I am a child of the '60s. No doubt, like many kids of my generation my view of the world was greatly shaped by the politics, military actions and social turmoil of that era. For me, the result of all…
Marty SnydermanJanuary 21, 2009
Broach the idea of hosting a fundraiser to build dive retail business, and you can raise a few eyebrows among the uninitiated, and even among some of the stores that have done them. It's not that most retailers don't favor…
Donna AskewJanuary 15, 2009
It's Monday morning. After a rare weekend off, you walk up to unlock the front door of your store and see that the large neon sign in your front window has been left on overnight. Heck, maybe it's been burning…
Melanie PaulJanuary 15, 2009
Owning a dive store is no small feat. Your head is swimming with the day-to-day challenges, which include managing people, cash and inventory. You have legal, insurance, and financing issues to contend with. Even if you've been a dive retailer…
Robert A. Idol Esq.January 13, 2009
