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Minimum Wage Going Up in Many Communities: Is Your Business Affected?
Two significant events are set to take place in New York City on New Year’s Eve. One will be, as always, the ball drop in Times Square. The other is that minimum wage workers will be among the first across the country to receive a new mandated pay hike in...
What factors affect Digital Marketing?
Digital marketing exists in an environment which is ever changing and very dynamic. Hence, it becomes unquestioningly important to account for and thereby address the factors affecting it.
Unique Habits of Ridiculously Likeable People
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception.
Pawn shop owner helps police bust thief
JACKSON COUNTY -- Team work between a pawn shop owner and police has landed a thief behind bars. A man who stole from his employer, and then tried to sell the items to a pawn shop, will head to prison. Kenneth Carson pleaded guilty to theft in Jackson County court...
How to spot a fake Gibson Les Paul in seconds
It seems everyone has an opinion on this topic; over the weekend, the piece, which you can check out here, turned into a forum (in the comments section of the story and on Facebook) of alternating opinions and extra information.
Pawn America donates gifts to deployed 312th members
Hundreds of movies and games went into shipping boxes, the ripping sound of packing tape providing the only noise in the backroom of Pawn America in Duluth on Wednesday.
10 Easy Ways to Create and Enforce a Positive Company Culture
Culture starts at the top. When an issue surfaces, your employees will look to you for conflict management. That’s why we asked 10 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: “Name one way you set an example for your employees in order...
Gold suffering second-worst quarter in 18 years, as all goes awry for the metal
Gold has slumped nearly 12 percent in the fourth quarter, suffering its second-worst quarter in 18 years as a host of catalysts pummel the yellow metal. The most obvious factor is the decline of fear in the marketplace. Stocks have surged following Donald Trump's...
Gold price edges lower, strong dollar weighs
Gold was in negative territory on Monday December 12 in London, battling pressure from a strengthening dollar ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve meeting this week. The spot gold price was recently quoted at $1,155.65/1,156.05 per oz, down $2.35 on the previous close....
Renton to join ‘No Buy From’ list for pawnbrokers
The Renton Police Department is looking to make pawn shops check if sellers are on a state-wide “No Buy From” list before they do business in an attempt to cut down on stolen property winding up in the stores.
8 in 10 U.S. Internet Users Now Buy Online, Says GlobalWebIndex
Americans are filling up their virtual shopping carts fast, a new study has found. According to GlobalWebIndex’s bi-annual report on the latest trends in online commerce, 8 in 10 American internet users shop online. The report also found high engagement rates across...
Gun Sales Crush All-Time Record for the Month of November
A total of 2,561,281 gun-related background checks were processed last month, setting an all-time record for the month of November and showing a swift increase from the 2.2 million checks performed in October.
Here’s What Happened When a Law Firm Sued a 20-Year-Old Waitress for Posting a Bad Review on Yelp
Twenty-year-old Lan Cai was driving home from her waitressing job last summer when she was hit by a drunk driver. The resulting multicar collision left her with two broken bones in her back. Having never been in a major accident, Cai enlisted the services of the Tuan...
Local entrepreneur, Austin Rohr, changes pawn shop image with Superior Pawn and Gun and Superior Firearms
When Austin Rohr was a kid, he started buying and selling pocketknives. Little did he know this first entrepreneurship would start him on his journey to becoming a highly successful independent pawn shop owner in East Texas.
The Key to Local Marketing: Blending Online and Offline
Any business that believes marketing can be divided into neat little categories is destined for failure. There’s no such thing as an online marketing strategy and an offline marketing strategy. Local marketing requires a unified effort, regardless of the...
Gun sales boom on Black Friday
The Black Friday weapon sales are not driven by the Christmas spirit since gun laws in many states prohibit buying guns for someone else. The sales are driven by sharp discounts.
Pawnbrokers Aim to Aid Schools and Children Affected by Flooding and Natural Catastrophes on Gift Day 2016
On December 6, 2016, the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is celebrating its eighth annual Musical Instrument Gift Day, where pawnbrokers from around the country make generous donations of musical instruments to organizations in need.
3 Advanced Targeting Tactics to Improve Your Facebook Ad Performance
For most everyday people, Facebook is a portal to news, place for entertainment, and a way to connect with friends and family. On the other hand, many business owners and marketers see Facebook as a way to reach their target audiences with a message or to increase...