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Management

Tips for Filling Vacant Retail Properties

Offering a tenant referral program is one way to address retail vacancies and support cash flow.
By addressing what matters most to your tenants, you'll likely improve retention.
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How Flower Agriculture Owners Can Keep Business in Bloom

The pandemic impacted the flower agriculture industry, but owners can find new ways to make sales.
As people continue to look for safe outdoor activities, agritainment could be an attractive option, giving you a chance to show off your operations and sell bouquets and cut flowers.
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Financing the Agriculture Industry's Next Frontier

As innovations sweep across the farm equipment industry, leasing is poised to rise in popularity.
If your company has scrambled to navigate a path to profitability, adjusting your lease offerings could be in order.
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Business Basics of Tree Farming

Here's what you need to know about running a successful tree farming business.
You can sell directly to consumers, other businesses or wholesalers who then sell to consumers.
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Defining Success With Overseas Suppliers

Quality partnerships drive the likelihood of success in global sourcing relationships.
As with any business relationship, overseas partnerships carry risks.
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How to Effectively Counter Offshore Manufacturing Competition

To compete against offshore competitors, build a customer service organization they can't match.
In capital-intensive industries like manufacturing, offshoring provides a distinct financing advantage.
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How to Manage Costs to Meet Uncertain Economic Times

Cost savings in manufacturing during uncertain times isn't just about cutting costs to free up cash.
Rather than a haphazard slashing of costs, cost optimization can deliver more business value and innovation.
Risk Management

How Local Governments Can Fight Fraud

Anti-fraud programs can save money, streamline workflow and prevent loss of funds.
Start your efforts by investing in a fraud prevention checkup.
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Build a More Resilient Business

Adapting to a tough economy means focusing on resilience and long-term growth.
To deal with the increased economic uncertainty, consider shifting to a more responsive supply chain system.
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Food and Beverage Quality Control

Adhering to quality control best practices can help your food and beverage business thrive.
By focusing on quality, you can also focus on delivering the best consumer experience.
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How Farm Bills Affect Agricultural Businesses

Changing agriculture policy could have both positive and negative effects on your business.
New programs or policies can also come with limitations.
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Tech Upgrades for the Food and Beverage Industry

Focus on key operational areas when deciding where to expand your business's software systems.
Look at all your company's processes to pinpoint the most important pain points to address.
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The Basics of Trade Association Fee Pricing

Trade association membership fees can be set based on your value, industry and operational costs.
Establishing fair fees starts with understanding your association's costs.
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Why Property Managers Are Moving Toward Online Payments

These days, few tenants want to pay by check. Here's what you can do instead.
Digital payment platforms make collecting and tracking rent easier for property managers.
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Diversify Your Revenue Streams

Property management businesses relying on rental income may not be maximizing earnings potential.
Property management businesses relying solely on rental income may not be maximizing their earnings potential.
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Help Your Food and Beverage Business Stay on Target

A careful strategy can help you maximize profits in the competitive food and beverage sector.
Keep an eye on areas of potential waste that you can address and remedy.

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