At Dallowry, we empower small business owners to overcome operational hurdles and reach new levels of efficiency. Our tailored solutions in software, systems, and processes are designed to simplify your day-to-day, freeing up your time to focus on growth.
At Dallowry, we specialize in streamlining small business operations through hands-on experience, strategic insights, and customized solutions.
Dallowry was co-founded by Ben and Channing Gardner, seasoned business owners who have successfully transformed their own ventures using the systems and processes they now implement for others. With a background in technology strategy from Channing and business management expertise from Ben, they bring a unique, results-driven approach to optimizing business operations.
Our firsthand experience in business management and growth equips us to deliver actionable insights and proven strategies that make day-to-day tasks easier, increase efficiency, and prepare businesses for long-term success. Whether you’re looking to automate processes, improve customer service, or get your company ready for sale, we’re here to support every step of your journey.
Our commitment to innovation and personalized coaching has driven real results, like a 20% monthly efficiency increase for businesses similar to yours. With Dallowry, you’re partnering with a team that understands the challenges of small business ownership and is dedicated to helping you achieve sustainable growth.
Our solutions are designed to eliminate bottlenecks and improve operational flow, making your business more productive. Free up hours in your day and ensure your team is working on high-impact tasks instead of manual processes.
Automation allows you to respond to clients quickly and consistently, improving their overall experience with your brand. Delight your clients with prompt communication and personalized service—without the hassle.
Our systems reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on big-picture goals. With more time on your hands, you can explore new opportunities, innovate, and scale your business.
We begin with an in-depth consultation to assess your business needs and identify opportunities for growth and optimization, including; examining current systems, processes, and pain points.
Based on our assessment, we design and implement customized solutions, from automation setup to process enhancements, aimed at maximizing efficiency and scalability.
Our commitment to your success doesn’t stop at implementation. We provide ongoing support, adjustments, and coaching to ensure your business continues to thrive.
Optimize day-to-day operations with automated workflows and streamlined processes.
Enhance customer engagement through targeted marketing, social media planning, and online visibility strategies.
Ready to sell? We help you position your business for maximum value with comprehensive readiness planning.
Running an antique mall in today's fast-paced, tech-driven world can feel like trying to fit a square
peg into a round hole. Antique malls carry with them a rich history, a deep appreciation for
craftsmanship, and an irreplaceable charm, but often, they don't keep pace with modern technology.
This disconnect can lead to missed opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and lost sales. Here's
how to bring your antique mall into the 21st century and ensure it flourishes for years to come.
The first step in modernizing your antique mall is upgrading your point-of-sale system. Outdated
cash registers and handwritten receipts create a frustrating experience for customers and make it
hard for you to track sales accurately. A cloud-based POS system allows for easy tracking of sales,
inventory, vendor payouts, and much more. Systems like Square, Shopify POS, or DallowryFlow's
custom tools offer seamless integration and automation, providing you with real-time data and
analytics.
The future is online, and your antique mall should be, too. Create a website that not only showcases
your vendors and items but allows customers to shop online. You can offer virtual tours of the mall
to entice online visitors to visit your physical location. Even better, tools like DallowryFlow make it
easy to integrate inventory with an e-commerce platform so that your online store updates as items
sell.
If your antique mall operates with several vendors, managing them can be challenging. By using a
vendor management system, like DallowryFlow, you can digitize how vendors interact with your
store. Allow vendors to log in, view their sales, submit new inventory, and track payouts in real-time.
This eliminates time-consuming manual processes and gives vendors more confidence in your
operation.
Stay connected with your customers by utilizing automated email marketing and SMS campaigns.
With a CRM like DallowryFlow, you can automate follow-up emails after purchases, send exclusive
offers to repeat customers, and notify your loyal clientele about new arrivals or sales events.
Automated communication keeps your brand top of mind without you having to do all the heavy
lifting manually.
Your antique mall has stories to tell, and there's no better way to tell them than through content
marketing. Share vendor highlights, unique pieces of inventory, historical insights, and
behind-the-scenes stories on your social media channels. Using platforms like Instagram, Facebook,
and Pinterest, combined with consistent content creation, will help build a community of antique
lovers and drive foot traffic to your mall.
Consumers today expect convenient payment options. Offering mobile payments like Apple Pay,
Google Pay, or Venmo is a great way to meet modern customer expectations. Additionally,
integrating a buy-now, pay-later option can entice buyers who may be hesitant about purchasing
higher-ticket items upfront. Many POS systems, including DallowryFlow, allow for seamless
integration of these payment methods.
Data drives decisions. Implementing an analytics system to track customer behavior, best-selling
items, and foot traffic patterns will provide you with insights that can inform your business strategies.
By analyzing this data, you can make more informed decisions on marketing, vendor placement,
and sales tactics to ensure you're maximizing your revenue potential.
Bringing your antique mall into the 21st century doesn't mean losing the charm or history that makes
your business special. It means using technology to enhance what you already have. By upgrading
your POS system, implementing automation, offering online shopping, and utilizing data, you'll be
poised to not just survive in this digital age, but thrive. The future of your antique mall is bright, and
the technology to support it is more accessible than ever.