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Retail Finance Basics
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       Myth of Bottom Line
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       "Conversational Banker-ese", A - C
       Monitor Vital Signs
       Linked Financial Statement
       Retail Business IQ Test

Inventory, Profits, Cash 
       Cash Flow Planning
       Retail Strata-G(R) Business Wheel
       Excess Inventory Costs
       GMROI basics
       Using GMROI
       Buying Plan Basics
       Why Retailers Fail
       OTB (Open-to-Buy) Calculator™

Strategic Issues
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       Owner's Job

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          Shoe Stores
          Women's Apparel Stores
       Bldg. Materials, Garden Supplies Dealers
          Building Materials Dealers
          Hardware Stores
          Home Centers
          Nursery, Garden, Farm Supply Stores
          Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
          Paint & Wallpaper Stores
       Electronics and Appliances Stores
          Audio/Video Stores
          Camera and Photo Supplies Stores
          Computer and Software Stores
          Household Appliances
       Food and Beverage Stores
          Baked Goods Stores
          Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores
          Candy & Nut Stores
          Convenience Stores
          Fruit & Vegetable Markets
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          Meat Markets
          Supermarkets, Grocery Stores
       Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores
          Floor Covering Stores
          Furniture Stores
          Home Furnishings Stores
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          Used Car Dealers
       Non-Store Retailers
          Kiosks
          Mail Order Houses
          Online Shopping
       Other Specialty Retail Stores
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          Florists
          Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores
          Office Supplies, Stationery Stores
          Pet & Pet Supplies Stores 
          Used Merchandise Stores
       Recreation, Leisure Activities Stores
          Bookstores
          Hobby, Toy and Games Stores
          Musical Instruments, Supplies Stores
          Sporting Goods Stores

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