Entries by Frances Abbott

5 Finance Topics Every Bicycle Retailer Should Master

With 82% of small business failures due to poor cash flow management (Business.com), it’s no wonder business owners lie awake at night wondering if they’re gonna make payroll. If you want to get serious about (sustainable) growth, you’ve got to get serious about your numbers. In this webinar, we’ll cover five finance topics every bicycle […]

The next generation: building your customer base with NICA!

In the midst of economic challenges, bike retailers are searching for ways to engage and retain customers and community. There are three things that keep people engaged in cycling and shopping at local retailers: a community of peers and friends, organized programming to provide opportunities for riding, and equipment that keeps up with their progression. NICA (National […]

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National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) Announces Partnership with Bikeflights to Promote NBDA Member Shops through Bike Shop Finder

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Bikeflights, a leader in bicycle shipping services. This collaboration will provide NBDA member shops with a special designation in the Bikeflights Bike Shop Finder, giving them greater visibility and helping them stand out to consumers seeking shipping solutions. As part […]

Weaving Together the Bicycle Industry

This episode’s guest is Bill Schouman, VP of Sales at Quality Bicycle Products. As the largest distributor of bicycle products in North America, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) navigated the pandemic whiplash by staying true to its core values: Be a True Partner, Create Something Special, Deliver Greatness, Keep the Customer First and Act with Integrity.

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NBDA and QBP Unite to Bolster Retailer Success and Profitability

In today’s competitive retail landscape, it is more important than ever for specialty bicycle retailers to understand key performance indicators (KPIs), manage operational efficiency, and have access to peer support. To meet these needs, the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) and Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) are proud to announce a supporting partnership to strengthen and expand the NBDA P2 Program.

How to Thrive This Holiday Season

The NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel will talk through an agenda on various topics.