A Thorough Year End Business Analysis Provides Educated 2012 Predictions

Without proper analysis of your financial situation, new year predictions are nothing more than uneducated guesses.

What Small Businesses Can Expect During 2012 Tax Preparation

While tax planning changes frequently, small businesses can be assured of a few things this upcoming tax season.

Better Inventory Forecasting to Generate Cash Now

Fewer customers buying less translates to lower sales volume, but so can your store’s approach to sales and inventory forecasting.

Improve Your Banking Relationship

The banking environment poses challenges for retailers looking for financial assistance. There are a few tips to help improve your banking relationship.

The Truth About Markdowns

Understanding markdown truths and employing sound markdown management should help turn markdowns from a negative part of business into a positive.

Retailers Disappointed in Debit Card Swipe Fee Decision

The NRF and retailers, after months of aggressive campaigning, are disappointed by the decision to set the debit card swipe fee at $0.21 per transaction.

April Shows Boost in Retail Business

Increased hiring helps explain the better-than-forecast retailer results for April.

Home Equity Loans in the Boom Led to Today’s Small Business Credit Problems

Many small business owners finance their companies by borrowing money personally and putting the proceeds of their loans into their businesses, or by pledging personal assets as collateral to obtain business loans. Yet because the biggest asset most people have is their homes, this means that a sizable chunk of small business owners rely on [...]

State Leaders and Independent Retailers Stand Strong on State Sales Tax

State governments and independent retailers begin to stand strong against online retailers.

Dynamic Merchants Helps with the Dynamics of Electronic Purchase Processing

Dynamic Merchants reduces the overall expense of accepting credit cards and processing those transactions.

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