Category Archives: Part 5: Managing a Retail Business

This sub-category encompasses retail organizational structures, human resource management, financial operations management, and operational operations management.

Market Research for Small and Medium Retailers

Posted on May 9, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Research is as important for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) as for larger retailers. But the SMEs often may have less experience in gathering and analyzing information. Consider these observations from Surveygoo founder Neil Carey: “When it comes to your … Continue reading →

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The “Small Business Salute” from UPS

Posted on May 3, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Following in the footsteps of the annual Thanksgiving-themed “Small Business Saturday from American Express,” UPS initiated its own “Small Business Salute” in 2015. According to Kate Maddux, writing for Advertising Age, this is the UPS plan for 2016: “The UPS … Continue reading →

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Advice for Small Business

Posted on April 29, 2016 by bermanevansretail

The “7 Days of Genius,” was sponsored by MSNBC and New York’s 92nd Street Y: This was “a chance to celebrate inspiring thought leaders in many areas including small business. We’ve been fortunate to talk to some of the greatest … Continue reading →

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