookout for convenient repair and maintenance options, auto shops need to have a solid understanding of customer needs, technology, and pricing in order to be successful.  The sheer number of parts that an average vehicle has indicates the … Continue reading 6 Areas You Need to Get Right in Your Automotive Maintenance Business

Want to Run a Successful Hotel? Focus on These 6 Areas

An enormous number of hotels are coming up across the world with an emphasis on the novelty element. From tree-top rooms to underwater locations, the list of innovative hotel ideas is endless.  No matter how unique these may be, however, the fundamentals of hospitality and hotel management will never go out of fashion. Most of … Continue reading Want to Run a Successful Hotel? Focus on These 6 Areas

How to Design a Furniture Showroom That Converts

When a customer walks into a store, first impressions really do matter. As retail grows more competitive, a clean, well-considered store layout can easily mean the difference between gaining a sale or losing one. So, what do furniture and home decor retailers need to consider in order to design a showroom and product displays that … Continue reading How to Design a Furniture Showroom That Converts