Tag Archives: success

Inc.’s List of the Most Audacious Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Being a successful entrepreneur is tough — and it requires a lot of hard work and persistence. This year Inc. published a very interesting — and fun — “Most Audacious” entrepreneurs’ list, noting that: “Starting a company from scratch is, … Continue reading →

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What Are the Traits of Good Employees?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by bermanevansretail

As we’ve reported before, it is imperative for companies to have good, customer-oriented employees. So, what traits describe the best employees? According to Ken Sundheim, a Forbes contributor: “When hiring for any size business, it’s not what the candidates know … Continue reading →

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Valuing Employees Through Good Pay

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Paying low wages to retail employees may keep costs down. But that does not mean this is necessarily the most profitable path to pursue. Consider these observations from Sophie Quinton, writing for theatlanticcities.com: “Many employers believe that one of the … Continue reading →

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