I know that going to retail trade shows is a whirlwind of activity and decisions. But don’t miss the pieces of content ideas hiding at your next trade show. It’s pure GOLD for your content marketing. You come back from trade shows with so much NEW… new lines, new items, new ideas and new enthusiasm. Right? Imagine today is your … Read More
10 Top Tactics to Manage Your Cash Flow Better
After having been in retail for over 30 years, there are proven tactics that work well in keeping your finances and operations going smoothly. Each one is tried and true. Most come from mistakes that I have made that I don’t want you to make. There is such value in getting an outside perspective on your own business. It’s why … Read More
Three tips from Chance The Rapper!
Do you know Chance the Rapper? In case you don’t… Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancellor Johnathan Bennett, has become one of the biggest breakout stars these past couple of years, claiming his fame in such a unique and unorthodox way. All of his music is free and he has avoided major labels that wanted to sign him. … Read More
Increase Your Sales Right Now
This is an actual conversation that I had with a retailer… “Cathy, my business stinks. What can I do?” “I would love to help you. Send me some information so that I can see what strategy you should take to explode your profits. In the meantime, can I give you one REVENUE-BUILDING-GUARANTEED tip?” “Please anything, I will do anything! The … Read More
A Retailer’s Guide to Margins: What Retailers Need to Know to Build a Profitable Business
No word is more important to retailers than Margins. It is crucial to building a profitable business. However, this most critical term is also the most misunderstood. What is Gross Margin? Margin refers to the retail term Maintained Markup (MMU) which is the same as the general accounting term Gross Margin. It is the difference between sales and cost of … Read More