One of the best things about having a home-based business is definitely the flexibility. Running the operations how you want it when you want it. Apart from the creative freedom it gives you, you also do not have to worry about paying costly rent. Low operating costs, and the more personal connections formed with your …
When it comes to growing your business, it’s important to know what works and what doesn’t. When you’re in retail, it’s tempting to keep providing discounts to customers in hopes of returning patronage. But getting the price right can be difficult when you’re a small-medium business competing with bigger companies. There are other ways small …
With sales events coming up on double-digit days, such as 9.9,10.10, 11.11, and 12.12, many businesses are rushing to offer discounted items to increase their sales. Sure, it makes sense to tap into these sales events hype, the benefits of which we’ve covered in the first part of this two-part series. But should you offer …
9.9, 10.10, 11.11 sales: Are promotions hurting your business? Read More »
9.9, 10.10, 11.11, and 12.12. The fourth quarter typically rolls around with sales events, often on double-digit dates. These events sound almost like lottery numbers, and for consumers, they might well be since most merchants will run promotions on these days. The pandemic has contributed to this trend – a report found that consumers in …
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“Tis the season to be jolly!” Ok, it might be a little early to sound Christmas bells, but whether you celebrate or not, it’s never too early to start planning as a small-medium business. With end-of-year sales coming up, there is plenty of opportunity to tap on the fourth financial quarter of the year (Q4). Why …
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It’s October, the fourth quarter (Q4) is upon us, and for B2C industries it’s about the time to prepare for the year-end crowds. Time to start thinking about annual budgeting, staffing, and scheduling. Between the school break and Christmas, many businesses in the F&B, retail, beauty, and services sector will see a rise in patronage, …
As a F&B business, getting the right tools to grow is essential. The right tools and solutions allow businesses to reach their target customers, and reach them on time. They streamline operations, while offering customers a reason to keep coming back. Let’s take a look at what newly released Qashier features that will take your …
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You may have the best product around, but if nobody hears about it, you won’t be able to grow at a sustainable rate. As a small-medium business, you know how important it is to build your brand. So one of the first things on the agenda is to spread the word of your brand and …
Ask yourself: how many vital messages or calls did you convey over a regular phone call today? Think how many more people your business could reach, and how much more information you could convey quicker using an instant messaging service. Worldwide, over 3 billion people use messaging apps to communicate, whether it’s voice calls or …
Business messaging to reach customers: You need it! Read More »
A referral programme is essentially a type of word-of-mouth advertising where your current customers refer others to your business. As long as you value and incentivise your customers, they will continue recommending your business to others and bringing in fresh faces. This free advertising allows you to cast a wider net in your search for …
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