With over 25 years of frontline experience Tom Shay is America's leading small business
management
expert. He's a "Must Have" for your next event.
The Small Business News is our free monthly newsletter sent to all who have an interest in improving
the operation and profitability of a small business. The Small Business News began with the December 1999 issue and was originally titled, "e-retailer". Each month features a
link to a business article of the month from Tom Shay, as well as current
information to assist you in your business.
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on our website, and books we have found that will help you improve your business. Mid-month, you will receive our Small Business Advisory; a short article with actionable business ideas.
As we have
archived all of the past issues of the Small Business News, we invite you to
look through them for information for your business.
As we write the January Small Business News, we notice the announcements by Big Lots and Party City that they are closing all their stores. Is this a concern for the overall economy? Or, is it two businesses that should have rethought who their target customer is?
Is there a feeling of contentment or achievement in your business? We use the examples of two businesses that seem to have been demonstrating they are content in what they are doing? Which way is your business headed?
Article of the Month
Many businesses think margin is the key factor when determining how they price their products or services. The article of the month has a couple of additional factors for you to consider. After all it is about the money you keep.
Book of the Month
Shark Tales by by Barbara Corcoran and Bruce Littlefield. If you are a television watcher, you may have seen Barbara Corcoran on Shark Tank. This is the story of how she progressed from waitress to selling her initial business for $66 million.
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With over 25 years of frontline experience Tom Shay is America's leading Small Business
Management
Expert. He's a "Must Have" for your next event.
As we write the January Small Business News, we notice the announcements by Big Lots and Party City that they are closing all their stores. Is this a concern for the overall economy? Or, is it two businesses that should have rethought who their target customer is?
Is there a feeling of contentment or achievement in your business? We use the examples of two businesses that seem to have been demonstrating they are content in what they are doing? Which way is your business headed?
Article of the Month
Many businesses think margin is the key factor when determining how they price their products or services. The article of the month has a couple of additional factors for you to consider. After all it is about the money you keep.
Book of the Month
Shark Tales by by Barbara Corcoran and Bruce Littlefield. If you are a television watcher, you may have seen Barbara Corcoran on Shark Tank. This is the story of how she progressed from waitress to selling her initial business for $66 million.