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Understanding Today's Baby Boomers

by Christina Lee

January 13, 2009

The biggest market sector in the United States, consisting of 78 million consumers, could be the most neglected by small business owners. After all, many marketers and retailers still do not treat... Read more »

My Mom is Not Your Typical Retiree

by Steve Strauss

July 09, 2009

Q: My mom is not your typical retiree – she is very active, quite healthy, travels a lot, still looks for investments, works part-time, and so on. I think there might be an opportunity to cater to... Read more »

Do Your Homework

by Rebecca Button

December 14, 2007

Many of us get a little ahead of ourselves once we've hatched a great idea for a business. But it's important to take your time and make sure you don't put the cart before the horse. This article has... Read more »

Everyone's an Expert: A Quick Guide to Becoming an E-Book Author to Build Business

by Carrie Hinkel

February 19, 2008

If you've been scratching your head trying to think of a way to keep repeat visitors flowing to your website, then consider writing an e-book. An e-book is the same as a paper book, except that it's... Read more »

CPSIA Regulations and What They Mean to Retailers

by Christina Lee

March 27, 2009

Q: What information do you know that ties into the new regulations for governing products produced for kids under 12 years old? I know this process has been delayed for one year, but how does that... Read more »

The online rental strategy

by Rebecca Button

February 12, 2008

I read an article this morning about a mom who started an online business renting toys out to parents (and of course their children). The idea falls along the same lines as Netflix where parents can... Read more »

Using Radio as a Small Business Tool

by Steve Strauss

November 05, 2007

Q: What should I know about my first foray into radio advertising? Mark A: I continue to love radio as a tool for small business. Even in this 24/7 Internet age where people are flocking online to... Read more »

Save The Date: The Science of Shopping

by Christina Lee

January 19, 2009

As retail experts of their own breed, Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender do not merely study consumers. In fact, they are perhaps best known for posing as baby boomer consumers, using specialized makeup... Read more »

Using Reviews and Guides to Boost Your Traffic on eBay

by Lissa McGrath

May 22, 2007

Most professional sellers specialize in a particular niche market. This means that you are an expert in that product type. It may seem inconsequential to you, but that knowledge can be put to good... Read more »

Hot Topic: The Rise of the Milliennials

by Christina Lee

December 17, 2008

While the New Year may usually bring a new start, businesses may find last year's efforts trailing close behind – at least, those working to close generation gaps in their customer service and... Read more »