by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Compliance, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, Laws, News
The five pawnshops in Naperville could play a greater role in solving future burglaries of jewelry, gems and previous metals — all with the snap of a camera. The city council on Tuesday night unanimously approved an update to a pawnshop ordinance that police...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Business, Industry, Management, Marketing, New to the Industry
Creativity is sometimes more effective than cash when it comes to motivating your sales reps. Here are four ways you can positively impact the morale of sales reps today (without breaking the bank).Time off. One great way to sow the seeds of loyalty is to acknowledge...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
LOCKPORT – Robert J. Thornton of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty Tuesday in Niagara County Court to his role in the invasion of the home of a pawnshop owner. Thornton, 25, of Fairfield Avenue, admitted to attempted first-degree robbery, the same charge to which Edwin K....
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
Because we and our wife enjoy cocktail hour at a time when there’s nothing on TV and because we nevertheless want the TV on during cocktail hour, we watch a lot of “Pawn Stars” on the History Channel. As reality pawn-shop shows go, it’s pretty tame; more educational...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
SPRINGFIELD – The City Council gave first-step approval Monday to a proposed two-year moratorium on new pawn shops and junk dealers, saying it is important to keep the industry in check. “I think the city is adequately served with the current number of pawn shops we...
