Intelligent Retail vs Epos Now: which EPoS is built for independent retailers?

Intelligent Retail vs Epos Now: which EPoS is built for independent retailers?

If you’re an independent retailer researching EPoS systems, you’ve almost certainly come across Epos Now. It’s heavily marketed, and those introductory hardware prices look tempting. So here’s an honest, side-by-side look at how it compares to Connect; our multichannel EPoS built specifically for shops like yours. The real question isn’t “which system has more features?” It’s “which system was built […]

The power of personal service: Why independent retailers shine

The power of personal service: Why independent retailers shine

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, where one-click purchases and AI-driven recommendations dominate, it’s easy to overlook the unmatched value of personal customer service. Yet for many shoppers, it’s this very human connection offered by independent retailers, that transforms a simple transaction into a memorable experience. Here’s why a personal service from an independent retailer stands out and why it’s worth […]

Is Retail Ready for Predictive Shopping?

Is Retail Ready for Predictive Shopping?

How would you feel if a retailer predicted your shopping habits, shipped goods automatically to your door and debited your bank account or credit card without your prior knowledge? Welcome to the wacky world of Predictive Shopping! Although you may think that the scenario outlined above is science fiction, Big Data and AI systems have given companies all the tools […]

Optimising for Voice Activated Search

Optimising for Voice Activated Search

A Crash Course in Voice Search Engine Optimisation Way back in the 1980’s I worked for an Engineering company making precision parts for trains, helicopters and all sorts of high-tech, extremely secretive military projects. All this technical wizardry was created by a CNC machining centre, programmed using a punched paper tape machine, allied with a green screen computer system with […]

Negative Search Engine Optimisation

Negative Search Engine Optimisation – Are Your Competitors Shady? There’s an old saying… “If you hear a lie often enough, it becomes the truth!” Google used to say repeatedly that there was absolutely no way that anyone could negatively affect anyone else’s website search engine listings by under-hand means. This “truth” was believed by many. Most online marketers now know […]