http://www.bizlifebasics.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:20:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes Christmas is only 60 days away meaning another holiday season is upon us and yet another New Year looms in the not too distant future. Some retailers will do well this holiday shopping season while others may struggle. Regardless of how your business does it’s never been more important ... http://www.bizlifebasics.com/merry-christmas-2010/ Leadership in times of Uncertainty This is an article I wrote in July for Retail Partners, the then monthly publication of the Retail Merchant Association. During the past thirty days Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac imploded, AIG nearly imploded, and Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers ceased to exist. All of this on ... http://www.bizlifebasics.com/leadership-in-times-of-uncertainty/ This is an article I wrote as a member of the Retail Merchants Association, which was published in  the association's monthly newsletter. Association members have access to a variety of products and services. These include floral and apparel products and payroll and marketing services to name a few. This article discusses ... http://www.bizlifebasics.com/fall-planning/