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For most people, a trip to the spa or salon is a relaxing event, a welcome change from the grind of day to day life. They can’t see beyond the darting scissors and the foil; they don’t know what lurks behind the fleecy robes and the fragrant herbal teas. They have literally no idea how […]

Welcome to a special edition of the POS integration Hunger Games! In past weeks, we have covered the top 11 Revel POS add-ons, top 7 Shopify POS add-ons, top 5 Vend POS add-ons, and top 5 Breadcrumb add-ons. This is a special edition because the POS system in question – ShopKeep POS – only has three […]

You’ve got a kick butt product. You’ve got a slick website. You’ve cut out a place for yourself in the market. It’s time to kick it into high gear now, and you’re searching for the best eCommerce apps on the market to help you refine your workflow. If this sounds like you, then first of […]

Definition SaaS stands for Software as a Service, a way to license and operate software entirely in “the cloud.” In short, this means that any software offered ‘as a service’ does not need to be installed on your computer in order to be used. You simply create an account on the software vendor’s website, log in, […]

Maybe it’s been bothering you for awhile, or maybe you just stopped during a lull in your day to think about it: is “GetResponse” a good name for an ESP (email marketing service provider)? Is it just a little too on-the-nose, or is it subversively sincere about the service it offers? What if you had […]

You and iContact (see our review) have been together for a while, maybe even moved in together, bought a couch. It’s been a good relationship, but now it’s starting to look like you and your ESP (email marketing service provider) are having different ideas about where your business is going and what its needs are. The […]

Email marketing is a cost-effective way for restaurants to promote themselves and stay in touch with regular patrons. Some businesses shy away from email marketing software because they are afraid of annoying their customers with “junk” mail or they think it’s too tech-y for the average business owner to figure out. But the truth is that today’s […]

AWeber (see our review) may not have quite the high profile of MailChimp (see our review), but it’s a popular email service provider (ESP) choice for small businesses looking for an accessible program that can quickly get their marketing campaigns up and running. If, however, you find yourself running up against AWeber’s limitations, you might be curious […]

How do you find the right CRM solution for your type of small business? The first and most important thing is to define what your business needs are before you start looking. This post will help you get a general lay of the land when it comes to CRM software so you can shop smarter and find the best option for your small business.

For most small business owners, it’s a jungle out there. Danger lurks around every corner, predators seem to be silently stalking your every movement, and – in the immortal words of Jethro Tull – the rivers are full of crocodile nasties. Let’s face it, when it comes to start-ups and small businesses the statistics are […]