Monthly Archives: May 2011

Small Business is Big

Some people might say that small business is – well, small and not very important when compared to the giant companies that inhabit the S&P 500. Of course, the companies of the S&P 500 are important to the US. They … Continue reading

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What size am I? Who knows.

An age old problem is discussed in this New York Times article; clothes sizing for women. What’s your size? Well that depends. It’s changed across time and it’s different from every manufacturer. A fascinating read whether you’re the one wondering … Continue reading

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It isn’t a deal unless it rings your register

Wow!  I guess we all know this, but we are all at risk of getting seduced by so called “great-deals.” It is always good to repeat good advice – so go check out this article by Curt Todd of Magnet … Continue reading

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Your Hidden Talents & Your Business

Discovering your hidden talents can help you run your business better or discover a business to start. How do you go about doing the discovering? Find out in this post titled “5 Ways to Find Your Hidden Talents” written by Mike … Continue reading

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Resources for Small Businesses

National Small Business Week is a tradition since 1963 that honors small businesses in the US. Here’s the link to the main site showing events, and speakers. There’s even a nice list of resources. National Small Business Week Website   … Continue reading

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Un-used Loyalty Rewards Could Indicate a Problem

New research shows that $48 billion are dispersed every year via consumer loyalty programs. Of that, 1/3, roughly $16 billion are never cashed in. Wow! This statistic is double edged. On the one hand, you aren’t giving discounts and you … Continue reading

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Raising Prices? Don’t forget to stock up on supplies!

Many retailer’s are finding themselves in the unpleasant situation of having to raise prices to stay profitable and keep their doors open.  While it isn’t fun to have to explain to your customer that prices are going up, your staff … Continue reading

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