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starting a bridal boutique retail store7/11/2011Stu Jordan
  Q: I have made the decision to pursue a dream of opening a retail boutique. I have a Business degree ...
  A: With regard to your circular issue, this is relatively simple to sort. Start with the designers. ...
Department store markups7/10/2011Steven Ramsby
  Q: How does a department store, that has various sub categories of products ie. clothing, shoes, ...
  A: Sorry for the long delay on this, for some reason it did not come through. Department stores ...
starting a bridal boutique retail store7/7/2011Stu Jordan
  Q: I have made the decision to pursue a dream of opening a retail boutique. I have a Business degree ...
  A: It sounds like you are really putting a lot of effort into this! I recently worked with a bridal ...
European souvenir shops1/6/2011Stu Jordan
  Q: I am an artist who paints on sheet music, maps and foreign currency and souvenirs from my ...
  A: The easiest way is to work city by city. Pick a city you wish to start in, then go to google, and ...
key accounts12/1/2010Stu Jordan
  Q: I recently started working for a gift national distributor calling on head office accounts. I have ...
  A: Firstly, well done on landing a big account. You have highlighted a significant issue in terms of ...
new designs3/28/2010Steven Ramsby
  Q: i am currently working with a friend who has produced an innovative piece of stylish furniture. He ...
  A: Louise, This one is definitely up my alley as that is what I do now, sell home decor and furnishings ...
buyer insight8/6/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: I have a opportunity to get involved with an apparel manufacturer in India. They are selling two ...
  A: Ken, It's kind of a mix of, yes, you can just cold call and yes, it's a good old boy network. I'm ...
buyer insight8/6/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: I have a opportunity to get involved with an apparel manufacturer in India. They are selling two ...
  A: Ken, Surprisingly enough, this is perfectly normal. Keep in mind that the prices they are quoting ...
Selling sleepwear to retail stores7/22/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: for sharing your experience with people like me. I am manufacturing my own line of sleepwear, my ...
  A: Luisa, Sorry for the delay on this but I am currently in the hospital. First off, not knowing what ...
Starting a Toy Store6/30/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: I'm looking into starting a toy / gift store in the Miami, FL area. I have a business and ...
  A: Adriana, I would be more than happy to answer any specific questions you have in regards to retail; ...
Finding Businesses6/24/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: I hope you can answer this question. I would like to know how to go about finding the total number ...
  A: Sorry about the delay but I was trying to see if the state has a directory for types of business; ...
placing my handmade jewelry in small retail setting3/23/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am a fairly new jewelry designer who needs to get my product out in the public forum. I am not ...
  A: Kathleen, Most major retailers have a central buying office for this type of product; you can ...
selling to retail chains1/28/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: We are a Husband & Wife small business and invented, patented a product that we are having produced ...
  A: Commissions can run anywhere from 2% to 15% depending on the type of product, brand awareness and ...
selling to retail chains1/27/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: We are a Husband & Wife small business and invented, patented a product that we are having produced ...
  A: You could probably go any one of three ways: 1) If you are experienced at dealing with these kinds ...
finding distribution1/6/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: How does one find a wholesale distributor for the product they wish to sell online? I have gone ...
  A: OK, now I understand. There really are no distributors per se for items like RL or Lacoste. These ...
finding distribution1/5/2009Steven Ramsby
  Q: How does one find a wholesale distributor for the product they wish to sell online? I have gone ...
  A: Let me get a bit more information and I think I might be able to help. Are you manufacturing the ...
Mexico Store Receipt Requirments11/21/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: We are opening a store in Mexico and I have been told there are some unique receipt printing ...
  A: Bruce, Sorry for the delay on this, busy time of year. I was not familiar with this so did some ...
how to contact buyers or sales represtatives,agents8/9/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: am having factory for t shirt, sweatshirt, tracking suits in medium scale in Egypt. My question to ...
  A: I really can't answer for Europe as I am not involved in that market. As for the USA, there are ...
Questioning our retail and wholesale business4/16/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am a fashion designer in florida, opened my business 4 years ago(wholesale and retail), at this ...
  A: Rosemary, This is a very involved question you have the includes areas for which I am not an expert. ...
selling to retail chains4/9/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I import shoecare products from Korea and sell directly to retailers. I am trying to break into ...
  A: Tracy, My primary business is selling to retail chains and while they can be difficult, the rewards ...
How to Market Bookmarks3/4/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I'm a business newbie. I live in Australia and plan to be in the States soon. I want to place a set ...
  A: I usually make up my own order forms as there really is no set standard format other than what you ...
Retail Pricing2/27/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I have created a novelty item for retail gift shops. It's a natural sleep aid with a healthy dose ...
  A: Retails can vary depending on the type of product and the market conditions; a good place to start ...
Credit cards2/23/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I ma planning on opening my first small business: a retail space for arts and crafts. I want to ...
  A: Congratulations on taking a big step toward working for yourself; let's see what we can do to help ...
How to Market Bookmarks2/20/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I'm a business newbie. I live in Australia and plan to be in the States soon. I want to place a set ...
  A: You definitely need an order form; never take a chance of not writing an order. Sounds like a small ...
General Interest2/7/2008Steven Ramsby
  Q: I've always wondered why watch manufacturers always picture them at ten minutes after ten. I've ...
  A: Even though it's not really an area I've dealt in; I found your question intriguing and therefore ...
General Retail Questions?12/29/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I had a few questions about the retail end of business. I've been in the service industry for years ...
  A: I can probably help you with a lot of this but I'm going to need a few more specifics. What type of ...
Retail locations12/21/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I plan on opening a floral shop here in Minnesota, North Suburbs Anoka to be specific I have been ...
  A: The only legal issues I can think of would be if your city has some sort of zoning ordinance, but ...
I NEED HELP!!!12/13/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning on buying shower curtains from a manufactures in CHINA to sell in AUSTRALIA in major ...
  A: Gene, Wow, sounds like you've come along well with this. I would love to help you here but this is ...
calculation of business drivers in retail sector12/6/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: what do u mean by:- "NET SALE VALUE", NO. OF WALKINS,:NO OF CASH MEMO", %CONVERSION, AVERAGE CASH ...
  A: Every facet of retail uses different terms to suit their style of business and as such it is ...
gift cards11/29/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: how do retail stores lose money on gift cards every year
  A: John, OK, you got me on one I really can't answer; I am not aware the retailers are losing money on ...
wholesale price of my item for the retailers11/14/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning on buying shower curtains from a manufactures in CHINA to sell in AUSTRALIA in major ...
  A: China is still probably your best bet; I just wanted you to be aware of some of the changes ...
wholesale price of my item for the retailers11/13/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning on buying shower curtains from a manufactures in CHINA to sell in AUSTRALIA in major ...
  A: Gene, I'm not real familiar with the Australian market but have to believe it operates in a similar ...
retailing11/4/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of private brand labels?
  A: Private branding is normally a way for the retailer to build a following to their brand and make ...
Currys Digital10/11/2007Faisal Saeed
  Q: I would just like to know, can you please tell me how much a branch manager would expect to earn, ...
  A: It all depends on the business, and the experience years, but I would say :anywhere from $45k to ...
Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation7/24/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning to set up a storage and transportation facility, which can be used by retailers, this ...
  A: I personally would keep it separate, but mainly for tax and liability issues. This would probably ...
Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation7/19/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning to set up a storage and transportation facility, which can be used by retailers, this ...
  A: Since you've decided to go Public Warehouse, here are a couple of other considerations and/or ...
Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation7/18/2007Steven Ramsby
  Q: I am planning to set up a storage and transportation facility, which can be used by retailers, this ...
  A: I have a few more questions for you and I'll see if I can get you the right answers. Storage and ...
retail6/10/2007Faisal Saeed
  Q: what is retail ? and what is Retail Operative ? and List the skills that you possess which make you ...
  A: Anything bought in a large quantity( wholesale) and usually sold again at a different price(usually ...
How to find/approach retail stores & chains to sell your product...3/16/2007Faisal Saeed
  Q: How do you find the right person to approach with an idea for a service you would like to sell ...
  A: Usually you have a category manager with each retail chain, who makes decision about new items, ...
opportunities in Retail Management2/18/2007Faisal Saeed
  Q: I am interested in making my carrer in retail mgmt.. Could you please tell me is worth to do so i.e. ...
  A: It all depends on what you really want out of it. Do you want to stay at just managerial level, or ...

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I can answer most anything on retail sales, marketing, placement, packaging, importing and distribution.

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15 years in retail as a store owner/ manager then buyer for a large retail chain. 24 years as a sales and marketing specialist and entrepeneur. I have worked with companies in Europe, China, Canada and Mexico in developing, marketing and sales of product to major retailers throughout the USA.

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Long Beach State

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