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As consumer buying habits and demands continue to evolve, it is important for small retailers to take steps to adjust. Providing a positive customer experience has become a challenge, however, there are several ways your business can transform to meet the demands of today’s retail customers.

Word of mouth advertising has been around forever, and in some cases is the only tactic used by small businesses to draw in customers. While relying on word of mouth alone may not provide your desired results, including it in your marketing plan is important. A clear strategy for increasing your word of mouth advertising can make this tactic extremely effective. Here we look at four ways to amplify your word of mouth advertising.

As retail stores begin to open their doors again, there are many things that will be different. Ensuring you are prepared to handle anything and while remaining operational should be top priority. Here are five tips to help guide you through re-opening your retail store.

Many retailers are turning their focus to planning for re-opening. This has been a difficult time for many small businesses, and those poised to re-open should have a strategy in place for doing so profitably. Here are five ways to ensure success when things begin to re-open.

Regardless of the industry you’re in, there is an opportunity to increase revenue with online retail. If you’re already operating a retail shop, opening an ecommerce store is a must. For others, there are likely a myriad of items common to your industry that could be handcrafted or branded for retail sale. Those in the food industry can market meal kits and signature sauces. Ecommerce is a great way to diversify your business and open up new lines of revenue.