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March 2008 (Vol. 32) issue features: - FASHION TRENDS FALL/-WINTER 2007-08: FOS' picks of the styles that will be HOT in the upcoming season - TWO GREAT SHOWS, TOO FEW PARTICIPANTS. A review of February 2008 WSA and MAGIC shows. By Alex Geyman - MERCHANDISE BUDGETING & PLANNING, DEFINED. As a retailer, planning your stock levels and assortments is one of the most complex and vital functions of your job. The purpose of this 5-parts article is to provide you with an understanding of planning one step at a time and help you embrace this task with more confidence and better results. By James E. Dion - 3 WAYS TO THRIVE IN A RETAIL SLOWDOWN If you own a business, the question is, what changes can you make immediately to remain healthy during this period of "business sickness"? For some retailers that could be like turning around the Titanic, and for others, it can be a small course correction. By Anne M. Obarski - TURNOVERS: A WIN-WIN SITUATION As a retail salesperson, have you ever served a customer that you couldn't close? Is it ever possible that another salesperson could have closed the sale that you couldn't? The turnover is the solution. By Harry J. Friedman - FOUR EMOTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO LIFE CHANGE Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Emotions can trigger the most incredible activity. The day you will allow these emotions to fuel your desire is the day you'll turn your life around. By Jim Rohn - HIRING A RECEPTIONIST. Your receptionist is often the first contact customers and partners have with your business, so it is very important to have the right person handling the job. - 10 THINGS TO AVOID WHEN HIRING SUPPORT STAFF A good support staff can save your from disaster. Hiring support staff takes time, patience, and sometimes a lot of faith. With some planning, however, you can assemble an administrative support team that's solid and dependable. By Allbusiness.com - BUSINESS TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE TIPS, PART I - HOW TO HANDLE AN ANGRY CALLER - SURVEY: SHOE BUYING HABITS OF AMERICAN WOMEN - YOUR OPINION COUNTS! Help us determining the best trade shows (and the worst)! 10 WAYS TO BE A BETTER STORE MANAGER. Here are 10 things you can do today (or tomorrow) to be a better store manager. By Doug Fleener |
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