Phillip M. PerryPhillip M. Perry is a New York-based writer and consultant.RetailMentoring: Keep Your Crucial Skills In-HouseIn addition to keeping valuable expertise in-house, mentoring can help your business in lots of ways.March 25, 2021RetailHow to Reach MillennialsLearn to motivate your younger employees, so they stick around.February 11, 2021RetailRetail Forecast 2021The new year will provide reasons to celebrate.January 19, 2021RetailDrugs Impact The Bottom LineDesigning workplace rules that address marijuana use is easier said that done. See what protocol is out there than you may want to follow.May 28, 2020RetailRetail Forecast 2020: Happy Shoppers, Slowing GrowthRetailers face a challenging economic environment in 2020. Happy consumers and low interest rates are supporting a decent economy. But a looming recession and shaky stock market are contributing to a slowdown in business activity.January 2, 2020RetailOverview: Health Insurance Options for Small BusinessesIt can be tricky for pool/spa businesses to offer health insurance, as most companies have too few people to bargain effective with insurance carriers. Fortunately, there are several solutions.June 18, 2019Retail2019 Retail Report2019 promises a robust operating environment, as a growing economy supports more cash register activity. But is a recession on the horizon?January 2, 2019RetailHow a Trust Can Protect a Pool BusinessCarefully designed trusts can help protect valuable assets and keep your business thriving.October 2, 2018Retail2018 Retail ForecastExperts say retailers have plenty to look forward to this year.December 20, 2017RetailWorkplace Drug Abuse: Reducing the Risk of Impaired WorkersEmployers are facing a greater risk than ever from a growing culture of impairment that shows no signs of slowing any time soon.August 24, 2017Previous PagePage 2 of 14Next PageTop StoriesOutdoor LivingProportion: Element of Beauty, Key to HarmonyWe explore two basic methods to learning proportion, or the comparative relation between the size of things you see, in backyard design.MarketingThe State of the Industry in MarketingChemistryThe Effects of Chemistry on Water QualityBuilder2023 State of the Industry: Builder ReportChemistryASR Prevention