SUCCESS(ion) Planning

SUCCESS(ion) Planning

By Brian Young Founder, Laoch Consulting Three years ago, I experienced a moment that left an indelible mark on me. I was sitting with my friend of over 20 years. He had poured his life into his hardware store for over 40 years, building it from the ground up.  I...
Last Call to Improve Cash Flow

Last Call to Improve Cash Flow

The clock is ticking for independent hardware and paint retailers looking to transform their financial management. The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) highly anticipated pilot course “Navigating Cash Flow: A Roadmap to True Financial...
7 Engaging Winter Event Ideas

7 Engaging Winter Event Ideas

As you look for new ways to engage with customers, store events can be an effective way to welcome customers through your doors and expose them to your brand and business. With the holidays right around the corner, winter events not only bring customers in but can...