Where Small Business Owners will be Spending their Time in 2011 (smallbiztrends)
“It’s not surprising to see that many small business owners will be looking to use the surge of cash to try and attract new customers. One of the largest pain points for small business owners is often trying to keep a steady flow of customers. In fact, Intuit’s survey found that 54 percent of SMB owners experienced a declining customer base over the past year, with another 32 percent naming delayed payments as their sore spot.”
Bootstrapping a Business in 2011 (entrepreneur)
“It could take three times longer [to get your business off the ground], though that is changing.”
Specialty Store Owner Interview – The Products Make the Difference (kidstoday)
Question: “With “Black Friday and Super Saturday, How do you set yourself apart from chain stores and big box competition during the holidays?”
Answer: “Quality goods, family environment, moms helping moms. We carry special products- unique items and collections not found everywhere else.”
Specialty Stores are Selling Items Customers Can’t Buy Elsewhere (plainfieldpatch)
“In a small store like this, people don’t want to see the same stuff,” she said. “We’re always being new because we want people to come in and see something they didn’t the last time. We’re here to bring them those items that they really can’t find in other places.”
Runners are Running to Specialty Stores (adn)
“The Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association reported $3.35 billion in running shoe sales — a 6 percent increase — last year. That is one of only two categories of athletic shoe sales that grew last year. The other was outdoor sport shoes.”
