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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT- WHOLESALE/RETAIL

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

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Upside: Detailed guide on how to manage inventory for your small business
Downside: PDF file to download

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Retail Method of Inventory

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

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Upside: SBA site with very detailed information about managing inventory
Downside: PDF file to download; expect some scrolling

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The Coin of the Realm

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

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Upside: Good information about the importance of inventory management
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Apple - Business - Mac Solutions - Retail

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

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Upside: Detailed product information on Mac inventory solution
Downside: None

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The True Cost of Retail Inventory

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

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Upside: Good article on the importance of managing your retail inventory
Downside: Expect an ad first; busy page

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Intuit QuickBooks - Point of Sale Basic 9.0

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

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Upside: Company selling POS system for small business retailers
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The Price is Right! Or is it?

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

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Upside: Excellent retail pricing article
Downside: Small font

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How to DIY...Inventory Management

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 ...

www.gourmetretailer.com/gourmetretailer/content_display/category-features/retailing/e3i4fc2c2322d54edaca707237113b1b3ff

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Upside: Excellent detailed article on choosing retail invenotry management software including mobile devices
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Modernizing Inventory Management

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

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Upside: Helpful video about managing small business inventory
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Purchasing Made Easy

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

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Upside: Corporate website with information about various inventory management solutions
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