Monthly Archives: March 2014

An Infographic Look at Starting a New Business

Many factors must be taken into account in starting a new retail business. Among the decisions are: What is the line of business going to be? Where should a store be located? Should business be done online?  Here is an … Continue reading

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Small Businesses Now More Social

Over the last few years, we’ve seen most major businesses get involved with social media, while smaller firms have lagged behind. Now, according to LinkedIn, social activities are on the rise among small firms as well: “Leading a small business … Continue reading

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Focus More on Repeat Customers

Many retailers spend a lot of money trying to attract more new customers as a way to generate greater sales — and profits. As a result, they sometimes do not pay enough attention to repeat business as the key to … Continue reading

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