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
How to avoid falling hook, line and sinker for a phishing scam
Online security is a major concern for all individuals and businesses. More of our personal information is available online now than ever before, and it is valuable … Read more
8 Reasons why every small business needs POS software
When it comes to business, here at Hike, we aren’t big lovers of the old saying, ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’. Coasting along may be a comfortable option. You might have … Read more
How to turn that idea into a successful business
Most new businesses stem from a great idea. Growing that idea into a business is extremely difficult, and even more so if you are trying to do it around … Read more
How to create a kickass Media Kit for your business
For every business no matter how large or small, publicity is a fantastic way to raise your profile. Not only will this drive increased traffic to your store or website, but it … Read more
7 step guide to calculating how much to pay your employees
Great employees are a valuable asset for any business. Their positive attitudes, skills and experience are crucial for achieving goals and growing your customer base … Read more
What is your inventory telling you?
As a business owner, your business is your baby. You want and need it to be a reflection of exactly what you dreamed that it would be. However sometimes this … Read more
The importance of blogging for retailers
It is pretty obvious in this day and age that an online presence is a crucial ingredient in the success of most businesses. However, when it comes to retail, … Read more
8 reasons why iPad is the perfect tool for retailers
Just like they did with iPod, Apple created an entirely new market segment with launch of iPad in January 2010. Surprisingly, iPad is better at many tasks … Read more
3 things that are killing your online sales volume
Did you know that 75% of online buyers leave shopping cart page without finalizing their purchases? It is most commonly known as ‘abandoned cart’. … Read more
5 good reasons to write a business plan
Traditionally, writing a business plan isn’t so cool. You’ll often hear people saying that it is useless and a waste of your time. You may even hear things along … Read more
Transitioning from corporate to small business
You are a hardworking, career oriented person who rapidly progressed to see yourself working for a major corporation. The pay is good and a view … Read more
5 key elements to designing a coffee shop
Being a Melbournian, I take pride in being able to make a good coffee. Right temperature, freshly ground coffee, some skills and you have it. … Read more
4 ways to grow your business with Pinterest
Pinterest is without any doubt one of the top social media platforms available to date. The site lets you bookmark images and links to pages. In Pinterest … Read more
Which Entrepreneur DNA category you fit in?
Why do you do what you do? Find out who you are. Who are you? Why do you run your own business? What makes you get out of the bed in a morning? … Read more
Twitter direct message characters limit
Did you know that Twitter has scrapped the 140 character limits for direct messages? Yes, it’s true. Now you don’t have to worry about that 140 character limits … Read more
What is this beacons technology?
Competition in retail is fierce than ever and now there is one more thing to add to this ferocity – beacon technology. With smart phones now a common … Read more
Hike PowaPOS integration announcement
Hike POS is pleased to announce the recent integration of our POS system with the PowaPOS T25 tablet POS hardware. This integration will provide Hike … Read more
Does Hike have any CRM capabilities?
CRM system isn’t something you’d expect in a point of sale software, but there is always a first time for everything! As small business operators, … Read more
Top four benefits of cloud technology
Being nimble is one of the biggest advantages of a small business. Compared to large corporations, small businesses are far quicker in making … Read more
Social media lessons learned in kindergarten
Social media is no longer a new trend. Most of us enjoy being a part of one or more social media networks. However, when it comes to social media marketing for … Read more
How these 17 famous companies got their names
How these 17 famous companies got their names Are you currently looking for an easy to remember, easy to pronounce, a catchy brand name … Read more
Inspiring retail store and office designs
Inspiring retail store & office designs With this article, we bring to you some of the inspirational store and office designs from around the world. These designs … Read more
Omnichannel – bridging the gap
Retailers always want to make their customers’ shopping experience delightful. And customers should be in the center of any business decisions … Read more
Retail trend report from ‘Gifts Fair’
Whether you sell in-store, online or across both channels, Melbourne’s shopping environment is always a great and unique inspiration source. … Read more
Exceeding Your Customers Expectations Is Possible
We all know that when it comes to business, competition is fierce. With dozens, hundreds or even thousands of companies offering similar products or services … Read more
Deadline is approaching – Is your point of sale EMV ready?
If your business has not yet shifted to EMV / Chip and PIN payment processing then you need to think about making this change sooner rather than later. … Read more