Slow start to spring squeezes retailers
Apr. 18, 2013, Toronto — Spring merchandise is sitting on store shelves, failing to entice debt-ridden shoppers who are increasingly making purchases on a need-to-buy basis. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE
Little Black Book of Scams
Mar. 4, 2013, Toronto — The Competition Bureau of Canada has improved online access to The Little Black Book of Scams to kick off Fraud Prevention Month.
Become a Game Changer
Weather has been the lead story in garden retailing this year, and it’s
been quite interesting to see the season unfold. The harsh winter,
especially in the west, has damaged and killed far more trees, shrubs
and perennials than usual, resulting in folks being more cautious in
their hardy plant purchases.
Spring Training
Employee training isn’t a luxury – it’s a key ingredient in the long-term success of your business. Savvy employers understand how important it is to support their teams as they learn the ropes. Thomas J. Watson, founder of IBM, was one of those leaders who truly understood both the downside of poorly trained staff and the benefit of retaining those with experience.
Test Your Telephone Effectiveness
If your customers aren’t impressed by you or your co-workers on the
telephone, they can switch businesses by merely hanging-up and dialing
the competition.
A guide to making price cuts
Dec. 28, 2009 - With Christmas now behind you, chances are you have a
few inventory items you'd like to move out off your store shelves. The
question is, should you markdown the product and how much is too much?
CBCNews.com reports. | READ MORE
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