Merchant Resources - Ideas and Innovations

Here are some relevant articles from somegreat websites to help you learn, strategize, and inspire you with new ideas. For general local and municipal links, check out more Links and Resources.

Olympic Commerce and Marketing

• www.vancouver2010.com
• www.2010legaciesnow.com
• www.2010commercecentre.com
• www.olympic.org; www.olympic.ca

Starting a Small Business

• Small Business FAQs - www.smallbusinessbc.ca
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation - www.cybf.ca
• How to Start a Small Business - www.entrepreneur.com

Marketing for Small Business

• Power of Coupons - www.businessknowhow.com
• Low-cost Marketing - www.sbinfocanada.about.com
• Search MONSTROUS Marketing Mistakes - www.morebusiness.com
• Small Business Administration (USA) - www.sba.gov/starting_business

Customer Service Tips

• Good Customer Service Made Simple - www.sbinfocanada.about.com
• Customer Service Tips and Techniques - www.businessknowhow.com

Networking Tips

• Offline Business Networking Tips - www.theezine.net
• Expert Tips from Wall Street Journal - www.careerjournal.com
• 10 Tips for Successful Networking - www.businessknowhow.com

Setting up Retail and Window Displays

• Display Strategies - www.inspire.bc.ca
• The Complete Display Store" - www.flamingodisplay.com
• Window Posters and Decorations - www.wowindows.com

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