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Good stock: Taking the guesswork out of stocking your store

December 16, 2016

When it comes to determining your optimum inventory level (OIL), the first thing to keep in mind is it doesn’t start with how much product you have in your showcases. In fact, there are a few things you must ascertain before you can accurately calculate your OIL.

Retail therapy: How to be a retailer’s dream partner

December 16, 2016

The first thing almost all retailers do when I show them my work is to begin scribbling on a notepad. They are crunching numbers right there on the spot. Initially, I thought it was a little strange but, in actuality, it is perfectly normal.

Decking the halls: How to protect your business this holiday season

December 16, 2016

Jewellery stores are handling an influx of customers, ready to purchase the perfect gift to put under the tree. With all the excitement of the holidays, plus the increased sales and foot traffic, now is definitely not the time to let your focus on in-store security falter.

The price one has to pay: Finding value beyond cost

December 16, 2016

Like many people, I read online blogs and articles on general topics from which I draw inspiration and apply to my business. One in particular—“Are you cheap or are you exceptional? How to price your services”—caught my eye on Copyblogger, a site focusing on marketing and business strategies.

Blogging for big results: Why having a blog is good for your bottom line

October 3, 2016

The world of blogging may seem daunting at the outset, but it can be an important business tool that yields long-term results, growing your customer base and establishing your business as an authority within the industry.

Great White North Exhibition: Artists muse on Canada’s national identity

October 3, 2016

Ask a foreigner what they know about Canada and they’ll likely praise us for our maple syrup and giving the world the game of hockey. They’ll also likely offer words of comfort for the months of frigid temperatures a good deal of the country  endures every winter.

Next in line: Why grooming a successor is critical to a family business

October 3, 2016

Who will lead the family business once I am gone? What will happen to my retirement when the next generation takes over? How can I tell my daughter she just isn’t ready to lead?

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Good stock: Taking the guesswork out of stocking your store

Retail therapy: How to be a retailer’s dream partner

Decking the halls: How to protect your business this holiday season

The price one has to pay: Finding value beyond cost

Blogging for big results: Why having a blog is good for your bottom line

Great White North Exhibition: Artists muse on Canada’s national identity

Next in line: Why grooming a successor is critical to a family business

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Great White North Exhibition: Artists muse on Canada’s national identity

Next in line: Why grooming a successor is critical to a family business

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