Other People’s Recycled News | June 15 – 21
22 Jun
The Royal predicts growth will return next year as the U.S. and Canadian economies benefit from low interest rates, firmer credit markets and government stimulus programs.
Shoppers buy extended warranties for products they love: study
Consumers are more likely to buy extended warranties for products they consider fun, rather than utilitarian, according to new research.
Shoppin’ Where the Trees Ain’t Droppin’
Consumers primarily shop online for convenience, product selection and price. But now another reason can be added to the list: environmental responsibility.
The Quality-Control Myth
When entrepreneurs fear a loss of quality, what they really fear is a loss of control. As a franchisor, they cannot fire a franchisee simply because they don’t like the way the franchisee runs a unit.
Paying Your (Small Business) Bills
Suppliers aren’t putting the squeeze on their customers — everyone needs the business they can get. Usually, the vendors are putting the squeeze on the suppliers to come in at a lower price point. Be that as it may, here’s how to manage a bullying vendor who’s pressuring you to pay now:
Merchant Cash Advances Can Ease the Crunch, but Are Costly and Can Be Risky
Merchant cash advances — also known as business cash advances, and credit-card or charge-card receivables factoring – offer one more financing alternative for small-business owners seeking short-term working capital when strapped for cash.
Five Essential Reads for Small Businesspeople – And How to Get Them for Pennies
Here are the five most useful business books for my small business that I’ve read in the last year.
Andy Buyting has been in the retail industry since he was six years old. Today, he applies his entrepreneurial know-how to Green Village Home & Garden, one of Canada's most successful specialty garden stores. Green Village Home & Garden is currently expanding into multiple locations throughout eastern Canada.
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