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Industries and big companies aren’t the only ones that can profit from mobile apps; small businesses and niche markets like the wine industry are benefitting in a big way. Mobile sales apps account for 86% of smartphone use. These compact platforms give wineries a virtual version of their cellar and storefront that can increase their customer numbers and drive sales. Wineries are a small but key component of the massive food and beverage industry. This means they can still cash in on the gains restaurants have seen through mobile apps. A convenient mobile app that provides sales information, monitors transactions,

If you own a buy-and-sell business, chances are you’ve probably run into a sales order before. A sales order is a document used to confirm the price, quantity, delivery date, and features of the products and services purchased through a sale. B2B sales ordering is beneficial to sellers because it helps them track both their inventory and buyer orders. Buyers are often provided with different documents based on where they’re at in the purchasing process. While sales orders are a crucial part of this process, it’s important to note that they are distinctly different from other sales documents like quotes and purchase

The use of food and beverage B2B sales ordering software has transformed how the food and beverage industry handles eCommerce and order management. Businesses are learning how to leverage sales technological solutions to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities. The food and beverage industry has recently navigated some new challenges successfully by making use of food and beverage B2B sales ordering software. As the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns progressed, the food and beverage industry went through some changes that will affect how small businesses operate for years to come. Skynamo has

A new appetite is prevalent among food and beverage consumers, and it’s likely here to stay well beyond 2022. Two years since the pandemic started, changes to consumer preferences regarding B2B commerce appear irreversible. Now more than ever, food and beverage companies need to stay on top of rising trends and challenges while continuing to acquire and retain customers, growing loyalty, sales, and a solid consumer fan base. The desire for better efficiency Consumers are looking for more efficiency from the businesses they frequent in the food and beverage industry. This is especially prevalent as supply chain issues

The food and beverage industry is known for tight margins and stiff competition. To compete, succeed, and then maintain that success in this $6,383.49 billion industry, all business components need to work together seamlessly. From skilled labor, specialized equipment, quality control, and compliance to branding and effective management practices, there are countless challenges in operating a food business. Varying demands and seasonal fluctuations further complicate production. Technology continues to significantly affect food and beverage manufacturing and supply chain solutions. With higher demand for sustainable

Considering the new realities of the 2022 market, the food and beverage industry could certainly benefit from consultative selling. The F&B industry reported record growth in 2021, but that wasn’t enough for the industry to completely escape recent challenges—including but not limited to staffing shortages and a host of supply chain issues. In addition, the industry also incurred a pandemic-induced shift in consumer demand. Before the COVID-19 era, people were already beginning to transition into an era of conscientious consumption. People weren’t only demanding healthier food, but also for it to be produced by

Though the Covid-19 pandemic dealt the food and beverage industry heavy blows, it also stimulated creativity to keep doors open. These changes, though often drastic, have persisted to stimulate the industry. They have generated new trends powerful enough to affect food and beverage sales. The rise of more “ghost kitchens” One such trend has been the emergence of ghost kitchens, also known as “dark kitchens” or “cloud kitchens.” In response to the Covid-19 pandemic closing in-person dining, restaurants prioritized pick-up and delivery. Some restaurants did this by operating from established kitchens and delivering

In today’s hyper-competitive information age, product-focused selling – where power resides with the seller – just won’t cut it anymore. The pandemic has forever changed how people shop, how they manage their finances, and how they care for themselves. This is why many see consultative selling — which gives the buyer more power — as the future of sales. Today’s buyers see their purchases as investments and need to be reassured that you care about their needs, not just how much business they can send your way. Consumer trust has been shaken due to food safety and quality concerns. People are looking for partners that

So here we are in April 2022. It has been exactly 2 years since the world flipped on its head. Just as things looked like we were beginning to soar above it all we have 2 very important contributor countries to the stability of the world’s economy at war. Sitting at this precipice of uncertainty once again is all too eerily familiar. The decades-old symbol for the performing arts—the laughing mask and the crying mask side by side—comes to mind. Until we have seen the performance play out we have no idea whether this is going to be a tragedy or a comedy. This is the place we find ourselves once again. There’s good and

So here we are in April 2022. It has been exactly 2 years since the world flipped on its head. Just as things looked like we were beginning to soar above it all, we have 2 very important contributor countries to the stability of the world’s economy at war. Sitting at this precipice of uncertainty once again is all too eerily familiar. The decades-old symbol for the performing arts—the laughing mask and the crying mask side by side—reminds me of this. Until we have seen the performance play out we have no idea whether this is going to be a tragedy or a comedy. This is the place we find ourselves once again. There is