Wednesday, March 10, 2010
 
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Help! I hear that shopping malls are all but dead. Is this true?I would not exactly say that they are dead. However, I would agree that they are experiencing difficulty attracting new customers and keeping the ones they have. The...[more]


Surviving in the economy

Help! How can we survive this economy? Every day the news is worse. Our business is slightly ahead of last year but we do not know if we can hold on to the increase long term.First of all, let me congratulate you on your success....[more]


The Economy and Budgets

Help! The owners of our shop decided that the economy was causing financial difficulty and cut our pay. We understood the situation and agreed although we did not like the decision. One day, I overheard a conversation between the...[more]


Help! Closeouts and Other Specials

Help! We have been purchasing closeouts and other specials and selling the merchandise at 50% -70% off of the regular retail. This is not working. What are we doing wrong? Our customers are looking for deeper discounts!Just...[more]


Help! Markdown Budget

Help! At a recent seminar you used the term "Markdown Budget" and discussed the need for an advertising budget. I am having difficulty determining an advertising budget and I never heard of a markdown budget. Can you explain...[more]


Help! Boost Sales Paying A Commission

Help! In an effort to boost sales I am considering paying a commission to my sales associates. My plan is to leave their hourly rate as it is and offer them a commission for each sale. Do you think this is a good idea?I think...[more]


Help! Cash Flow Problems

Help! When I have cash flow problems I am forced to delay my payments to vendors. I know that you disagree with this approach but what else can I do?You have either misread something I said in print or misheard something I said...[more]


Help! Innovative Ideas

Help! I have been reading articles that advise using innovative ideas in order to counteract a bad economy. Do you agree? Am I just throwing good money after bad?I have read many of the same articles and I have spoken with other...[more]


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Mar 14 - 15
Lincoln, RI
Cape Cod Gift Show/New England Gift Show
Mar 20 - 22
Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market and Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles Market
Mar 25 - 28
Dallas, TX
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market
Apr 23 - 26
Taipei,
Giftionery Tapei 2010
May 15 - 18
Sao Paulo,
15th Toys, Parties & Christmas Fair South America
May 19 - 21
Las Vegas, NV
Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo 2010)
Jun 3 - 4
Jackson, MS
Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
Jun 18 - 21
Worcester, MA
2010 New England Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
Jul 27 - 29
Rosemont, IL
Craft & Hobby Association 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show

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