January 25, 2016
In 1970, the King of the counterculture, Abbie Hoffman, wrote, Steal This Book. It was a guide to survival in time of change. It’s now 2016 and times are a changing. It’s time to steal some ideas.
Every industry has unique ways of doing business. Many of these ideas translate well to the retail business. So here are a few ideas that you can steal to help your store survive in the ever-changing world of noprofit retail. Read more →
In cities all across the country, quality employees are becoming harder to find. So, if you’re having a difficult time retaining your best employees, a good strategy may be to just make them work a little harder.
The retail work environment, particularly in museum and institutional stores, can be laid-back even with a steady stream of customers. But for some employees, this unique pace may not feel challenging enough for them.
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December 14, 2015
Depending on what market you’re in, you may be finding that good employees are in short supply. As the economy heats up, the demand for retail-level employees is starting to create problems throughout all industries. To maintain your roster of employees, especially throughout the holiday season, you may have to get creative as you search for the newest member of your team.
Certainly, you can try all the usual avenues for finding new hires. Craigslist, the local want ads, the job board at your local college and referrals. But don’t forget that your best employee may be coming from a different direction. Read more →
