by Data Age | Jul 24, 2014 | Business, Compliance, Industry, Laws, Laws & Regulations.edu, Legal.edu, Management, New to the Industry, News
As of today, pawnbrokers can charge 8 percent interest for the first two months and 6 percent a month beyond that. “The new law changes that to an initial rate of 13 percent, dropping to 11 percent after the second month. But the law requires a pawnbroker to...
by Data Age | Jul 24, 2014 | BE ON THE LOOKOUT, Compliance, Industry, Management, New to the Industry, News, Safety, Security
The two men, pictured above, walked into a South Side Chicago pawnshop, wearing black mesh “Chicago Police” vests. A woman in the pawnshop felt suspicious of the mens’ credibility and walked out of the shop to flag down a local officer. When the...
by Data Age | Jul 23, 2014 | Business, Education, Industry, Management, Management.edu, Marketing, New to the Industry
This is such a great and well guided article. These 4 small business tips will truly make a difference in your customer engagement as well as the growth of your shop’s customer base. ” “Q: One trick I have learned that really helped our business is...
by Marc Cohen | Jul 23, 2014 | Business, Industry, Management, Management.edu, Marketing, New to the Industry
Honesty – Is such a lonely word. The information explosion on the internet has launched 10,000 experts writing on the complex relationship between employer and employee. Why is it so important to be a “good boss?” Because it costs too much to get it wrong. Even a...
by Marc Cohen | Jul 22, 2014 | BE ON THE LOOKOUT, Business, General Merchandise, Industry, Management, New to the Industry, News
This article originally aired in September 2010, but is worth taking another look at. Note: Gift card cloners will often use the cloned cards in stores, buying merchandise which they can later return for cash or resell. Article here Cloning Gift Cards –...
by Data Age | Jul 21, 2014 | Business, Education, Industry, Management, Management.edu, Marketing, New to the Industry
When coming across this article, I knew I had to post it. Back in college, one of my public relations professors would continuously stress this topic: be there in real time (be active in your social media accounts and catch it when it happens,) respond in timely...
