Every summer, we hit a low. It happens right after our rock camp ends and before the back-to-school season begins. We're pretty much broke, and no customers walk through the door. We need...
In my opinion, the No. 1 problem most music retailers face is inventory. They have too many things that aren’t moving and not enough of the things that are. This can be fixed by avoiding ...
Do you know what departments or product categories are profitable at your store and, more importantly, what are not? Having a hunch doesn’t count. You need profit and loss statements at t...
It’s hard not to notice the daily fluctuations in gas prices. A recent news report estimated that the average American household spends about 4 percent of its annual income on gasoline. P...
Do you find yourself saying, "I have too many things to do to worry about being productive"? The good news is managing your time is easier than you think. A few simple online tools will h...
Does your company handle purchasing as a team? Are the voices of your sales and support staff heard before you place purchase orders? Obviously, a purchasing director or manager needs to ...
We first used QR codes in our business with custom band folders. We printed the band folders with codes on the front and back and distributed the folders to schools. The front code linked...
My first exposure to QR codes was three years ago at a convention in Fresno, Calif. My wife and I had a booth to promote a new side business: our own brand of instrument care kits. During...
The last morning of the 2013 NAMM Show kicked off with Best in Show. Six retail gear experts shopped the show to find their favorite products and presented the top picks during the popula...
The last morning of the 2013 NAMM Show kicked off with Best in Show. Six retail gear experts shopped the show to find their favorite products and presented the top picks during the popula...
The last morning of the 2013 NAMM Show kicked off with Best in Show. Six retail gear experts shopped the show to find their favorite products and presented the top picks during the popula...
The last morning of the 2013 NAMM Show kicked off with Best in Show. Six retail gear experts shopped the show to find their favorite products and presented the top picks during the popula...
