The challenges facing retailers, especially new ones, are plentiful but perhaps one of the more pressing issues that they face is the art of turning seasonal … Read more
Hike update: Sept 2017
What's new in Hike: September updateWith the festive season right around the corner, we’ve been busy making Hike even better. Check out what’s new … Read more
Reach your long-term goals with the Eisenhower Matrix
“What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.”In his decorated tenures as President of the United Sates and as a five-star General, … Read more
Guide to crafting the perfect work email
The art of crafting the perfect email is no easy feat. Whether you’re wondering if you haven’t clearly made your point to worrying if you’ve committed an accidental … Read more
How to choose the right iPad as your point-of-sale
Since its inception in 2010, the iPad has gone through many iterations. Apple didn’t create a product that would satisfy just as a home entertainment device, but one … Read more
Treat your employees like your most valued customer
‘A group of people get together and exist as an institution we call a company so they are able to accomplish something collectively that they could not accomplish … Read more
Hike Update: Aug 2017
What's New in Hike? August releasesIt’s been a busy year for Hike, with more and more retailers choosing us as their preferred Point of Sale. Since we … Read more
Create better in-store experiences for your customers
We live in an age of retailing that’s primarily been defined by the rise of online shopping. Not having to move an inch to buy a product and see it delivered straight to your door, has given consumers an unparalleled amount of ease. From baby boomers to millennials, the commonality of eCommerce is … Read more
Tips to manage your side-business while working a full-time job
We’re living in an age of budding entrepreneurs. Demographics old and young, wanting to branch out from their regular full-time desk jobs and take control … Read more
iPad to iPad POS
Turn your iPad into an iPad Cash RegisterWhen Steve Jobs introduced the iPad to the world in 2010, he called it a … Read more
Enhance your customer engagement
Tips to boost your customer engagement The customer is always right has been a slogan for retailers since as long as anyone can care to remember. It’s also … Read more
Inventory counting 101
‘Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.’It’s a quote attributed to the famed American writer, Mark Twain, and it’s interesting to think about in … Read more
What’s new in Hike 3.0
Since launching Hike in 2015, we now have clients in over 65 countries. We've achieved an incredible growth in last 2 years and that's all because of YOU! … Read more
Best employee management techniques
As a manager, keeping your people motivated and productive can be a hard task and the more employees you have the more difficult it becomes. Not everyone in your team will respond to your management style the same way, so trying to align what works for them and what works for you can be a bit of a … Read more
Tips for Real-time marketing with social media
One of the biggest marketing opportunities in the modern world comes in the form of popular events. Think the Oscars, the Olympics and the Super Bowl, all televised events that draw huge ratings. … Read more
Small business inventory management tools & techniques
Let's face us, most of us have things we would rather be doing than wading through inventory management processes and checklists. It can be time … Read more
Best online photo editing tools
Images are a key component of any POS software or an online business and high quality photography can improve the perceived value of your … Read more
How to start a YouTube channel for your small business
When it comes to marketing, businesses are always looking for new; innovative ways to sell their product or service. Although more than 8000 years of YouTube … Read more
How to Sync Your Hike POS Software with Intuit QuickBooks Online
We are pleased to announce that Hike retailers can now connect their Hike account with QuickBooks Online. This integration allows to keep store's … Read more
Hike POS + Star mPOP integration
It’s been a great season for us here at Hike with many new users and inspiring positive complements from existing users. To ensure that we continue the tradition, … Read more
How to get top dollar when you sell your eCommerce business
Building a successful online business involves a lot of blood, sweat and tears not to mention time and effort, so it is natural to want to get the maximum value … Read more
Things to consider before expanding your retail business with additional stores
The opportunity to grow your retail business is exciting and it can be tempting to throw yourself into opening additional stores without much planning … Read more
5 online logo creators to help start-ups brand on a budget
In business today, having a great product is just not enough. You need to have a great brand too. Strong branding is vital because it tells your customers … Read more
How to run a successful multi-store retail business
Running any retail business can be challenging, and the prospect of opening multiple stores can be a daunting one. However there are strategies and tools that you can use to streamline … Read more
Boost your customer service with Hike’s Smart-Sync technology
As we know, providing customers with a seamless Omnichannel experience is crucial. Customers want convenience and the technology is … Read more
How much is your inventory costing your business?
Investment into inventory needs to be carefully balanced. Invest too much and you can struggle to manage your storage space, stock rotation and more, leading … Read more
From new niche to global brand: your business could be the next big thing
One of the biggest mistakes made by business owners is assuming that their market is rigid. They get complacent and think that once they have … Read more