http://alwaysupward.com/blog/one-of-the-smartest-and-most-honest-retailers-on-earth/ Success only runs one direction.... Wed, 16 May 2012 17:26:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/one-of-the-smartest-and-most-honest-retailers-on-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-1593 Debbie Dusenberry Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:54 +0000 http://alwaysupward.com/blog/?p=3515#comment-1593 I do not mind baring it all when other retailers are the recipient. My story has hit home to more business owners than I ever imagined. (And I do try and keep this info from my customers.) My situation may make others breathe easy knowing they are not struggling as much -or- breathe a little easier because they are also in the same boat. Regardless, things have changed this year and I, like most small boutiques, was not prepared. I hope some lessons can be learned from reading the NY Times articles. Small independent retail needs to get smart and survive tough times like these. With the help of honest, diligent and continued education from masters like Cinda, we can survive. Onward (and upward!) to all of us! I do not mind baring it all when other retailers are the recipient. My story has hit home to more business owners than I ever imagined. (And I do try and keep this info from my customers.) My situation may make others breathe easy knowing they are not struggling as much -or- breathe a little easier because they are also in the same boat. Regardless, things have changed this year and I, like most small boutiques, was not prepared. I hope some lessons can be learned from reading the NY Times articles. Small independent retail needs to get smart and survive tough times like these. With the help of honest, diligent and continued education from masters like Cinda, we can survive. Onward (and upward!) to all of us!

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