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Are QR codes dead? Ask Google that question and you get a variety of different headlines and just as many opinions. A number of journalists have provided arguments for and against using QR codes in business. Read More

The U.S. is a highly competitive market–when companies of any size get to a point where they find it harder to increase their market shares, the natural tendency is to begin looking at other English-speaking markets. With the misconception that these markets are easily transferrable, many companies Read More

With the calendar year drawing to a close, many businesses are looking at what can be done to improve their financial position for the new year. According to CNBC, there are a number of inventory and asset-focused activities that your small business can complete this month to help take advantage of Read More

As the end of 2014 approaches, your small business is likely focused on a number of different objectives, including holiday sales and closing out your books for the calendar year. Inventory impacts many of these year-end objectives, and as you prepare for 2015, consider these three tips to ready yo Read More

In CNBC’s The Profit, Marcus Lemonis invests his time and money to turn around struggling businesses. The reasons for each business’ lack of success cover a range of bad business practices. However, the show’s second season (particularly episodes in the second half) pointed to bad inventory practic Read More

Recovery has been long and arduous; however, organizations with disaster recovery plans have had a significant head start. Advance preparation has allowed those businesses to get back on their feet quickly—filing insurance claims and beginning the replacement of lost assets. Read More

For many retailers, Black Friday is a hectic mess of organizing, planning, and logistics. Whether a store’s Black Friday sales are successful is highly dependent on preparing prior to the rush — and each year there is more to accomplish before doors open. In 2012, Black Friday shopping hit a recor Read More

Considering going back to school? According to Bloomberg Businessweek, supply-chain management is one of the hottest tickets in B-school. The importance of a properly managed supply chain shouldn’t come as a shock. Read More

64 percent of small business owners, who took part in a recent study conducted by a University of Cincinnati criminal justice doctoral student, said they have experienced employee theft . However, although more than half of owners indicated they’d experienced employee theft, only 16 percent reporte Read More

These shows can provide a great reference for small business owners. If you watch enough, chances are you’ll see obstacles you and your business have encountered or are currently facing. Want to learn a little bit more about business with no risk involved? Here are four shows small business owners Read More