Retail College - Business School - Business 101
 | Business 101: How long should you wait for a business appointment?
Nov 4, 2009 King Louis XVII of France once said, "Punctuality is the courtesy of kings." Nearly 200 years later, some businesspeople still haven't perfected this courtesy. If you have an appointment to meet someone, and that person is late, how long should you wait? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
|
| Business 101: Do your legwork to score that job
Sep 18, 2009 OK, you've secured an interview for a position that really interests you. How can you differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates under consideration? Research on your potential employer will help you stand out from the crowd. The more you know going into the interview, the more comfortable you'll feel and the more confidence you'll project. Knowledge is indeed power in the interview environment. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
 | Health & Fitness Business ’09 education: SNEWS Fitness Forum covers ‘State of the Industry’ and retail tips, Joe Marcoux discusses 4 R’s of Retail
Aug 21, 2009 As a part of two educational offerings at the recent Health & Fitness Business show, the 5th annual SNEWS® Fitness Forum offered tips and discussion from seasoned retail experts with a State of the Industry report, while Joe Marcoux talked his 4 R’s of Specialty Retail. Both took place at the Aug. 6-7, 2009 show in Denver. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
 | Think About It: OIWC asks, what is the best way to get what you want?
Jun 17, 2009 How can people be more successful at getting what they want? Good communication skills go a long way, but we've laid out six effective tactics to help you negotiate or persuade someone to accept your point of view -- whether it's getting your project approved or finagling a pay raise. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
 | You are more important than “just a….”
"Lately, in the course of phone calls to various companies and in emails, I have had folks respond to a question I’ve asked with, “I’m just a…” (fill in the blank e.g. intern, receptionist, sales rep, warehouse employee, stocker, cashier, delivery person, etc.)“I am just a…” What does that mean, really? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
|
| Think About It: OIWC asks, what can a mentor do for you?
May 15, 2009 When you take stock of the business relationships in your life, do any of them qualify as mentors? For some businesswomen, influential mentors seem to flow seamlessly in and out of their lives. For some, however, the appearance of mentors has been infrequent at best throughout their careers. Are they missing out? Perhaps. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
| Hey Skubedo…what are you?
May 6, 2009 With apologies to the cartoon, Skubedo is no treat-loving mutt. Rather, it is an online solution that while pronounced the same as Scooby-Doo is focused on helping manufacturers, reps and retailers solve the problem of workbooks. Let's face it -- even the SNEWS® team ducks workbooks at trade shows because they are so heavy and, more often than not, they are outdated nearly by the time the show ends. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
| RetailMinds rejoins ex-Golf Galaxy team for swing at specialty retail consulting: first love, sports and fitness
Apr 15, 2009 The executive team from Golf Galaxy, known for its hands-on and educational retail format, has stepped back into retail -- this time with a consulting agency called RetailMinds. Based in Minneapolis, the company will emphasize taking an A-to-Z, under-the-hood peak at specialty retailers to buff into shape any specific areas or the whole business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
 | Vicious economic times could call for brutal retail game plans
Mar 9, 2009 Surviving vicious retail markets can require difficult and unpleasant action -- bankruptcy, staff reductions, renegotiating leases or shuttering underperforming stores. Although the navigation of today's challenging marketplace can be brutal, those steps are often necessary. That was the consensus of a group of business attorneys, retail real estate experts and specialty retailer financial officers who gathered recently for a conference in Seattle. The goal: offer tips and suggestions for distressed retailers to help them get a handle on the extreme downturn in the economy. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
 | Six ways to successfully promote your store's eco-conscious product mix
Feb 25, 2009 Does your outdoor specialty store boast an array of eco-friendly products? If your merchandise mix does have green leanings, you could boost sales by making the consumers in your area aware of your specialty. Savvy green-oriented retailers are using everything from promotional mailers and catalogs to print advertising and street-side merchandising to get the word out about their eco-friendly product mix. Could any of these strategies work to strengthen your bottom line? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business 101 |
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5
|
iFitness Belts Oct 17, 2011 The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
|
Fitnex E55SG Elliptical Sep 14, 2011 So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
 |
Client Services Rep - SmartEtailing.com
Listed - 12/17/2011
Bicycle Store Manager - Seattle Area - Veloce Velo
Listed - 12/17/2011
National Accounts Sales Manager - Pearl Izumi
Listed - 12/16/2011
Product Line Manager - Gregory Mountain Products, Inc.
Listed - 12/15/2011
National Sales Manager - Fox River Mills Inc.
Listed - 12/14/2011
| Search for Members |
 |
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Reduces Its Carbon Footprint at Fall Show
Dec 16, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Hydrapak Expands Partnership Reach with UltrAspire
Dec 16, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
High Sierra Adds Kyle Kilcherman As Director of Sales - Sporting Goods
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Jackson Kayak's New Cuda Fishing Boat Craves Open Water
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
REVO Sunglasses Partners with Corey Rich Photography
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
Dec 14, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Dec 16, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Hydrapak Expands Partnership Reach with UltrAspire
Dec 16, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
High Sierra Adds Kyle Kilcherman As Director of Sales - Sporting Goods
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Jackson Kayak's New Cuda Fishing Boat Craves Open Water
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
REVO Sunglasses Partners with Corey Rich Photography
Dec 15, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
Dec 14, 2011
Read story | Post a release | Go to all Industry Releases
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
Dec 14, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
Dec 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
Dec 14, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines
"Megan Mulligan " by Beth Cochran (12/12/2011 14:23 MST)
Comments
"Kinda Busted... " by Mike Mooers (12/12/2011 10:29 MST)
Comments
Join the conversations -- Ideas, Community. Becoming a member of the community is free.
Click here to join now.
Comments
"Kinda Busted... " by Mike Mooers (12/12/2011 10:29 MST)
Comments
Join the conversations -- Ideas, Community. Becoming a member of the community is free.
Click here to join now.
Log in to view or participate in SNEWS Reader Surveys.
Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
Dec 9, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
The Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Nov 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
How to Sell: Insulation
Nov 9, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
Dec 9, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
The Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Nov 16, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
How to Sell: Insulation
Nov 9, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retail College
Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
Nov 18, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Product Trends
Nov 18, 2011
Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Product Trends
