Business trends & research roundup: Real-world analytics

3 ways to reduce employee turnover

Annual turnover amongst hourly employees hovers around 50%. With the high cost of turnover, it’s in your best interest to keep your employees engaged and happy. Here are a few ideas to keep your team intact. …

Overhauling your loyalty programs: beyond freebies

Loyalty programs can often be seen as mere giveaways, cutting into a business’ bottom line. Read on for tips on how to make sure your loyalty program is working for you. …

Clover App Market Spotlight: Help people find your products online with Pointy

Getting dwarfed online by Amazon and other e-tailers? The new Pointy app will help your products show up in online searches, whether you sell online or not. …

3 cheap and quick team-building activities your employees will love

Team building activities don’t always have to cost a lot of money. We asked a few businesses to share their ideas for easy and cheap team-building activities that their employees loved. …

Business trends & research roundup: Loyalty programs

What are the experts, surveys. and latest research reports saying about consumer loyalty and loyalty marketing programs? This month we roundup the latest loyalty research small businesses can use to do loyalty better. …

Business scenario: Dealing with new competition

Whatever business you’re in, it’s never a pleasant surprise when a competitor opens up nearby. But before you panic, take stock of your situation and consider your options. Here are 5 steps to take when dealing with new competition. …

4 advantages to switching to a pay-at-table model

Paying the check can easily become a point of needless delay at restaurants. Take a quick look at four advantages of embracing a pay-at-table model.…

3 reasons to keep your shop’s countertops clutter-free

If you’re running a business, you’ve got customers to service, employees to manage, inventory to track—and any number of other things calling for your attention. Efficiency is a top priority. Here are three points to consider in keeping your store’s…

Business accelerators: Hosting private events for VIP customers

Regulars keep a business in business, which is why savvy entrepreneurs nurture relationships with their best customers. Make your best customers feel special: Here are 8 tips to hosting an unforgettable VIP event. …