May is a busy month for businesses—Mother’s Day, graduations, and the start of summer shopping. If you’re not prepared, you could miss out on big sales or end up overwhelmed.
The good news? A little planning goes a long way. Here’s how to get your business ready for the May rush—without the stress.
1. Stock Up on What Sells (And Cut What Doesn’t)
When you run out of popular items during peak season, you lose sales. You can prevent that by checking out your sales data from last May (or similar busy periods).
Restock bestsellers early
– Don’t wait until you’re almost out.
Clear slow-moving inventory
– Run promotions on items that aren’t selling.
Watch trends
– Are certain products suddenly in demand? Adjust fast.
When you use Mira, your inventory reports show exactly what to order—and when.
2. Prepare for Extra Foot Traffic
Lots of shopping happens in May. And more customers with the same staff means chaos.
Solution: Make checkout and service as smooth as possible.
Train staff for speed
– Practice quick transactions.
Simplify your menu/offerings
– Highlight popular items to speed up decisions.
Use a fast POS
– If your system slows you down, it’s costing you sales.
3. Watch Your Cash Flow
More sales can mean more expenses (extra stock, staff, etc.).
Solution: Plan ahead so you don’t run short.
Set aside money for extra inventory/staff
– Don’t get caught off guard
Track daily sales closely
– Adjust spending as needed.
Avoid over-ordering
– Use data, not guesses, to stock up.
Tip: Mira’s real-time sales reports help you stay on budget.
Before the rush hits, make sure you:
Stock up on top sellers
(use past data to predict demand)
Train staff for efficiency
(faster service = happier customers)
Start promotions early
(don’t wait until the last minute)
Keep cash flow in check
(More sales shouldn’t mean more stress)
Need Help Getting Ready?
Mira makes it easy to track inventory, speed up sales, and stay on top of trends—so you can enjoy the May rush instead of dreading it. Start using Mira today to stay on top