by PawnMaster | Sep 20, 2017 | Advertising, Employee, Helpful Hints, Industry
There’s an old adage about advertising that I still remember to this day: Probably half of the advertising dollars you spend are wasted…and you don’t know which half it is. So instead of frustrating myself more, I stopped advertising and focused on my employees....
by PawnMaster | Sep 19, 2017 | Gold, Gold & Jewelry, Gold Buying
As you know, we love the pawn industry. A few weeks ago, we presented and exhibited at the NPA Convention in Las Vegas I heard something very disturbing. I must have heard at least 200 owners talk about how they are not making money the way they used to in this...
by PawnMaster | Sep 18, 2017 | ebay, ecommerce, Marketing
eBay provided information about the key areas it will focus its marketing efforts on this fall, choosing to promote smartphones, fashion, Motors, and Halloween-related items. eBay advised sellers to ramp up their fourth-quarter selling by “prepping now, listing your...
by PawnMaster | Sep 15, 2017 | Business, Business Success, Small Business, Small Business Trends
Small business owners have too much to do in too little time. Not surprisingly, a majority of them (72 percent) feel overwhelmed by their roles and responsibilities. That’s according to a new survey by management consulting company The Alternative Board. Data from the...
by PawnMaster | Sep 14, 2017 | Employee, employee safety, Safety
Your employees consider their safety at work a top priority. And they want to know that you’re taking it seriously, too. But a new survey from small business insurer Employers finds that a surprising number of small business employees never get any workplace safety...
