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
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