There are probably several convenience stores along any of the routes you take on a weekly or daily basis, but you have your favorite. You chose one, for some reason or another, to patronize. It can be something as simple as a smiling face at the register, clean floors, or… Read More
The Action Card app is a business necessity for several different industries, many of which tend to have higher turnover. What a lot of business leaders don’t realize about Action Card, is the features and benefits offered through the app reach far beyond optimizing just the field visit process. The… Read More
Not too long ago merchandising meant making sure the shelves were stocked and dusted with logos out. Times have changed, and we now have mountains of consumer behaviors data that dictates the new and ever-evolving merchandising. The infographic below gives us some highlights on the importance of merchandising and staying… Read More
Opening up that sleek, white box is pretty much a religious experience in the branding world. The store, the packaging, the branding, it’s all flawless and not a pixel of it is by chance. The Apple brand has been thoughtfully crafted and carried out with every detail of the brand… Read More
You have very likely taken several processes in your business from paper to database, or some type of technology. You’re not still keeping the books on a ledger and your inventory process probably doesn’t involve tally marks on a sheet of paper. You’ve evolved the processes that drive your business… Read More
Your field team plays a vital role in the success of your organization. They are your eyes and ears in the field, so when their process is outdated, that lag time only increases as information is passed back and forth, up and down the chain. This traditionally, paper-based, “going through… Read More
So simple, yet so powerful; checklists are kind of amazing. Think about it, a checklist is used during every preflight check. Checklists are also used during surgery prep. In fact, one surgeon, Atul Gawande, wrote a book, The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right. “Gawande argues that one of… Read More
*This post has been updated to reflect 2020 trends. It goes without saying, we here at Action Card love, love, love metrics. We thrive on using data and technology to help brick and mortar businesses with their branding consistency, customer service and compliance issues. Compliance and consistency are no longer… Read More
When someone says the word “brand”, we usually think about the aesthetic piece of the brand. A brand is more than colors, fonts, and logos. A brand is an experience -the look and flow of your facilities, the way you treat your customers, and the people you hire are all… Read More
There is no secret formula for a successful team or store. That being said, one trait a team must have to be successful, is accountability. We’re talking about follow through -getting things done! Without accountability there is no drive, no sense of urgency to evolve or be proactive. It’s pretty… Read More