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Business analytics can make or break a business in today’s marketplace. The collection of so-called big data helps make informed business decisions and paints a picture as to whether those measures were successful. For example, retail warehouses can track the popularity of a new line of designer je Read More

It can be intimidating for small and medium-sized business to go up against corporate giants like Wal-Mart and Amazon. Those large retailers set the standard for turning a profit, thanks to their massive infrastructure, workforce and leverage. Fear of having to compete with established bastions of Read More

Only someone as outspoken and perhaps egocentric as Kanye West could manage to overshadow himself just hours before dropping a long-awaited album. Mr. West did just that by taking to Twitter, in the midst of his release of The Life Of Pablo, to announce that he was $53 million dollars in debt. Read More

Excel was never designed to track inventory or other assets; today’s growing businesses are ditching the 30-year-old spreadsheet in favor of real-time asset management systems. Read More

Inventory management is a critical contributor to your company’s operations. If you can reduce friction along your supply chain you can cut costs and increase efficiency. Strategic inventory management keeps your customers satisfied and your employees happy. It makes the whole organization move bet Read More

For as long as WatchGuard Video could remember, they were printing pre-designed label templates through an outside company. At one time, they were spending about $7,000 a year on custom labels from the label manufacturer. Then, they implemented barcode software and made a one-time purchase of under Read More

If you are like most retailers, the holiday shopping season is your biggest and busiest time of year. So, after the holiday rush, weary retailers are often left reeling and ready for a break. Spend some time with your family during those special holidays and take a little break, but make sure you’r Read More

Why small businesses should switch from a manual payroll system to using automated time clock software, using biometric or RFID technology. Read More

Everyday millions of parts and products move around our vast globe, all moving along the massive supply chain that powers our economy. Monitoring your small piece of that global flow is critical to making sure your company can grow. Read More

As a small business owner, you likely put a business plan in place before even opening your doors. You set goals, aiming for growth. Obviously for growth to occur, your operation needs to be profitable. Like you, nearly half of small business owners are concerned about revenue growth, and 43% are w Read More