The Five Best Small-Business Resources You’re Not Using

Running a small business can be a lonely life. Working long hours to keep the doors open, it can be easy to feel as though you're the only struggling entrepreneur. But you're not -- and... more »

Keeping Track Of A Customer’s Retail Journey

The electronic footprint left behind by a new generation of voucher users is allowing brands to build a clear picture of their customers and better target offers. By Morag Cuddeford-Jones.Everyone likes a deal. And the... more »

Penarth Town Centre Store Wins GPG Monthly Green Award

John Gough and Stuart Merry were delighted to learn that they were winners of GPG's monthly green award for their garden and pet shop known as 'Chris Capus', a local shop which has been trading... more »

Spring Forecast 2011

Soothing Spa As spring and summer bring about renewal, customers will look to refresh their bodies and spirits with spa experiences. Bringing the spa into the home continues to be a popular trend this spring.... more »

Sweet Tweets

What makes a good "tweet?" One that lets your branding-your voice-come through loud and clear. Here's a sampling of what works-and what doesn't. From @CardsPR"Sweet. Teary. I love this lady! ~Sniff~ http://blog.hallmark.com/2010/01/22/a-lifetime-of-cards/"This is even shorter... more »

Group Buying for Greenies

A new website offers big discounts on eco-conscious products and services. Consumers with an eye on their pocketbooks have had a whole new way to save money the past couple of years, with a 21st-century... more »

Spooktacular Sales!

Article Resources Wholesalers Aurora 888.287.6722 auroragift.com DEMDACO 888.336.3226 demdaco.com Enesco 800.436.3726 enesco.com Groovy Holidays 888.253.9535 groovyholidays.com Ohio Wholesale 877.745.5050 ohiowholesale.com tag 800.621.8350 tagltd.com Retailers Paddington Station Ashland, OR paddingtonstationashland.com The Silver Barn Columbus, TX silverbarnantiques.com... more »

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Article Resources Wholesalers Anne Taintor 718.483.9312 annetaintor.com Cheeky Umbrella 604.980.4236 cheekyumbrella.com Games for Dames 888.433.4547 gamesfordames.com Jill Haney-Neal 541.617.6078 jillnealgallery.com Midwest-CBK 800.394.4225 mwcbk.com Suzy Toronto 800.632.2175 suzytoronto.com W.I.N.O.S. 888.488.WINOS winoshavefun.com Retailers Martha Field Gracie Finn... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Spring 2011

Polli Stainless steel jewelry is made from 75% recycled material, and the kohl gold from 100% recycled material. All packaging is made from 100% recycled cardboard. Polli has been certified as Low CO2 by the... more »

Twitter 101

You have a store website and a Facebook fan page. If you're ready to make the move to Twitter, here are some basics to get you started.What is Twitter? It is an online social network... more »