2020 is turning out to be one of the most challenging years for business. With many people trading out new for used, and firearm sales at record highs, a common issue is beginning to surface…the dreaded held ticket. Read More
PANDEMIC = MORE FRAUD = MORE CHARGEBACKS. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF? As a 23-year veteran to the world of credit card processing, I’ve seen a lot of crazy things,… Read More
Neil Patel is renowned in the marketing world and has a reputation for being ahead of the curve. In his recent blog, “Why SMS Marketing Doesn’t Suck Anymore (And How to Use it to Generate New Revenue)”,… Read More
Purpose: To help pawnbrokers yield greater returns and profits from their scrap refining process. This will also help with estimating your pawn shop’s return. Sorting/Separating: Each category should have its own container or bag. Each bag should be… Read More
As a pawnbroker, you see hundreds of items passed over the counter every week. Anything from knock-off Rolex’s to high-quality Louis Vuitton bags. For obvious reasons, it’s important to value these as accurately as possible. Valuing these incorrectly, especially overvaluing… Read More
This year, we focused on upgrading technology to allow for sleeker design and enhanced user-interface for our customers. The What? Refreshed analytical reports to help you make informed decisions and see your business from new perspectives. The Where? From… Read More
By Steve Mack In 1996 I had the opportunity to be a consultant for Wells Fargo Bank on a joint project with Cash America called “InnoVentry”. This experience has provided me with a unique insight into this $120 million-dollar development… Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that Bravo has completed the development of Bravo 2.5.2, and the update is now live! Innovation has always been at the center of Bravo’s mission. This new upgrade is advancing Bravo’s core technologies and is… Read More
There is so much information out there these days. There are 1000s of books on marketing, growing your business, being successful, etc. Not to mention what’s online. I’ve found that a lot of people read these good books and have… Read More
Gen Z, and their $44 billion of spending power, approaches retail different than their predecessors. To stay relevant, pawnbrokers must once again evolve their marketing strategy around acquiring this new age demographic. Marketing to… Read More
At Bravo, we believe that volunteering can be a catalyst for social change: it transforms both the life of the beneficiary and that of the volunteer. Last Friday, Team Bravo experienced this first-hand by helping at… Read More
Are you doing stone removal on your karat gold with diamonds, you’re doing a disservice to your business and your bottom line if you’re not. Why break Melee, lose them in the carpet or watch them fall under your… Read More
Getting smart about smartphones – It’s in your pocket. It’s in your hand. And increasingly, it’s in your display case. The iPhone X is the 200th most popular item coming in and going out of pawnshops as of March 2019. Read More
