Monthly Archives: May 2016

Good Opportunities for Small Firms

Posted on May 12, 2016 by bermanevansretail

What industries are trending upward and represent good opportunities for small business? Weekly, MSNBC’s “Your Business” program: “features experts to share their secrets for improving your business. Want your business to excel in new areas or thinking about starting an … Continue reading →

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How Important Are Millennials to Retailers?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Millennials now represent the largest population group in the United States — which makes Millennials a very attractive target for business. According to the Pew Research Research Institute: “Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation, according … Continue reading →

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Career Advice from the Superstars: A Slideshow

Posted on May 10, 2016 by bermanevansretail

There is a lot of career advice out there, especially on the Web. But how about getting some good advice from the superstars of business? As Julie Bort notes for Business Insider: “[2016] will bring your share of troubles, issues, … Continue reading →

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