People & Businesses You Should Know

The Retail Owners Institute^®

http://www.retailowner.com

The Retail Owners Institute^®, a division of Outcalt & Johnson: Retail Strategists, LLC, is a web-based resource at www.RetailOwner.com, the "foremost self-help resource" on retail finance. The ROI^® serves independent retailers worldwide, 24/7, with its emphasis on the basics of retail finance, inventory management and cash flow control. The ROI is particularly relevant to owners and decision-makers of retail operations with up to 100 stores (especially those who may be accounting-averse!) The ROI has been called "a WebMD for retail owners."

Glazer-Kennedy Inner Circle – Western Washington Chapter

http://www.nobspugetsound.com

Meet other like-minded, local and ambitious entrepreneurs, small business owners, progressive senior executives, and sales professionals to discuss business strategies, the latest in successful marketing techniques, mindset and networking. These two-hour "lunch-and-learns" revolve around the principles of business guru, Dan Kennedy.

Rick Segal

http://www.ricksegal.com

Provocative, interactive and often outrageously funny, Rick delivers substance in a very unique style. He uses humor, anecdote and everyday allegories to make it easy for people to absorb messages that are vitally important to your company. Maybe that's why so many leading retailers and groups, suppliers & manufacturers, service, product and trade associations listen to Rick to get results.

CalHook

http://www.calhook.com

Hooks, hangers, fixtures and clips to manage your fabric samples.