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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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Tagged Independent Retailer, Retail, Shop Local, Small business
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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
Posted in Retail Odds & Ends, Your Store
Tagged Customer Service, Independent Retailer, Retail, Retail Supplies, Store Supplies
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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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Tagged Retail, Retail Supplies, Store Supplies
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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
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
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