by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 6, 2026 | Operational Insights
From external economic pressures to industry challenges, protecting margin is becoming even more crucial for independent home improvement retailers and even more difficult. During a recent webinar hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), ECI...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
By Gina Schaefer Founder and Former CEO A Few Cool Hardware Stores When I launched our first store in 2003, I knew that managing “the numbers” wasn’t going to be my strong suit. I also knew that it was vital to start off on the right foot—to lay the foundation of a...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 5, 2024 | Industry News
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...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 5, 2024 | Industry News
The kickoff of the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) highly anticipated pilot program “Navigating Cash Flow: A Roadmap to True Financial Freedom” is fast approaching. Designed to empower independent hardware and paint retailers...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 1, 2024 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In anticipation of the launch of the new Navigating Cash Flow course this fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted a free webinar “Diagnosing Your Cash Flow Issues” that is now available on demand. Check out this insightful webinar...
