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D.C. Moves to Hike Minimum Wage for Big-Box Retail Employees Despite Wal-Mart Opposition
Washington, D.C., lawmakers have voted to require big-box retailers to pay 50 percent more than the district's legal minimum wage.
Wal-Mart Offers Entrepreneurs a Chance to Compete for Shelf Space
The retail giant's 'Get on the Shelf' contest provides entrepreneurs and small-business owners a non-traditional way to get their product to market.
The Future of the Subscription Economy
Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood?
Tips for Getting Your Product in Big Box Stores
To you get big-box retailers to stock your product, know your competition, hone your pitch and be prepared.
Three Social-Media-Fueled Contests for Small Businesses
Contests are emerging as a popular, low-cost way for big companies to connect with their small-business customers. Check out these three business contests.
An Inside Look At Being a Wal-Mart Supplier
What does it really take to service Wal-Mart as an account? A new report provides a rare, behind-the-scenes view into the inner workings of the big-box giant.
Retailers That Open on Thanksgiving: Is It Wrong?
As giant retailers open for business on Thanksgiving Day, small companies may also feel the pressure to open their doors.
How to Sell to Grocery Giants Wal-Mart and Whole Foods
Here are seven concrete suggestions on getting your products onto the shelves of major grocers.
Seven Ways to Avoid Competing On Price
Wal-Mart likes to be considered the low-price leader -- but a new study shows customers no longer think it's true. Here are some tips for dodging the low-price trap.
Why You Don't Want to Be the Low-Cost Leader
Before you decide to price your products lower than the competition, let us talk you out of it.
When a Win for Wal-Mart Is a Win for Small Business
The U.S. Supreme Court prevented a class action discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart from going forward. But that decision could also embolden small businesses.
The New Kid Craze: A Tiny, Squishy Toy in a Plastic Bubble
Pull with mommy bloggers and big-box stores helped an entrepreneur create a new fad. Look out, SillyBandz.