How stores that sell pets can keep ethical business standards
When we imagine walking into a pet store, childhood nostalgia seems to take over. However, we need to discuss the ethical implications of what one of our favourite business types [...]
5 advantages independents have over Amazon
Some articles suggest Amazon is the death of small and independent retailers, while others say there is nothing to be concerned about. Whatever your opinion is of the future, there [...]
Why self-order menus make sense for your independent restaurant
From checking out at the grocery store to checking-in at a hotel, many industries have turned to automated services as a way to speed up their services. With the literal [...]
4 ways gift shops can start prepping for the holidays
The season of gift giving is almost upon us. Gift shops around the world are rolling up their sleeves, prepping their wrapping paper stations, sharpening their bow-tying skills and making [...]
From Magento to Lightspeed; how Hificorner grew with a SaaS solution
It’s been ten years since Dutch entrepreneur Corné van Willigen, from Groningen in The Netherlands, got into his family business Hificorner — an electronics store with two retail locations. Back [...]
Run a smarter small business
Starting a new business is like raising a child: it requires learning in order to achieve growth and development. If you are a business owner — or a parent — [...]
eCommerce: 4 takeaways from Lightspeed’s Speaker Series
We recently introduced our Lightspeed Speaker Series! From July 17th August 25th, we hosted a series of six Facebook Live videos on topics affecting independent retailers today. Watch the six [...]
How debt can boost your business
For most companies, the word “debt” may bring up anxious, negative connotations. However, as in the words of Shakespeare, there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it [...]
3 ways “pay anywhere” tech helps restaurants succeed
For years, it’s been clear that restaurants were primed for a disruption in payments. One need only to look to Europe, where the first step of that process came years [...]
Emergency safety procedures for your restaurant or bar
Every restaurant needs to be prepared for an emergency. To have an effective emergency plan and you need to know the types of threats your restaurant is vulnerable to. But [...]
4 things to consider before expanding your business
A question most independent retailers ask themselves at some point in their career, is when is it best to expand my business? Our mind may automatically go to opening a [...]
What retailers need to know about RFID technology
RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology has taken the business world by storm, especially in the retail world where it enables companies to improve efficiency, increase sales and provide better customer service. [...]