What are the warning signs that internal fraud or theft might be occurring at my store?  Every year, statistics are compiled about...

How do I convince my bank to lend to me?  There’s an old saying, “The time to get a banker is when you don’t need...

What's the best way to establish a budget for my store?  The word “budget” is not at the forefront of most people’s minds,...

How much should I be spending on advertising?  Advertising is an important expenditure for any retailer. Yet the field is always...

How much should I be spending on rent?  Everyone knows the old saying about rent and retailing:  “It’s all about location,...

How much should I be spending on sales salaries?  Sales salaries are one of the most debated areas of the retail landscape because different...

How should I be reporting all of my store's revenues?  “I laid off my repair technician three months ago because money was...

Are you a music store owner with a lot of inventory and a lot of cash flow problems?  Do you often wonder where your money is going each month,...

How much inventory should I be carrying at any point in time?  Managing inventory levels is arguably the most difficult challenge for any...

In simple terms, "inventory turns" refers to the number of times you sell your entire inventory, in dollars, over a 12-month...