Point of sale software for payment processing, commonly referred to POS software, is often referenced yet rarely understood. The purpose of point of sale software is to facilitate the processing of payments for optimal efficiency. Music Shop 360’s retail software...
The music industry has rapidly evolved in recent decades, transitioning from cassettes to CDs, MP3s and today’s music streaming services. Though it has become increasingly difficult to generate steady revenue as a musician, it is still within the realm of...
School rental programs can be an important part of a music store’s business. Offering school rentals can help new customers discover your store as well as the products and services you offer. Schools or school districts can become vital partners to your music store...
Understanding inventory management best practices helps you keep stock moving efficiently through your retail store so you can improve customer satisfaction and increase sales. But while products are your primary source of sales and revenue, they can also tie up a lot...
Music Shop 360 is a point-of-sale software designed specifically for music retail businesses. One of the key features of Music Shop 360 is its robust marketing tools, which help businesses promote their products and services, build customer loyalty, and increase...
At its core the most essential part of any retail business, especially a music store, is having a product in stock that a customer can and wants to buy. Often new music store owners struggle to decide which products they will carry in their store and how the products...
Multichannel marketing may sound like another buzzword, but it’s an important one for retailers to pay attention to. The marketing experts at ThriveHive define multichannel marketing as “a game plan for guiding your efforts across multiple channels of outreach, used...
Today’s retail consumer journey resembles an unplanned adventure rather than a direct path. As Bazaarvoice points out, every consumer takes an individualized path to purchase, typically shopping for multiple items at once. Sources of information and influence are more...
According to an article found on Forbes, "Customer service excellence has always been and will always be one of the critical competitive advantages for any business." In a modern retail economy where customer service can make it or break a business, exceptional...
Operating a music store can be a challenge if you don't have the right tools to help you manage your inventory. "Inventory control is vital to the survival of your business," says Handshake. "If you don’t have a good handle on your inventory you’ll never have a true...
Back in the day, the local music shop was a place for aspiring and professional musicians to go to talk shop, get their gear repaired, and practice their scales. The music store still holds a special place in the hearts of musicians, but these days, people's first...
Fall, winter, spring, or summer, there are a wide variety of events you can host that will provide customers with an enjoyable, interactive experience and keep them coming back to your store and boost your music store's revenue all year long. In addition to increasing...
What is a point-of-sale system? The primary goal of running a business is to make sales. For ages making that sale has revolved around the cash register. However, today’s business owner needs more than a simple register to complete transactions. Your business needs a...
What is an eCommerce Website? Websites serve many purposes. However, eCommerce websites exist to generate revenue for its owner. An eCommerce website allows customers to buy and sell physical goods, services, and digital products over the internet rather than in or in...
In today's fast-evolving digital world, users are more demanding than ever before when it comes to the design and functionality of the websites they visit. If your music store website is difficult to navigate, has a slow load time, or has a lot of broken links, you...
What do pancakes and Disney movies have to do with growing your music store business? Plum Grove Music, will tell you that their pancake socials (cleverly referred to as IPLUMM, a nod to IHOP) are all about creating a sense of community for their music students....
In 2017, the Washington Post offered a grim view of the guitar market. Music Trades magazine, however, tells a different story. The publication,'s Music Industry Census for 2018 reported the total guitar market unit volume grew 7% from 2016-2017 and in retail value...