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Why Do Small Businesses Fail?

Why Do Small Businesses Fail?

There is nothing like the excitement of starting your own business and being your own boss.  Branching out on your own can be extremely rewarding however, it can also bring many challenges from a financial and operational perspective. In fact, according to data from...

Internal Fraud – Ideas on How to Protect Your Company

Internal Fraud – Ideas on How to Protect Your Company

One of the most devastating issues that a company can face is internal fraud.  I’ve seen this impact the smallest and the biggest of companies.  Either way, the emotional, operational, and financial disruption that follows these incidents can be a challenge for...

What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Pandemic

What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Pandemic

The past 18 months have been a challenge and undoubtedly created some form of disruption for just about any type of business due to the pandemic.  However, for manufacturers, the pandemic has created a unique challenge as the availability of labor, raw materials, and...

Time to Revisit the Merchandising Basics!

Time to Revisit the Merchandising Basics!

The pandemic undoubtedly created a different type of shopping experience for consumers over the past 18 months, which required retailers to manage through some major disruptions.  Decreases in foot traffic, face-to-face customer engagement, in-store experiences,...