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8 creative tips how retailers, during this busy season when there is hardly any chance to breathe or stop and reflect, can find time to connect with their employees, and say thanks. The holidays are always an extra special time for retailers. The pressure that retailers normally feel becomes magnified by the increase in business…

The pop-up store has become increasingly popular during the Holidays to create buzz for retail businesses, and help cash in on the increase of customers, or, fill an empty space either inside or nearby a business. A pop-up store is typically a short-term “mini-store” – or collection of products – that fit a particular theme…

I wish every one of you out there the most successful holiday season yet. A prosperous and joyous time. A time of busyness that turns the numbers from red to black. Also, a time for rest, a time with family, laughter, and reflection. A time to wrap up the old year, and look ahead to the new year with excitement.

I’ve previously mentioned Foursquare, the popular check-in service for mobile devices. Now, with the newly released Oink app, it’s a good time to take a closer look at those tools and how to best utilize them for your business.

Finding the right seasonal products can help enhance your brand, help you market your business to a new customer base, and shine new light on your business to regular ones.

In this edition of Holiday Marketing Bootcamp, we’ll take a look at a simple, effective idea to create something special for the Holiday Season.

Ho, Ho, Ho… Ready to kick off the Holidays? You will be. It’s almost here, friends! Put some tinsel in your hair, because I’m ready to celebrate with all of you happy retailers this merry season. Alright, just like everyone else, we’re moving the beginning of the “Holidays” earlier into the year, so, the upcoming…

Your business is leaving a mark on your community whether you like it or not. This is a good thing, if you harness it.

LivingSocial and Groupon are two very popular services right now for running Daily Deal type marketing campaigns for your small business. Here is why you should think hard before using them.

Steve Jobs started out not unlike you and I and so many others: small; but he took his dream of building computers and turned it into the most valuable company on the planet. Apple may be huge now, but there are still many lessons, as small businesses, we can learn from.