Phillip M. PerryPhillip M. Perry is a New York-based writer and consultant.HomeIs Your Website Pulling its Load?Why web analytics are your website's best friend.September 9, 2014RetailPart-Time Workers: A Full-Time ChallengeSmall businesses are increasingly turning to part-time workers to meet their needs — here's how to hire the right people and treat them well.August 26, 2014RetailStop, Thief: How to Prevent ShopliftingWhat do shoplifters usually look like? What are their most common techniques? How can you put a stop to it? Read this for all the answers and more.July 1, 2014RetailPreventing Family Feuds in Your BusinessMixing family and business can result in some messy situations. But planning ahead can prevent headaches later.March 4, 2014RetailProtect Your Customers' DataBe careful with your customer's credit card data — it could be costly if you don't.February 18, 2014RetailRetail Forecast 2014: Steady As She GoesFor retailers, 2014 is looking good for sales and a stronger economy.January 7, 2014RetailUsing Pinterest for Picture Perfect Profits“A picture is worth a thousand words." But how about a thousand dollars? Pool and spa retailers might be asking that question as they attempt to drum up more sales by posting pictures of their merchandise on Pinterest.November 19, 2013RetailAre You a Great Manager?So you think you're a good manager? Take this quiz and find out.October 1, 2013HomeRetirement Plans: A Way to Attract Great EmployeesIn the pool and spa industry, it's hard to find and keep stellar employees. However, you can give yourself a leg up with a strong retirement plan.September 19, 2013RetailShowrooming: Not Necessarily a Bad ThingYou see it all the time: Someone's in your store looking at your product, and he cracks out a smartphone to compare prices. What do you do? We have some talking points and strategies.August 8, 2013Previous PagePage 6 of 15Next PageTop StoriesService2024 State of the Industry: Service ReportWe continue our State of the Industry report with new insights from the service sector.ServiceRudy Stankowitz: Strange Customer SnapshotsRetail2024 State of the Industry: Retail ReportBusiness OperationsHow to Turn a Family Business Into a Pool Construction FranchiseSponsored ContentRule the Pool with Filter Cartridge Replacement Tips for Your Business