Industry Resources
OUR FAVORITE BLOGS FOR RETAILERS
Phil Wrzesinski, President of Toy House and Baby Too, one of the 25 best independent stores in America, shares his experience and strategies in retail and marketing to help you have retail success. (www.philsforum.com/blog.html)
ASSOCIATIONS
Search the largest online database of festivals and fairs, extensive details on all listings. Serving vendors, crafters, artists, and entertainers since 1996. Free & paid services.
(www.festivalnet.com)
The National Flea Market Association exists to serve the public interest and to benefit the flea market industry by fostering high standards of business conduct which merits public trust.
(www.fleamarkets.org)
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution. A tremendous resource!
(www.nrf.com)
NARDA'S mission is to provide the power of knowledge to independent retailers through progressive education, information and services, with friendly and prompt service.
(www.narda.com)
(Formerly IMRA) The world's leading alliance of retailers and their product and service suppliers. RILA leads and serves the most successful and innovative retailers and suppliers through the delivery of world-class education, innovation and advocacy.
(www.retail-leaders.org)
The Illinois Retail Mechants Association is one of the largest state retail organizations in the United States. IRMA can help protect your interests in state government, save you money, and keep you informed.
(www.irma.org)
INDUSTRY NEWS
Independent Retailer is the leading trade publication for independent retail store owners. Each month, Independent Retailer delivers in-depth news and feature stories, targeted to the everyday business needs of independent retailers, wholesalers, distributors and closeout buyers.
FleaMarketZone serves the national flea market and swap meet industry by offering news, advice, and networking opportunities to market managers, vendors, and other industry professionals.
ORGANIZATIONS
The nation's largest small-business advocacy group representing the consensus views of its 600,000 members in DC and all 50 state capitals.
(www.nfib.com)
SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
(www.score.org)
GENERAL INTEREST RESOURCES
The Ultimate Hiking Directory for New England
Lets Go Camping! - A Resource for the Camping Novice
Quit Smoking Guide
History of the Camera: (1665 - Current)
History of Video: 1888 - Youtube
Child Safety Seats
The History of Hardware
Wholesale vs. Small Scale Food Buying
Guide to Steroid Products
Guide to Harmful Household Products
Global Warming Central
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
From Sundials to Watches and Beyond: The History of Telling Time
Military Supplies - The Weapons of World War 2
Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs
A Senior's Resource Guide to Computers and the Internet
Fly Fishing Resource Guide
Artist Paint Brush Resource Guide:
Central to Fine-Tuning Your Skills
Kitchen Knives Resource Guide
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