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The Career Path of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Posted on January 23, 2013 by bermanevansretail

The video below highlights the background of Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO, and his path from bright college student to an innovator that has redefined the retail industry. Bezos was honored with the National Federation’s Gold Medal Award at … Continue reading →

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The Founder of Zara: The Third-Richest Man in the World

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Who is Amancio Ortega Gaona? He is one of the most reclusive billionaires in the world and the founder of the wildly popular Zara apparel chain (part of his Inditex Group). Let’s learn more about him. As reported by Vivienne Walt … Continue reading →

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Tips for Cash Flow Management

Posted on November 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Cash flow management can make or break a retailer. If money is pouring out (expenditures) much faster than it is coming in (receipts), then there is major trouble ahead. Click the image for several cash flow tips.  

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