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ATA 2021 Online Is Live!

Even though the in-person version of the Archery Trade Association Show was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, the ATA is bringing the trade show to you virtually. Don’t miss out on ATA 2021 Online!

January 13, 2021

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Announcing the Kinsey’s 2021 Virtual Dealer Show

The Kinsey’s 2021 Virtual Dealer Show will take place online from Feb. 10 to March 3.

January 13, 2021

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PPP Expenses Will Now Be Deductible

The previous treatment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses to borrowers as non-deductible has been cured, and PPP expenses will now be treated as deductible.

January 11, 2021

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Archery Products With the Highest Profit Margins

We asked three veteran retailers: “What yields your highest profit margins?” This is what they had to say.

January 06, 2021

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Customer Service Above All Else

How do you compete with big-box stores? By offering the personal touch and customer service they can’t.

January 04, 2021

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How a Culture of Nice in Your Small Business Can Have a Negative Impact

An inability to constructively confront colleagues about various issues can derail your small business.

December 30, 2020

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9 Ways to Market, Expand and Deliver World-Class Archery Service

Big box retailer or family owned pro shop, here are a set of proven archery service tips.

December 29, 2020

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ATA Business School: Profit Margins 101

There’s no margin for error when it involves your business and profit margins.

December 23, 2020

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How Your Brick and Mortar Store Can Survive in an Online World

Solutions to five problems every archery retailer faces.

December 21, 2020

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Retail Staff Training in Today’s World

Your sales associates are your store’s best asset. We’ve got seven tips for training them properly to make the most of their skill.

December 18, 2020

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7 Tips for Social Distancing Your Marketing

Social media is great, but it’s not exactly friendly to our industry, and it shouldn’t be your only marketing plan.

December 16, 2020

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Ensuring Your Business Has Good Credit

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy.

December 08, 2020

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Bow Financing: Risk vs. Reward

A pair of longtime pro shop owners and certified archery gurus provide their thoughts on bow financing.

December 04, 2020

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Public Relations Isn’t Just for Big Companies

Having a solid public relations plan and navigating local and social media can set your shop apart.

December 01, 2020