Category: Business

As an ecommerce business owner, scaling your business is essential for success. It is vital to understand that there are different strategies for scaling depending on what type of ecommerce business you have. Here are five crucial tips for scaling your ecommerce business. Source: Pixabay 1. Invest In SEO Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential […]

With the worldwide implementation of data protection acts like the GDPR in the EU, it’s imperative that modern businesses start to take the necessary steps to ensure full and complete compliance. Failure to comply with data protection regulations can result in hefty fines, a damaged reputation, and legal repercussions for an organisation. That said, having […]

SSL/TLS certificates are one of the best ways a business can secure its website. But with so many different SSL/TLS certificates available, it can be challenging to decide which one is right for you and your business’s needs. Here are some tips on how to manage digital certificates and choose the right one for your […]

Dive Brief: C-store and fuel retailer Blarney Castle Oil & Propane has acquired fellow convenience and grocery retailer Alpena Oil Company, according to a Thursday press release.  Alpena Oil’s 14 convenience stores, six grocery stores and cardlock system are all part of the acquisition. The company also distributes fuel and lubricants for both retailers and […]

The advent of off-site operations raises the inescapable need for a system of managing, supervising, and coordinating activities in field service management. Field service management offers the much-needed opportunity to manage field operations remotely. If you run a start-up business, you can attest to the fact that this results in better overall performance, streamlined operations, […]

Dive Brief: C-store chain Rutter’s plans to open 50 new stores over the next five years, with more than 10 of those stores coming in two new states — Delaware and Virginia — according to an emailed press release. The company also plans to spend more than $150 million in capital expenditures on existing locations to […]

This year will mark the twentieth anniversary of the professional networking social channel LinkedIn. At the time of its inception, I don’t think anyone could anticipate the breadth of its use, from job searches to making direct contact with recruiters and hiring managers. Reaching out to a recruiter can be daunting, but it can also […]

Dive Brief: Juul Labs is in talks with Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco Group and Altria Group about a potential “sale, strategic-investment, licensing or distribution deal” with the e-cigarette company, according to a Wall Street Journal report.   The vape maker was valued at $1 billion in October by Altria, which already owns more than a third of […]

Dive Brief: Sheetz is facing criticism for a policy in its employee handbook that bars its convenience stores and gas stations from hiring people with visible dental issues, according to a report from Business Insider. The policy — which a former Sheetz employee told Business Insider is “disgusting and kind of classist” — states that […]

Back to Basics is a monthly series that outlines how c-store operators can get valuable new services up and running. Mobile apps can drive traffic into c-stores and increase loyalty — but they’re not for every operator. Operators tying mobile apps to their customer rewards program can greatly benefit, as loyalty members spend about 38% […]