Retail business software runs on Luminate
Retail software enables small businesses to manage their operations efficiently and effectively. Fast Wi-Fi with a lot of bandwidth helps businesses run these tools smoothly. By providing a strong internet connection, Luminate Broadband's fiber business internet helps businesses in the Yampa Valley—from Craig to Steamboat—thrive.
Small retail business owners wear many hats. They often have to handle operations, HR, marketing and investor relations with a one-person or very small team. They can use all the help they can get when it comes to efficiency. There are many digital tools designed to support retail business operations. From point-of-sale to inventory management software, these systems free up time so small business owners can focus on what matters most.
When using this retail software, especially in rural areas, it's essential to have fast, reliable Wi-Fi with exceptional bandwidth. In the Yampa Valley, Luminate's fiber broadband internet is the best option for reliable service for small businesses. Businesses like Mythology Distillery in Steamboat Springs use Luminate's fiber broadband to connect them to the services they need to run a smooth business.
"Luminate is a great partner to Mythology, providing exceptional fiber connectivity for our Steamboat Springs, CO, campus. The Luminate team installed our system quickly. It's cost-effective, the app is simple, and we like that we have the ability to increase to 1 GB upload/download when ready," said Scott Yeates, co-founder of Mythology.
Small Retail Business Software
Here are some of the digital tools run on Luminate's fiber business internet that help retail businesses in the Yampa Valley thrive.
Point of Sale
Have you ever gone to purchase an item and had to wait an awkwardly long time because the credit card machine didn't connect to the internet? Point of sale (POS) systems like Lightspeed, Square, Shopify, Toast and Clover, are essential for making a sale as a brick-and-mortar business. With Luminate's fiber broadband, making the sale is fast and easy, encouraging customers to come back for more.
Inventory Management
Inventory management systems, such as Zoho, Lightspeed, KORONA, inFlow, Sortly, and Fishbowl, help small retail businesses track stock in-store and across multiple locations, reduce costs, and forecast. A fiber internet connection helps fuel these systems, making local businesses scalable.
Security Systems
Keeping track of inventory means keeping your store safe. Reliable security systems that allow you to keep tabs on your business from afar are one of the best ways to do so. The fast speeds and symmetrical uploads of fiber internet allow you to check in on security camera live streams without lag.
Learn more about how fiber enables stronger security systems
E-Commerce
Many retailers have both in-store and online storefronts. Fast, reliable internet makes the integration between in-store and e-commerce inventory management seamless, with real-time stock information in all locations.
CRM
CRMs, or Customer Relationship Management systems, help small businesses track their customers' purchase trends and engage with them to nurture loyalty. In the Yampa Valley, customer relationships run on Luminate's fiber internet.
Social Media
Increasingly, people are discovering products and services on social media platforms, such as Instagram. In order for retail owners to effectively upload content on their socials, they must have a strong signal—and a Wi-Fi connection is way more reliable than cell service out here.
Entertainment
Store owners often offer television or music streaming to keep their customers entertained. Streaming requires a strong, reliable bandwidth, which Luminate provides in Craig, Steamboat and beyond.
How Fiber Internet Supports Yampa Valley's Retail Businesses
Fast, reliable internet connection is an absolute must for small businesses wanting to make a splash. In Craig and Steamboat, that means Luminate's business fiber internet.
Fiber internet is:
- Faster: Luminate's fiber broadband offers the fastest internet speeds available in Routt and Moffat County— up to 1 Gig, supporting retail businesses in all of their digital needs,
- More bandwidth: Fiber networks offer significantly more bandwidth, allowing retailers to run all their digital systems at once without compromising speed or reliability.
- Option for VoIP phone: Don't rely on cell service in the valley to run your business. All of Luminate's business plans include an option for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service.
Visit Luminate for Business to get more information about setting up lightning-fast fiber to your Routt and Moffat County business today.
