Do your employees need help this holiday season?
Many companies reach out to those in need during the holiday season, but business owners might not realize this group might include their own employees, Stacey Alcorn writes. "The courage it takes to ask your team if anyone needs help…
What not to do when you offer free shipping
Offering free shipping can be a good way to boost sales, but it shouldn't be the only tactic you use to promote your business. "You are selling the product; you are not selling free shipping," said shipping expert Chris Malta…
Looking to hire for 2013? Look to your employees for suggestions.
11 ways to inexpensively find talent Your employees can supplement the recruiting budget by finding talent through their professional gatherings or social media interactions, John Sullivan writes. "Gather staff for ice cream or pizza and ask them to bring their…
Return fraud to cost retailers $2.9 Billion during holiday season
View complete survey data Return fraud costs retailers billions of dollars every year in the form of criminals who return stolen merchandise, use counterfeit receipts, or even return items already worn and/or used that are not defective. According to NRF’s…