2006 October

One of the things I love most about life is how easy it is to get terrific music compact discs for practically nothing. If you are a music fan willing to stray a little further a field than just the top 40, into either classical orchestral music or jazz from the old days for instance, you can buy tons of CDs for less than $10 and in some cases less …

The holiday gifts and novelty season is upon us. Halloween is here and the Christmas season is just around the corner. This the season when retailer’s fancy turns to thoughts of decorations and those perfect items for under the tree. Merchants are running full speed to their wholesale suppliers with orders dripping with holiday enthusiasm. However, their joy is often short lived once they get there. Good gift items and …

The wholesale toy industry has already begun getting ready 2006 holiday season in a big way. Retail buyers can expect to be getting offers for thousands of potential gift items from their suppliers. New products are released and old ones given a big shot of hype. Each one is promised to be the key to a happy and financially sound holiday. Make no mistake, toys are big business; about $20 …

Many online and small business retailers are intrigued by the notion of selling low cost customer return and close out merchandise. The idea of getting brand name merchandise at tremendously reduced cost appeals to the merchant for an obvious reason, profit. Selling well-known names at drastically reduced prices is an extremely sound and a time honored business model.

A good web site is more than just a place for customers to place orders. It will promote your business and develops an enduring relationship with your customers. Remember, your web site is the only contact with your business that most customers will ever have so it must make an excellent first impression and encourage visitors to return. Ease of navigation and a look that doesn’t hurt the eyes are …