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It comes only every two years, and, as many of us have over the last few nights, we have spent time enamored by the amazing feats of athleticism displayed by the athletes at the Olympics. These athletes display such an …

Some of you may remember the Temptations’ hit song, “Ball of Confusion,” or maybe Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.” Aside from being hits, these songs’ titles also seem to sum up the way many Americans are feeling about Affordable Care Act …

It’s just what you needed, another appointment with a supplier rep who wants to stop in next week for a visit. It’s hard enough to find time to dedicate to the lengthening list of to-dos you committed to earlier in …

Most of the money and time companies spend on training is wasted. That’s because the majority of companies use outdated training ideas and boring training methods. Training that is poorly presented goes in one ear and out the other. It’s …

Although most customers are honest, unfortunately, there may be a time you suspect someone of trying to shoplift from your store. One of the best ways to keep potential thieves at bay is to make sure your employees are aware …

RockSolid has made managing our inventory so much easier. You can analyze your inventory just about any way you like and, with RockSolid, we have a level of confidence in our numbers that we simply did not have before. The …

There are several marketing strategies you as an independent retailer can use to your advantage when it comes to pricing. Read about three below: Establish a Price Image First, take a step back and look at the big picture. What …