FOR SMALL LOCAL RETAIL SHOPS
You keep the lights on, stock the shelves, and know your regulars by name. I help small local retailers — dollar stores, mom-and-pop shops, gift stores, corner markets — use simple tech and AI to show up online, keep stock under control, and turn “just browsing” into repeat customers.
No big-agency jargon. Just practical moves that help real-world stores compete with chains and online giants.
Most of the flashy retail tech you hear about is built for giant chains. The good news: the same ideas — better visibility, smarter stock, and more personal service — now have simple versions that work just fine for a single local store.
Make sure when someone searches “dollar store near me” or “party supplies near me,” your shop shows up with the right info and fresh photos.
Use data and AI to get a basic handle on what sells, what sits, and when you should reorder — without needing a full-blown ERP.
Stay on your customers’ radar with simple, respectful follow-ups and small loyalty touches that feel like you, not some giant corporate program.
You do not need to rip out your POS or learn three new apps. We build around what you have now: register, card reader, maybe a POS system and social media. Step by step.
We hop on a quick call. You tell me what you sell, your busy hours, how you get new customers now, and what usually falls through the cracks — like posting online, updating hours, or tracking what sells.
I map out 2–4 realistic wins: cleaning up your Google listing, basic local SEO, simple inventory tracking, maybe a tiny loyalty program or AI chatbot for FAQs. You see everything in plain English with rough cost ranges for any tools.
I do the tech work: set up or connect your website, profiles, and automations; train any AI tools on your store info and policies; and walk through it with you until it feels natural.
Once it is live, we adjust messages and timing based on what your customers respond to. I also show you basic security habits so AI and new tools don’t open the door to scams or account trouble.
Every store is different, but the goals usually look the same: more people coming in, more items leaving shelves, and less time stuck behind a screen after closing.
Make it easy for people to see that you exist, what you sell, and when you are open, even if you do not have a big fancy website.
Use simple AI-powered summaries of what is selling and when, instead of pure gut feel or scribbles on receipt paper.
Stay in touch with the customers who actually love your store, without blasting spam to people who don’t want it.
You do not need a whole IT department. Most small shops have almost everything we need already — we just connect the dots.
That could be Gmail, Outlook, or even Facebook messages. We work from the tools you already check every day.
If you already have a POS, we work with it. If you do not, we can still help you track basic stock and sales patterns with simple tools.
You do not need to know how any of this works under the hood. I handle the tech; you focus on running the store and serving your customers.
Fill this out once and I will come back with a simple, realistic plan for how digital tools and AI can support the way your shop already runs.
There is no perfect way to fill this out. Just talk to me like you would over the counter when things slow down for a minute.
