Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 6, 2023

You don’t need a ton of cash to start a business in 2023. In fact, there are many small business ideas you can get off the ground for under $100. Here are some options for those looking to start a low-cost business this year. Can You Start Your Own Business for Less Than $100?

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 10, 2022

Entrepreneurship is more about seeing things through. Small businesses prove to be the backbone of any economy. More than 600,000 new businesses open each year in the U.S., In fact, 48 percent, or almost half of the country’s total workforce, is employed by small businesses. Starting your own business is no small task.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Whether you are looking to maintain your advantage in the new year or are working overtime to make up lost ground, here are three tips to help you to enhance your category insights strategy and improve your retail execution: Tip No. When you have a system for monitoring compliance, the inverse is true.

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Wiser

JULY 25, 2023

Starting and running a business is one of the most rewarding experiences that anyone can have. But even with all this in place, it can still be difficult for businesses to get noticed and stand out from the competition. That’s why it’s so important for business owners to understand how to promote their businesses effectively.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 29, 2024

I couldn’t tell you the brand name of my bedsheets, but I can tell you I bought them from Target. Your storefront is at the forefront of the supply chain (whether you’re a brick-and-mortar or click-and-order store). Regardless of who made the product or who caused the defect, you may still be on the hook to pay for the accident.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With shipping challenges continuing to disrupt the retail industry, it is crucial for wholesalers to find the right freight shippers to keep business moving. Before we go into different ways that you can find a reputable freight shipping company, let us first dive into what exactly they do. What is a Freight Hauler?

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Retail Smart Guys

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s the art and science of ensuring that your store has the right products in the right quantities at the right time. While the specifics of inventory planning can vary from one retailer to another, one thing remains constant – timing is everything. When it comes to seasonal goods, you need to think well in advance.

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Rangeme

APRIL 29, 2021

There are many things for business owners to consider when bringing a new product to market. They need to think about how they’re going to manufacture enough supplies to meet demand, how much to sell their product for, where they’ll sell it, and so much more. That is, it must be able to contain your product without damaging it.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. Why You Should Drop Ship. How Much Can You Make as a Dropshipper? How to Start a Dropshipping Business. Why You Should Drop Ship. back to top.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 11, 2022

So, when I was asked if I had any ideas for a Pi-Day blog, I knew exactly what I wanted to write. So, I bring you… 5 Reasons a Raspberry Pi Belongs in Your Network Lab! 3 RPis and 1 Apple Pie in the Lab. You want to see an example? Of course, I can never say no to you. Enter the Raspberry Pi.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 24, 2023

Are you ready for tax season? April 18 is approaching quickly, and many day-to-day decisions significantly impact your overall tax obligations. By planning early, your business can stay on top of the paperwork that comes in fast and furious in the early part of the tax year.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 31, 2022

If you recently launched a new business, you’re not alone. New business creation rose in 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic layoffs, the online commerce boom, and the shift to working from home. Since June 2020, the average number of monthly business applications has been 92% higher than between July 2004 and February 2020.

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Retail Geek

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 276 being recorded on Thursday September 23rd 2021, I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. I don’t know I was I let some things get to me that I don’t remember used to caring about as much.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re thinking of attending a trade show in 2023, or are a first-time trade show attendee, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts to make the most out of the experience. Keep reading for our blog post on trade show success. This will help you budget your time and money more effectively.

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Retail Bound

JUNE 22, 2023

The rise of e-commerce has been a game changer for retail product businesses. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the impact of e-commerce on product distribution. We’ll explore the pros and cons of selling online, and offer some tips on how to make e-commerce work for your product brand.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 8, 2022

Note to reader: Time stamps embedded in the text below in [ ] are there to help you navigate to the related section of the full interview video included in this blog. . What is an API gateway and why do we need it? . Applications do much of the heavy lifting in the life of every business and customer across every sector.

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Retail Bound

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Starting a new business is difficult — there are a thousand things happening all at once and it’s hard to handle it all on your own. Dealing with customer requests is a large part of the learning process and crucial to your new company’s long-term success. Long wait times are an absolute killer for business.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Growing demand from consumers in e-commerce coupled with clogged logistics networks and skyrocketing shipping costs is a recipe for economic hardship. Let’s illustrate how detrimental this can be: Pre-COVID Shipping Cost Current Shipping Cost Cost of Goods $30 $30 Fees $60 $60 Shipping $3 $24 Price $100 $100 Profit Margin $7 -$14.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

You can’t be the best—and stay the best—unless you know how you compare to your competitors, how you are different, and how you can capitalize on their mistakes to grow your market share. Know who your competitors are and how you rank with regard to price.

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Retail Times

MARCH 30, 2021

Shoppers often feel let down when you don’t have what they’re looking for, and the last thing you want is to disappoint customers. Fortunately, though, there are a number of solutions to your out-of-stock woes. Fortunately, though, there are a number of solutions to your out-of-stock woes. How can you address this?

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Rangeme

JUNE 16, 2021

As a consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand, and are exploring the world via your products, we are here for that! For one thing, taking your brand global can give you a competitive advantage and can breathe new life into your innovation processes. Do I need to take my brand global? You can if you want.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 22, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic made food delivery companies like Instacart grow at rates they couldn’t have imagined. Investors are going to be focused on growth, whether it’s bookings or revenue, and signs that they can continue to grow that number,” said Bobby Mollins, an analyst at Gordon Haskett Research Advisors. Source: Bloomberg.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 9, 2022

Plus, we hosted several free webinars and business workshops led by industry experts for all those on RangeMe. and Organic 3, LLC. Our guest speakers covered everything from small team leadership and understanding consumer shopping habits to building profitable promotions and increasing your chances of reorders.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 294 being recorded on Sunday July 31st 2022 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Jason: [0:59] I am thrilled to be chatting with you on a rare Sunday night this is unusual for us.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your Halloween decorations have come down (or at least your pumpkin is not in good shape), you survived Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, and now you’re getting ready to ditch your in-laws and enjoy one of the most exciting retail weeks of the year. It’s happened again. Yes, it’s time for Holiday 2023!

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Store Growers

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

If you pick keywords that are too generic, you’ll get a lot of clicks but few sales. You won’t spend much, but also not sell a lot. Thanks to Google Keyword Planner, you’re able to tap into the vast data set that Google has available to find the best keywords for your online store. What is Google Keyword Planner?

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Retail Bound

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s an age-old question — How can your product company increase sales in an ever-changing and competitive market? For a while, you could just ride the wave created by new e-commerce platforms or the growing adoption of Amazon. Until everyone else started doing the same thing. Focus on Customers and What They Need.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 8, 2021

What you do not often see in the market are the 100 failed products that preceded or followed the successful product that made it. Market research sounds like an obvious step in launching a product or new business but it is amazing how frequently new entrepreneurs skip doing even the most basic research.

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Retail Geek

JUNE 25, 2021

Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 268 being recorded on Thursday June 24th 2021, I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scott Wingo. Jason: [0:59] That sounds like a great idea Scott I’m glad you thought of it.

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Retail Adventures

JANUARY 4, 2022

Creating and delivering consistently good customer service is a battle that happens every day right on your sales floor. We say battle because it isn’t easy when your plate is full and you are being pulled in multiple directions. These 10 tips will help you improve the in-store experience and increase sales: 1.

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend just months away, Wholesale Central spoke with experts from all over the industry so that you can be as prepared as possible for the shopping surge. This means asking customers to actively self-select and tell you they want access before anyone else. How Can Retailers Be Prepared?

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Rangeme

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A recession is coming to an economy near you – and it promises to be painful, with spiking inflation adding to the misery. However, there are ways for your brand to get ahead of a recession. Change up your product mix. The recent crisis has sent food and energy prices even higher. during 2022, down from 6.1% UK, and Germany.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Woodson, a noted Black historian, scholar, educator, and publisher, created “Negro History Week,” which blossomed 50 years later into the month-long celebration we know today. It’s exciting to see 2022 is yet another year driven by conscious consumerism, including growing demand from consumers for supplier diversity across retail shelves.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If are curious about why you keep seeing Rare Beauty videos pop up on your For You page on TikTok then consider these six elements of Rare Beauty’s strategy. If are curious about why you keep seeing Rare Beauty videos pop up on your For You page on TikTok then consider these six elements of Rare Beauty’s strategy.

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Retail Adventures

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Retailers who get it are golden, they will always find their way to grow and thrill shoppers. These are the retailers who take to social media to complain about the lack of sales, about customers who annoy them, vendors that cheese them off, and the things their community won’t do for them. Charles, Illinois became our new home.

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Retail Next

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Innovative marketing campaigns require businesses to adjust their strategies to new digital trends. One of such is the growing amount of voice searches done every day – almost a third of searches are currently categorized as “voice search.” Here are seven steps to prepare your innovative marketing campaigns for voice search.

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Fourth-Quarter Revenue Grows 94% on GMV Growth of 99% Full-Year 2020 Revenue Grows 86% on GMV Growth of 96% FY Subscription Solutions revenue grew 41% to $908.8 Scot: [1:04] Yeah I didn’t watch it how much could you see. Retail sales in 2020 were $5.6T, representing 27% of the U.S. versus 3.5% US Q4 comp sales grew 8.6%

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