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Mentorship for Success

“We cannot stop or always predict what will or will not affect us as an industry, but we can always concentrate on being the best we can today, while helping others achieve that themselves. “

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Expense Creep – Victim Or Victorious?

“MSRP and MAP pricing have two key words you should key in on. Suggested and minimum. If you follow the suggestions, you will get the minimum profits.”

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Glacier Cyclery and Nordic: Best Bicycle Shop Profiles

“Glacier Cyclery and Nordic was founded in Whitefish Montana in 1982 by Ron and Jan Brunk. Over the last year or so, three long time employees have been transitioning into the owners of the business.”

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Shop Rides, Planning and Protection

While group rides are a great way to build community, are you also directly appealing to these riders through marketing and product presentations/demos?

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One Retailer’s Post-Recession Success: Part Two

“Regardless of the size of your business, the basics are the same - stay lean, manage expenses, and work hard to actually sell your products. Success is always worth the effort!”

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Strength Through Adversity: Part 1

“Having guided his business through a very tough time, Joe now runs his business much differently, and all retailers regardless of size can glean very good information from some of the most important things Joe uses as tools to stay ahead of the game.”

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What’s the Value of Your Customer and POS Data?

“As we barrel headlong into an increasingly data driven world you will be running at a major disadvantage if you perform poorly in these areas, to your competitors who collect and accurately keep clean actionable data, and utilize it in very focused ways. ”