Blish-Mize customers gathered in Overland Park, Kansas, last weekend to find good deals, source new products, network, attend educational sessions and more. It was all part of the distributor’s Fall Buying Market, held Sept. 15-17 at the Overland Park Convention …
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In an age when Google is often your customers’ first stop to find information about your store, you probably groan—or worse—if your business gets a bad online review. And what customers say about your business online may soon get extra …
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A trade association that opposes the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rules is pushing to delay when the regulations take effect. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) submitted a letter this week asking the Department of Labor to reconsider the Dec. 1 start …
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Knowing how you measure up to industry financial averages is crucial to evaluating your business. To help you benchmark your business and plan for the future, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has once again compiled financial data from more …
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Independent We Stand, an organization that exists to support independent businesses, is hosting its sixth-annual contest to draw attention to top-notch independents and the benefits of shopping local. People can now nominate and vote for businesses to win The Indie award at IndieBizAward.com. …
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Former Home Depot executive Marvin Ellison is leading J.C. Penney’s turnaround, and the strategies he’s using look like lessons he learned from the home improvement giant. And it’s working. The store’s stock is up 50 percent; the company is paying off debt; and it expects to …
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For residents of Katonah, New York, a trip downtown is like stepping back in time. Nestled in the downtown area is a store that mixes nostalgia with new innovations. That business is Kelloggs & Lawrence, which began as a hardware store in …
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Owning a local business is about much more than making a sale. As an owner, your business is a deeply ingrained and even personal part of your life. While that passion sets your business apart, it can also cause problems when …
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