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| buyer insight | 8/6/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| buyer insight | 8/6/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Selling sleepwear to retail stores | 7/22/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Starting a Toy Store | 6/30/2009 | Steven 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; ...
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| Finding Businesses | 6/24/2009 | Steven 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; ...
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| placing my handmade jewelry in small retail setting | 3/23/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| selling to retail chains | 1/28/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| selling to retail chains | 1/27/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| finding distribution | 1/6/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| finding distribution | 1/5/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Mexico Store Receipt Requirments | 11/21/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| how to contact buyers or sales represtatives,agents | 8/9/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| Questioning our retail and wholesale business | 4/16/2008 | Steven 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. ...
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| selling to retail chains | 4/9/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| How to Market Bookmarks | 3/4/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| Retail Pricing | 2/27/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| Credit cards | 2/23/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| How to Market Bookmarks | 2/20/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| General Interest | 2/7/2008 | Steven 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 ...
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| General Retail Questions? | 12/29/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| Retail locations | 12/21/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| I NEED HELP!!! | 12/13/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| calculation of business drivers in retail sector | 12/6/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| gift cards | 11/29/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| wholesale price of my item for the retailers | 11/14/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| wholesale price of my item for the retailers | 11/13/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| retailing | 11/4/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation | 7/24/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation | 7/19/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| Retail Industry - Storage and Transportation | 7/18/2007 | Steven 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 ...
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| Business Retail Pricing | 2/24/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: Kevin, Can retail price rounding, to the last two or three digits, be an effective means of ...
A: depending on the item being priced; there is a science of pricing that is unique; a HIGH end item ...
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| rebates | 12/28/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: When and why did the practice of rebates rather than sale prices become a major marketing concept in ...
A: 4 yrs ago; it is a form of kiting; get more money than you normally would be able to and have an ...
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| DIY stores | 11/27/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: What are DIY stores? Thank you.
A: http://www.somucheasier.co.uk/diy-stores-uk.html SoMuchEasier.co.ukUK DIY Stores Online Tell a ...
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| slotting allowance | 11/26/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: This came from a friend of mine that is a manager in a supermarket and the question came when we ...
A: some of the hot shot firms like Safeway and others, feel they can increase their net profits by ...
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