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A Free Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The Small Business Administration offers a free 30-minute tutorial (course) for new entrepreneurs. It has both audio and slide-show components. At the end of the tutorial, a participant can get a certificate of completion from the SBA!! Click the logo … Continue reading

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Tips for Better Store Branding

Properly conveying the retailer’s name — its positioning strategy — is essential for long-term success. As noted at the Fresh Web site (from Manthan Systems, a business intelligence firm): “What’s the first name that comes to your mind when you … Continue reading

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Tips for Cash Flow Management

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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