From the Editor: National Small Business Week

I can’t tell you how many times I just want to say “thank you” to the countless small business owners I am so fortunate to work with. Their 7 day work schedules, commitment to customers, , tireless local efforts and so much more are nothing short of honorable. So “THANK YOU” from me to you if you happen to be one out of every two Americans who either work for a small business or own your own.

Although it’s only half way through the year, I feel fortunate to have visited many new indie retailers this year whom have all provided me inspiration and hope in our nation’s Small Business community – particularly with a niche in retail. From veteran retailer Cottage Furnishings in Laguna Beach, California to newly opened KaDoodles in Overland Park, Kansas, I am always in awe of the stories and people that bring retail stores to life. I love hearing the stories of what inspired a store to become a store, and the people whom opened the store to do just that… open it. But beyond dreams becoming reality, I am just as in awe of the hard work and dedication it takes for retailers to stay alive, current and profitable in today’s ever-changing, always demanding economy. And like many of the folks I meet, I can relate to the hard work and non-stop schedule of a small business owner. After all, I am one myself.

As my thank you for being committed to your own small business, I want to give you for a FREE (yes FREE) single issue of Retail Minded Magazine. Simply use code SMALLROCKS for a FREE digital issue of Retail Minded Magazine! Each issue is packed with news, education and support uniquely designed for an indie audience… that’s you. And if you love it (we hope you do) please use code SMALLBIZWEEK to get $20 off a print subscription… making one year of Retail Minded only $19.95 vs. it’s $39.95 newsstand price.

While we think this is quite the deal, don’t take our word for it. One of our readers recently had this to share about this promo deal…

” This magazine is worth every dollar at full price! Invaluable to say the least. Grab your copy.” 

Dedrick’s Gifts from New Paltz, New York 

 

Whether you want to check out Retail Minded Magazine or not, we’re just happy you are a small biz. Thank you for that. It truly helps to shape communities and people in a way nothing else can.

Wishing you each success and THANK YOU again for being a small business!

 

 

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle 

Founder & Editorial Director

Retail Minded Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS – This summer I am super excited about a few great things for indie retailers and small businesses in general! First up? SnapRetail’s Summer School! They’re offering 12 FREE webinars – and if you miss them, they have them available for download. Learn more here. Next up? Retail Minded’s new MINI MOO SHOP! I love, love, love what MOO does for Small Businesses and hope you will, too! Plus get 20% off with code RM2013! Learn more here!