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How Barcodes Show Your Product is Retail Ready

In the age of the smartphone, consumers carry a computer and virtual shopping cart in their pockets at all times. Never before has there been such an opportunity for retailers to connect artisans, specialty foods...

byMichelle Covey

January 23, 2022

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: This is Where U.S. Consumers Begin Their Product Searches (Episode 152)

By now, we're all familiar with the record-setting numbers associated with shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but a closer look reveals important changes in consumer behavior in the online shopping experience that...

byStartupNation

December 9, 2020

11 Ways Retailers Can Combat Coronavirus Fears

Rita Mitchell, Certified Counselor at the USM Small Business Development Center’s College of Business and Economic Development, compiled a great list of 11 ways retailers can combat coronavirus fears, the closures, and the financial decline...

byNav

March 18, 2020

9 Successful Business Leaders Reveal Their Top Tips for Selling Anything to Anyone

Nothing happens without a sale. Believe it or not, you’re a salesperson — whether you’re convincing your kids to do their homework, putting your best foot forward for a job interview, or running a business....

byThe Oracles

October 3, 2019

The Best Mobile Card Readers for Startups (and Why Your Business Needs One)

When you’re starting a business, one of the biggest concerns is, “How do I accept payment?” Sure, some businesses do just fine on a cash-only basis, but being able to accept credit cards could be...

byMelissa Johnson

August 29, 2019

Why Creating a Growth Roadmap is Essential for Startups

A few months ago, a close friend of mine (just like several thousand other Georgians) started a CBD business. With the legalization of CBD across the nation in 2018, the industry has ballooned as new...

byIsaac Zaubi

August 5, 2019

8 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Advice for Getting Customers to Buy Your Product (No Matter What it Costs)

Price is one of the most crucial considerations in any business, and it’s important to charge what you’re worth. We asked these master salespeople, including Bulletproof founder, Dave Asprey, and advisors in The Oracles, how to...

byThe Oracles

June 13, 2019

How to Justify Your Sales Content Management Spend Before Year’s End

Startups need to be very strategic about their investments, and it can seem hard to justify a big marketing spend, like requesting a new or replacement Content Management System (CMS). However, while you’re budgeting for 2018,...

byKara Tiernan

December 15, 2017