7 reasons to take your brick-and-mortar store online
The retail landscape has been in a continuous state of flux for well over 20 years. From the threat of large chain stores to recent advances in mobile technology and [...]
The online retailer’s guide to email lists
There are thousands of things you can do to improve your business, so why focus on building your email list? The answer’s simple. Email lists require a small amount of [...]
Breaking up with your old eCommerce platform: when it’s time and how to do it painlessly
Is it the right time? The world of commerce is evolving and thanks to social media and the power of the world wide web, customers’ expectations have exceeded the traditional [...]
How MALIN + GOETZ went from independent retailer to international beauty brand
In the beginning In 2004, small, family-owned, independent beauty businesses seemed like a thing of the past, as large brands were buying them up left, right and center. But that [...]
What’s new in Lightspeed Restaurant!
At Lightspeed, we’re always updating features to help you run your restaurant business with ease. Check out the latest additions to our ever improving Restaurant POS system! Simplified table management with [...]
5 Beginner SEO tips for your eCommerce store
If you thought attracting customers to your brick-and-mortar store is a challenge, getting customers to find your online store can be even more difficult. With an increasing number of ecommerce [...]
The potential impact of Brexit on online retail
The election results have been announced; the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union. A decision, taken by the British public, that came as much of a surprise and [...]
Finding affiliates for your online store
Like most online retailers, you’re likely somewhat familiar with the concept of affiliate marketing, a system wherein affiliate organizations or individuals are paid a commission for every sale they refer [...]
OnSite 2016 1.0
With the release of Lightspeed OnSite 2016 1.0, the users of Lightspeed’s on-premise POS solution are in for a significant improvement to their user experience. Not only can they offer [...]
Starting a business: lessons learned and hurdles overcome
Every time we go online, we read another inspirational story about another successful entrepreneur. However, we rarely hear about the sweat, tears and anxiety that are involved in setting up [...]
Why your restaurant needs an online presence
Restaurateurs are generous. They open a business because they want to share their passion for food with others by serving dishes to their guests, hoping to see a smile on [...]
3 data-driven tactics to help independent retailers thrive during back to school
For retailers and e-tailers, the back-to-school selling season is as important as any annual holiday or event. In fact, it’s the second largest driver of retail sales in the US after the [...]