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Real Avid Launches the Pro Shop Upgrade Program

Real Avid provides retail-ready merchandising program for dealers supplying do-it-yourself gun enthusiasts.
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Health Insurance: Finding the Best Plan for Your Employees

Employers large and small need to address the profitability impact of health insurance premiums, which continue to rise faster than inflation.
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How to Create Killer Marketing Plans (And Why They Matter)

Use these five steps to develop thorough, goal-oriented marketing plans.
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Using Facebook Groups for Your Shooting Sports Business

Facebook isn’t really free anymore, for any businesses. You can get around that, at least a little bit, by using groups.
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Create a Buying Atmosphere in Your Gun Shop

Is your sporting goods store inviting customers or turning them away? Here's how you get shoppers in the mood to spend.
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Dealing With “That Customer”

Here’s how to turn unpleasant interactions into satisfied customers.
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How to Handle Toxic Employees

Few workplaces are total negativity-free zones, but you don’t want your company to suffer from a bad case of employee negativity.
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5 Ways to Sink Your Firearms Business — Fast

All business owners want to be successful. Here are practical tips to avoid five common pitfalls for both small and large sporting goods retailers.
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Dealing With a Difficult Boss

If a problematic supervisor is making your work life miserable, it’s time to learn how to ‘manage up.’
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When to Invest in Store Renovations

If you haven’t changed the signs on the wall since the first Bush administration, it might be time to spruce up the store a little.
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Employee Relations: 9 Tips for Having Tough Conversations

Getting better at navigating tough conversations with employees without damaging the relationship makes you a better leader.
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Sales Tip: 10 Phrases to Avoid When Dealing With Customers

Being careful about how you communicate with customers can make those interactions go a lot more smoothly.
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Written Policies and Procedures Will Help Your Business Run Efficiently

Documenting proper ways for your employees to provide consistent quality service will save time and headaches in the long run.