Improve your Store, D.I.Y. style
By Diane Crosby Small business owners, for the most part, do not have degrees in business, management or accounting....
Industry Spotlight: PrOlix Gun Lubricant
Tell us about the history of your company PrOlix® started in 1972, when Phillip Levy, CEO, joined a Sportsman’s...
Internet Sales Tax & Shipping
By Nick Mann If you’re a retailer who’s used to primarily operating a brick-and-mortar store, making the transition to...
Competing with Amazon & eBay
By Plillip Woolgar The giant in the room when it comes to retail stores that want to roll out...
Retail Trends to Watch in 2017
By Robin Walters When it comes to predicting retail trends for 2017, it’s important to note that Army Navy...
When Small Business Sells to Big Business
By David Castlegrant Once upon a time, there was no Internet. Back then, smart phones and handheld devices did...
Loss Prevention Training For Small Business
By David Castlegrant Many years ago, I attended a retail store loss prevention conference in Lansing, MI. One of...
Strategic Planning Tips
By David Castlegrant All businesses need to establish a strategy to address its future viability. To just survive is...
Industry Spotlight: Eagle Crest
Tell us about the history of your company. Eagle Crest was established in 1981 by our founder and owner...
Welcome to the Sports Shoppe – Nairobi, Kenya
By Ellie Matama The Sports Shoppe is a Kenya-based retail store that sells outdoors and sports products. The store...
Does Your Store Have a Survival Wall?
By Diane Crosby (pictures courtesy of HTF Survival Store in Anderson, SC) A military surplus store attracts a wide...
Put it On Sale!
By Diane Crosby You have money hidden in your store. Are you ready to go on a treasure hunt?...
Say “No Thanks” to Banks: a Crowdfunding Crash Course
By Williams It used to be that if you wanted to raise funds for your next business...
Your Website: Knowing the Basics
By J. D. Williams You want your business to succeed. You should have a well-designed, functional website. But what...