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Finding the Right Price for Your Retail Products

You often see or hear retailers' advertisements that promise you "quality merchandise at a fair price." Well, just what is a "fair price?" As you enter the retailing arena, you will soon learn that there... more »

Continuing Growth: Edgewater Gifts & Gallery

Edgewater Gifts & Gallery, located at 1733 Water Street, has been selling handcrafted items to both local people and tourists since November, 2002. Owner, Michelle Cadogan's involvement in the arts, in particularly theatre and music,... more »

Free Business Consultations offered at August 2008 NYIGF

White Plains, NY - Through an exclusive agreement forged between the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) and Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA), veteran industry representatives will conduct free 30-minute business consultations with retailers,... more »

10 Tips for Buzzworthy Business Plan

Sabrina Parsons of Palo Alto Software (her blog is Mommy CEO) offered a useful list of 10 tips for buzzworthy business plans last week in the Princeton Entrepreneurship Network business plan contest.1. Focus on the... more »

Bringing up babies at work

Could that be a gurgle or - whoa - a stinky diaper in the next cubicle?Yes, "baby on board" is the latest - and the most controversial trend in corporate day care for a small... more »

New adult shop finds itself in a touchy spot

The prom-dress-pink store, with strips of ribbon dangling in the windows and a breast-cancer-awareness sign out front, looks like any girly gift shop in West Chester's bustling business district.But the Feminique Boutique, a new adult... more »

Five Things You Don’t Know About Baby Boomers

Think of a few famous baby boomers. Now, call to mind a few that you know. It's probably safe to assume that none of the images that popped into your head resemble a generic brown... more »

Christy’s has candles to burn

Biloxi - This is the time of year for buying gifts and Christy's Creations is in the business of providing ideas that are more personal than a gift card for Father's Day, graduations, weddings and... more »

Otter Nature Store to call it quits after 18 years

The slumping economy is claiming another victim.After 18 year of business, the Otter Nature Store in downtown Vacaville will close its doors this summer."We sell what are 'extra' things for people," explained store owner Betty... more »

New products debut at 2008 NeoCon World

Chicago - The 40th annual NeoCon World's Trade Fair, North America's largest commercial interior design show and conference, returns to The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Monday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 11. NeoCon showcases the... more »