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3 Steps to Effectively Grow Your Customer Email List

Now that you have a better understanding of the importance of building an email list, it’s time to to take a look at some of the best ways to go about it. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to amp up your existing efforts, these tips will be sure to put you on the right track.

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Why You Should Build an Email List

You’ve probably heard it said before that your success lies in the size of your network. And for merchants, this couldn’t be more true. By creating and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients, you can successfully build loyalty and sales. And fortunately, one of the most effective ways to develop strong relationships is also the easiest: email marketing. Here are 5 reasons why building an email list for business-to-consumer communications is so important for your bottom-line.

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How You Can Create a Frictionless Shopping Experience

In our last blog post, we explained frictionless technology and how it has been making waves recently. Now, we are going to discuss some practical ways that smaller businesses can implement friction-reducing techniques to keep up with the changing face of retail.

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What is Frictionless Shopping?

The shopping experience, whether it be in-store or online, centers on providing the customer with value- both in terms of the actual product or service, as well as the interaction as a whole. More than ever, retailers are realizing that in order to create this positive experience, they need to eliminate any unnecessary steps in the checkout process. This approach is known as frictionless shopping, and it is disrupting the retail environment more than ever because of recent technological advances. Keep reading to learn more about frictionless shopping- and see why it matters so much.

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Here’s How the Tax Reform Could Affect Your Business

On December 22nd of 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law after winning approval from the Senate. The tax reform has since received mixed reviews: while the White House forecasts that its tax cuts for corporations will increase the average household income and grow the economy, many disagree with this premise. Regardless of who’s right, though, the tax reform is sure to have a big effect on businesses. Here’s a quick overview of how it will most likely affect merchants, and specifically, for whom the changes will be most advantageous.

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How Your Business Can Thrive in an Amazon World

Online retail giant Amazon.com had a record-breaking 2017, spurred on by both new initiatives and long-standing practices that have been effective in targeting consumer interests. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods slashed prices on groceries to the delight of health conscious customers everywhere. The company tapped into increasing interest in voice recognition technology by rolling out Amazon Echo devices, which became a top seller during the holiday season. And, Amazon Prime membership rates reached new levels this past year, revealing how much shoppers value quick and cheap online shipping options.

In the face of Amazon’s tremendous growth, it’s easy for retailers to despair. However, while it’s true that Amazon has advantages over other merchants -and especially e-commerce merchants- it also has its drawbacks. Here are several ways you can maintain a competitive edge over Amazon:

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6 Key Statistics from 2017

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6 Takeaways From the 2017 Holiday Season

Black Friday and Cyber Monday launched us into a holiday shopping season that broke records. Bringing us the largest increase in sales since 2010, it’s clear that this year’s holiday shoppers were eager to snag new products and deals. And fortunately, these high sales have revealed an abundance of data about holiday shopping trends. Keep reading to see 5 of this year’s top holiday trends that will shape the retail sphere in 2018.

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How To Respond To Negative Reviews

No business is immune from negative reviews. It’s just not possible to make everybody happy, no matter how great your customer service is. This means that in addition to prioritizing customer service, you need to have a good plan of action in place for when you do encounter a negative review or frustrated customer. Here are five ways you can respond effectively to customer dissatisfaction:

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Impress Your Holiday Shoppers So They Keep Coming Back

Between the flashy store window displays and barrage of email promos, retailers everywhere are putting forth their best efforts to raise brand awareness during holiday season. The good news is, these tactics tend to pay off with an increase in sales volumes and traffic. However, getting customers to your store- whether it’s online or in-person- is only half the battle. The next step is to create a positive shopping experience that will stick with people, and not disappear when the decorations come down. Here are 4 helpful ways to make a good impression so your customers will come back year-round.

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How To Optimize Your POS System for the Holiday Season

More foot traffic, more sales, more returns. The busiest time of year for retailers is approaching, which means there’s less room for error and more need for maximum productivity and efficiency. Fortunately, the latest POS technology incorporates a variety of solutions that can take the burden off of merchants and help them stay organized. Don’t stress this holiday season; here are some ways you can utilize your POS system to manage a hectic schedule and encourage sales.

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