Building The Better Entrepreneur

Infographic | December 4, 2019

The wholesale industry is an extremely complex field that requires multifaceted HR and payroll functions, unlike those any other industry has to contend with. From complex scheduling and overtime scenarios to management of multiple locations across state and legal entities, on top of managing employee training and transportation logistics. It’s a lot to keep up with, and using multiple solutions can get confusing and time-consuming.

Infographic | January 16, 2020

So, you have a startup? You have an idea that is sure to turn into the next Facebook, or Snapchat? Hundreds of people are in the same boat. Just starting a business or having an incredible idea is not what makes you an entrepreneur. Being a successful entrepreneur is about getting the most out of yourself and your employees. It is about knowing what your strengths are, how to make the right decisions, and when to think about the future.

Infographic | December 5, 2019

Retailers want to use technology to move forward, but they are often held back by previous investments: the average merchant spends 58% of their IT budget to maintain legacy systems, even as they work to compete with e-Commerce giants, improve their omnichannel capabilities and increase personalization. Security concerns also play a big role: 69% of companies are reluctant to innovate if they can't overcome cybersecurity issues.

Infographic | December 30, 2019

There is no escaping the fact that offline retail has changed over the last number of years. The predominant reason for this is advancement in technology but specifically with the emergence of the Internet and associated devices which allow consumers to literally shop from the comfort of their couch.

Infographic | January 13, 2020

The 21 st annual World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO) reveals a world struggling to balance the the desire for continued economic growth with the need to take deliberate and drastic steps against climate change.

Infographic | January 6, 2020

With the 2019 holiday season barely in hindsight, you might be thinking it’s too early to begin putting together your 2020 seasonal retail marketing calendar. But, there’s no such thing as being too prepared for the holidays especially when, according to our 2019 holiday survey, more than 95% of retailers say their store is either “somewhat prepared” or “very prepared” for the retail holiday season.