On the surface, you might not think great recipes can teach you much about how to run your independent home improvement business. In fact, your family’s cherished recipes provide fantastic insights into the finer points of retail excellence. Review these …
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Running a successful home improvement business requires a lot of time and energy. In addition to stocking the shelves with innovative new products, you also need to educate your staff, hone your leadership skills and find ways to stand out …
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Throughout August, webinars from the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) business services partner Pointy helped independent home improvement operators make e-commerce a reality for their businesses. The webinars featured Google’s Ajay Arora, Matt Dockrell and Knudson Lumber Co.’s Cheryl …
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When the leaders at Clarence Thomas Ltd. Home Center (CTL) in Fish Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, made the decision to invest in their employees by offering online training, they had no idea how popular the program would become. Initially, …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) recently co-located two events at the 2019 Independent Garden Center (IGC) Show, which was also home to the Independent Home Improvement Show, presented by the National Hardware Show®. The combined event was an …
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Offering competitive health insurance benefits can help a small business stand out in a field of employers. While there is plenty of time before renewal season in January, use the next few months to look at your current insurance offerings …
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Are you an avid listener of podcasts? If you haven’t listened to a podcast or aren’t sure what a podcast is, think of it like a radio show or interview conversation you can download and listen to anywhere, anytime. Would …
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Whether your operation focuses on the lawn and garden category or not, mark your calendar to attend the annual Independent Garden Center Show (IGC). All independent home improvement retailers can gain something from attending the show, held Aug. 13-15 at …
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