June 8, 2021
Three Scams to Avoid As a C-Store Owner
There are many things you need to consider as a C-store owner or operator to ensure the business runs smoothly, from your product mix offering to ensuring your inventory is fully stocked. However, one important thing that is often overlooked, is educating and protecting yourself and your employees on current scams. It may seem like it's easy to detect fraud but fraudsters are persistent and clever and are constantly evolving their ...
May 3, 2021
Is Your Business Ready For Moms, Dads, & Grads Season?
Gift Cards
This time of year is full of celebrations for the people that we hold close to us. It’s the season of celebrating moms, dads, and grads, however, this year, with the uncertainty of the pandemic and a varying degree of provincial closures, things will look different. On many occasions, people have been choosing to celebrate from a distance through virtual video chats, and even doing a drive-by and showering their loved ones with gifts. However, through all this uncertainty, one thing remains ...
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April 22, 2021
3 Ways Your Store Can Keep Ahead of the Competition
Prepaid Cards, taxes, Prepaid Products
Staying ahead of your competitors comes down to two critical factors, price and service differentiation. This constant struggle can mean the difference between that repeat customer coming to your store or going to your competition. These make or break decisions can be stressful, and as a business owner it is sometimes hard to know which direction to take. Luckily, companies like Now Prepay can help you make some of these decisions easier by offering efficient, full service solutions ...
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April 13, 2021
Why Prepaid Cards are Great for Budgeting
Prepaid Products
The dreaded budget! As a store owner you’re doubly challenged by this difficult and sometimes frustrating task balancing both business and personal finances. We all know the tips and tricks;
- Price comparative shopping
- Use software to help track budgetary items
- Use cash for purchases and avoid unnecessary debt
The use of cash is a tried and true method for sticking to a budget. With online shopping ...
March 23, 2021
Empowering Small Businesses Through Ecommerce
ecommerce, c-stores
Technology is continuously changing how customers interact with retail stores. That is why today, more and more c-stores are evolving and becoming a one-stop-shop for their surrounding neighbourhood, where customers can buy gift cards, load their digital wallets and top up their mobile phones, all while getting a cup of coffee. Most store owners and operators have been adapting to technology changes to meet consumer demands. In some instances, not only are store owners keeping up with ...
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