Making metrics honest with the internet

Almost every product or service imaginable these days has a website where anyone with an opinion can rate or comment on the product they purchased or service they received.

And thanks to the smartphone, this can be done instantaneously.

Freight vs. Small Parcel Shipping, Explained

Anyone who has been in eCommerce for any length of time knows that small parcel carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL charge extra for oversized items. These carriers, who ship by land, air or water, have also recently reduced the size requirements that trigger these fees.

Don’t be a stranger: keeping in contact with customers

With loyal customers being worth up to 10 times as much as their first purchase, it pays to keep in touch even after you’ve made the sale. After all, they’re not easy to replace—new customers are in limited supply, significantly less likely to buy, and up to six times more expensive to sell to than your existing customer base. So it’s important for retailers to retain their customers by building authentic relationships that benefit both parties.

5 Practical Ways to Curb Employee Turnover in Your Café or Restaurant

Staff turnover always seems to be a struggle for businesses in the hospitality industry.
By its nature, working in cafés, restaurants, and even take-away food outlets is a high-stress occupation. Add to this, relatively lower pay rates, long shifts, or erratic schedules, and it’s not surprising that many employees suffer burnout.