Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Growing a retail business requires an investment of time, money, and resources. Having the funding to market, expand and improve your store is necessary to continue building toward the future. Having a budget for growth initiatives and making smart investments is essential to sustaining a small business. Here we take a look at six great ways to spend a retail cash advance.

Repeat customers are what fuel small businesses, and without them, owners face the prospect of constantly acquiring new customers, which can be far more expensive. It’s not enough to sell a quality product. There is a lot more that goes into creating customer loyalty.

Small retail stores often struggle with moving excess inventory, and that issue has been exacerbated by the shutdowns we’ve experienced over the last year. While larger stores likely have the option of returning their goods to the manufacturer, specialty retail shops are usually not that lucky. So, what to do with all these products? Here we take a look at ten ways to clear slow-moving inventory from your retail shelves.

Competing in today’s retail market can be a challenge for small businesses who lack the resources for multi-million-dollar ad campaigns. Finding differentiators is essential to the survival of small retail. The best way to set yourself apart from large retailers is with a first-class personalized customer experience.

The past year has highlighted the need for small business owners to be more self-sufficient, flexible and diverse. As we continue to move through the pandemic, retail owners should focus on which changes are going to be permanent and how they can best future-proof their business. Here we take a look at five smart investments for retail owners.