I have been getting calls from all sorts of people asking if Specialty Store Services would like to advertise in their publications and ultimately the decision comes down to money. The only kind of advertising we like to do is low-cost advertising. With any print advertising you would do you are guaranteed not to have Read More …
You’ve worked hard to build your business. Whether you run a convenience store, an administrative company, a boutique, a small shop or restaurant, you have put in countless hours – and invested a sizable amount of capital – to turn your vision into a reality. And that was just too be ready for your grand Read More …
You know the feeling. You’ve built your business and a great reputation, but it feels like you’ve peaked. Not only does this turn running your own shop, store or service into same-thing-every-day kind of drag, but it limits your profits. Raising prices is never popular with customers, but with the costs of gas – and Read More …
Times are changing quickly with the new smoking ban sweeping the United States. It used to be that you could smoke everywhere, and anywhere. Now most states have restrictions on were individuals can smoke. Restrictions range from no smoking anywhere in a public building, just in certain places, or within fifteen feet of a building. Read More …
On July 23, Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) signed a statewide public smoking ban. As of January 1, smoking will be illegal in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, workplaces, and all public buildings. Smoking will also be banned within 15 feet of building entrances, exits, and windows. What this means to all IL businesses is that there will Read More …
Recently I received a phone call from RV Dealer magazine. They wanted to interview someone from our organization about how RV dealers can update and maximize their floor display space. I referred them to our resident expert and all around great guy, Stew Gershbaum. Once I find the article I will post and link to Read More …
One of the local giants in the video retail business in the Chicago area, John Sarantakis, President of People’s Choice Video Express, has written a great article in the Video Business Magazine. It is about how video retailers can stay competitive in today’s market. Click here for the link. In the article he refers to Read More …
Every 4 seconds some kind of theft occurs. Theft is a problem that directly affects the retail storeowners’ bottom line and sense of security. Imagine in the time it takes to write this sentence, 3 thefts have occurred in the United States. That is why it is more important than ever that business owners protect Read More …