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Introduction You are in trouble if you have to keep telling customers, "I'm sorry we're out of that size. May we order it for you?" Even though the shirts are selling briskly, you will lose customers ...
www.womensenterprise.ca/resources/downloads/inventory-wholesale-retail.pdf
Upside: Detailed guide on how to manage inventory for your small business
Downside: PDF file to download
Managing inventory is a crucial aspect of a successful retail business. Having the right product and the right amount of that product on the shelves at the right time maximizes profits. Accountants ...
www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/pub_mp22.pdf
Upside: SBA site with very detailed information about managing inventory
Downside: PDF file to download; expect some scrolling
Why inventory management is of critical importance to small retailers. “You know, for several years the business seemed to come so easily and we were growing so fast, I guess we sort of lost track of ...
www.hurlbutassociates.com/Resource-Details/The-Coin-of-the-Realm_31.html
Upside: Good information about the importance of inventory management
Downside: None
Instinct is a big part of a successful retail establishment, from choosing the right product or service to selecting the right fixtures and paint colors. A successful retailer starts out with a great ...
www.apple.com/business/solutions/retail.html
Upside: Detailed product information on Mac inventory solution
Downside: None
When not managed carefully, inventory costs can be the difference between being profitable or losing your shirt. For most small retailers, inventory is the single most significant asset. Their ...
www.inc.com/resources/retail/articles/200707/hurlbut.html
Upside: Good article on the importance of managing your retail inventory
Downside: Expect an ad first; busy page
Basic sales and inventory tools that make it easy to stay on top of business
quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/small-business/pos-basic-pos-software.jsp
Upside: Company selling POS system for small business retailers
Downside: None
Pricing is Critical While retailers understand that pricing is a necessary component to doing business, do all retailers understand the critical importance of pricing as it relates to the branding, ...
www.giftshopmag.com/2009/winter/gift_retail_management/the_price_is_right_or_is_it
Upside: Excellent retail pricing article
Downside: Small font
Have you ever run out of the latest 'must-have' kitchen gadget or specialty food item right in the middle of the busy fourth quarter? Find yourself stocked to the gills with wire whisks yet not ...
Upside: Excellent detailed article on choosing retail invenotry management software including mobile devices
Downside: None
Cole Hardware | Taking the Pulse The original Cole Hardware was founded in 1959 by Dave Karp. Today, his son, Rick Karp has four stores throughout the city of San Francisco.
www.bnet.com/2422-19516_23-256068.html
Upside: Helpful video about managing small business inventory
Downside: None
RICS wants to make everything very easy for you, and they are doing this by offering a great feature for your purchasing needs. You will be able to duplicate an existing purchase order that you have ...
blog.ricssoftware.com/blog/retail-inventory-management-software
Upside: Corporate website with information about various inventory management solutions
Downside: None