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When you run a store, it’s critical to keep a finger on the pulse of your business. Paying attention to metrics like inventory value...
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Opening a coffee shop isn’t easy, but a detailed coffee shop equipment list can set you up for success.According to a July 2020...
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When you start a retail business, one of the first things to figure out is where you’re going to find products to sell. This might...
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You’re taking the plunge: opening your own online store. You know which products you want to sell. And you know who your target market...
- by Luke O’Neill
With the recent and unforeseen increase in the popularity of golf, operators are no longer fighting to attract players to their facilities....
- by Philip Ednie
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Choosing an aesthetic for your business can be overwhelming, and with so many restaurant design and decor ideas out there, it’s hard...
- by Lightspeed
So you’re thinking of opening a cafe. We salute you. A well-crafted cafe is a bedrock of your community, a welcome stop in any big...
- by Lightspeed
Being a pro retailer means more than knowing how to sell the right products to the right customers. You need to be an expert in inventory...
- by Alix Fraser
Give me one margarita, I’ma open the restaurant doorGive me two margaritas, I’ma send my servers to the floorGive me three margaritas,...
- by Lightspeed
Business success is impossible without a good plan. And in the case of retail stores, that means putting in the time and effort on...
- by Luke O'Neill
Until recently, sustainability was a niche approach in retail. But in the past few years, we’ve seen corporations take on Corporate...
Starting a retail store or boutique—and ensuring that it succeeds—is a major undertaking. One of the biggest factors is the cost.You’ll...
- by Lightspeed
Editor’s note: On March 16, 2024, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the 2% cap on the annual alcohol excise tax...
- by Jody Hewitt
Barcodes are an essential part of doing business as a retailer. So are SKUs. They can feel like second nature, a quintessentially understood...
This article was co-authored by Christian Mouysset, co-founder of Tenzo.According to the United Nations, 17% of the world’s total...
- by Christian Mouysset
Boutiques are the heart and soul of the retail world. Independent shops never miss a beat when it comes to keeping up with trends,...
- by Lightspeed
For a golf manager, golf facility management is like on-course management. In both instances, you must execute against a daunting array...
- by Geoff Parent
Managing your inventory and ordering supplies is an essential part of running your business. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly tedious,...
- by Alex Hammond
Opening a new location is an exciting milestone for independent restaurateurs—but it’s not without its share of challenges and...
- by Jody Hewitt
It’s easy to think “product, product, product” when opening your first retail store, but there are a whole host of other must-have...
- by Luke O'Neill
Bad reviews can make or break your business. Whether you like it or not, you’re going to receive a negative review at some point...
- by Alex Hammond
How you price dishes on your restaurant’s menu can make or break your business. Price a dish too high, and customers won’t order...
This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to be celebrating women in business. Women-led enterprises help drive the economy,...
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It’s a Saturday, and a would-be customer has a long shopping list. They need some groceries, new boots, a gift for their mother and...
- by Alix Fraser
Why do small businesses fail? That’s the million-dollar question. Starting a business is not easy, and there are countless statistics...
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Embracing an early adopter mindset in retail is crucial for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. That’s something Melanie...
- by Alix Fraser
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