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Free Marketing Tools from Credit Card Companies

Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources that American Express offers to the retailers that accept an American Express card.   Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources … Continue reading

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Online Resources for Women and Minority Business Owners

Although these observations by the National Women’s Business Council refer specifically to female business owners, they are equally applicable to minority business owners: “Like all entrepreneurs, women business owners face many challenges in making their entrepreneurship dreams a reality.  Some … Continue reading

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Retail Rents on the Rise Again: The Example of Hong Kong

We know that the cost to rent retail space can be high; and rent varies widely based on the desirability of the location. For instance, the annual rent for a 20,000-foot U.S. retail location in a less desirable area may … Continue reading

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