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Useful Bicycle Accessories

You’ve just bought a new bike. Now, what do you do? Just climb aboard and ride away? Maybe, but a little preparation (and the proper bicycle accessories) can go along way toward making that first ride, and subsequent ones, everything they should be. Few things can ruin a ride faster than a flat tire you’re […]

Hints for Purchasing a Bike

When you’re thinking of purchasing a bike, your local bike shop will be your best resource. 1. First, give some thought to what kind of riding you want to do, your level of experience, and your overall approach to cycling. Why do you want to ride? For fitness? Just for fun? Casually, or seriously? Where […]

Leading Out Retail

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Business Planning

The following outline for business planning has been provided by bicycle industry veteran Ed Benjamin, who owned and operated successful stores in Florida for many years. It is targeted for people who may be looking at buying or starting a bicycle retail business, but can also be very useful to existing bicycle stores. By Ed […]

How To Start A Bike Shop

How to start a bike shop: follow these 11 steps if you want to be sure that you have a solid foundation for your business from day one. 1. Know Your Market When considering how to start a bike shop, having a solid understanding of your marketplace and its potential and limitations will go a […]

Get off the Phone, Get More Customers

Even before the “Corona Economy” set in, retailers faced a number of challenges to win the hearts and minds of new customers. From competition with online vendors and lighter foot traffic – what can be done to increase sales, service, and overall revenue? Join the NBDA and Spinlister for a discussion about free online booking […]

How to Throw Fire on the Stoke

This webinar will offer an insightful strategy to keep your customers engaged and coming back. Topics will include a deep dive into developing an emotional connection and building a community. Retailers can gain critical tips for making customers feel part of the team, using technology to engage by creating exclusive products and shop tours. In […]

A Multi-Tool for Your Business: 10 tools to Increase Loyalty and Profits

A Multi-Tool For Your Business:  John Robinson, Biking Advocate and President of Johnny Velo Bikes offers a webinar with ten actionable strategies you can implement today with little effort or cost that will increase your customer loyalty, increase your profits, and reduce your expenses. About John Robinson My wife and I moved to Clintonville, OH […]