Retail Store Operations
Retail Terminology Defined
It's Easy Being Green
Work theses earth-friendly ideas into your business plan
10 Tips for Prepping for a Staff Play Day
Get your staff together for a day of product training.
Study Says Retailer Welcome Messages are More Engaging
More focused on ensuring future deliverability
Suzi's Source book
The creative mind behind iamadiva.com shares her favorite sources.
Second Store Challenges- Managing Staff
You can't be in two places at one time so good systems are vital.
Is a Second Store for You?
Take this quiz to find out if a second store is for you.
Partner with Digital Experts
It's the most successful way to launch photography education in your store.
Celebrate September
Displays, Samples and Promotion
Scrapping Back to School
Capture year round sales of art and stationery supplies.
Survey Results: Coupon Marketing
Retailers share their practices
September To Do List
A few reminders to help you stay on track this holiday season
Teacher’s Summer Camp
Travel Feature Product List
Loyalty Clubs: Take Care to Set the Right Price
New SoCal Retailer Group Formed
Southern California Scrapbook Stores Unite to Form Cooperative Association
Survey Says: Retailers Using the Web to Order and Research
86% log on daily for work purposes
Retailer’s TO-DO LIST
Our Money Matters editor breaks out tasks for you.
Last Minute Ideas for Easter
Make the Most of Your Time at a Show
CHA Learning Center by Crafter's Home
Scrapbook Education for Retailers at CHA-W
The Cost of an Employee Turnover
An employee retained can save you money.
Business Promotions on a Budget II
Great ideas beyond weekly coupons and markdowns
Find Your Groove
Help your customer discover her scrapbook style.
Promote with Email This Holiday Season
Email is a great marketing tools at the holidays.
Offset Costs By Increasing Sales by 75 cents a Ticket
Bring in an additional $13,800 to cover the costs of your 2008 initiatives by increasing your sales ticket per quarter by 75 cents.
December Promotion Calendar
December inspiration and celebration
Why Hire a Display Person
Great displays influence sales as much as a salesperson.
Demonstrations Sell Product
Show and tell translates into sales.
Avoiding Employee Separation
Separating an employee should be your last resort.
Setting up Digital Scrapbooking in Your Store
Find the right technology combination
How to Market Your Education Program
Entice customers to try a class and keep them engaged.
Business Promos on a Budget I
Here are some ways your business can turn heads while turning profits.
4 Steps to Great Display
Displays are your silent sales associates.
How to Stop Feeling Taxed by your business
Typically, any comprehensive plan to decrease one’s tax burden involves consulting both an attorney and an accountant; however, a basic understanding of some different corporate structures can be a great starting point.
Inks for Scrapbooks and Home Décor
As a retailer, you’re always looking for new connections with your customers. One way to nurture and build new connections is to discuss other interests in the realm of arts and crafts such as faux finishing and home décor. Try showing your customers how to use their scrapbooking supplies for some of these applications as well.
Laser Cutting Systems 101
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