Day #132 – Independent Retailer Month Launches in Canada

Independent Retailer Month Launches in Canada July, 2012 What: Independent Retailer Month is a global Shop Local campaign that runs throughout July to highlight the important role local merchant’s play in the community, economy and overall retail sector. Who: Co – founded by Kerry Bannigan, CEO Nolcha Fashion Week, and

Day #131 – Working With Members Of Your Family

  • Posted: June 24, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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“Working with family members has the potential to be a very trying, sticky and challenging situation. It can bring out the best in you and your relatives–and also the worst in your working relationships. It can cause you to minimize or overlook errors or omissions that your relative commits, or

Day #130 – Manufactures Display Units

  • Posted: June 13, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Manufactures display units – should you invest in them? Retail News Article: Ask Barbara Read what I have to say about Investing in  manufacturers display units. Best; Barbara

Day #129 – Effective Use Of Signage

  • Posted: June 12, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Order you Shoppetalk window signage today : Best Barbara

Day #128 – Road Construction Survival Guide

  • Posted: June 6, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Here is what the City of Madison recently did to survive road construction. This is a very inspiring story. Letter received by the businesses in Madison City effected by the road closures: Dear Madison-area business owner: Road construction can present challenges for businesses, but with the right information, proper coordination