Advice

Advice for pro shop and gyms, or anyone starting out in the nutrition industry

Have a successful pro shop, but want to expand? Thinking about starting up a pro shop? This is the one-stop resource for everything you will need to know about running a successful, profitable pro shop.





Great Customer Service Not Just Good, but Great Customer Service
  Nov 9, 2009


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Recognize Different Customer Types Recognize Different Customer Types
  Nov 9, 2009


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Recognize Different Customer TypesRecognize Different Customer Types  Nov 9, 2009
7 Tips to Increase Sales7 Tips to Increase Sales with POP Displays  Oct 8, 2009
Business Tip: Fall 2008Business Tip: Choosing the right distributor  Sep 24, 2008
Curb AppealCurb Appeal Developing a Powerful Store Image  Mar 3, 2008
Play-By-PlayPlay-By-Play Summer Marketing Strategies  Jun 1, 2007
Make plans to grow your customer base during summer months
Becoming a Personal TrainerStart and Run a Personal Trainer Business  Feb 1, 2007
Go Further:Go Further: Industry Tradeshows  Dec 1, 2006
Attend a Major Trade Show to Add to Your Business Knowledge
Fuel for Profits:Fuel for Profits: Juice Bars  Sep 1, 2006
A Sweet Addition To Your Bottom Line
How to Stock Your StoreHow to Stock Your Store Or Restock the Store You Have  Jun 1, 2006
"HOT" Products for Cold Winter Days  Nov 1, 2005
Over-40 Muscle-and-Health Diet Part 3  Nov 1, 2005
Over-40 Muscle-and-Health Diet Part 2  Oct 1, 2005
Over-40 Muscle-and-Health Diet Part 1  Sep 1, 2005
Is Programming Floating Your Boat?Is Programming Floating Your Boat?  Apr 1, 2005
The Pro Shop Profit Center Five Areas to Improve Your Shop  Dec 1, 2004
Start With A Plan  Nov 15, 2004
Programming and Profit Centers  Nov 2, 2004
Turning Your Website Into a Marketing Machine  Sep 2, 2004
Retailer Summer Camp: An Adventure in Learning  Jul 1, 2004
What Facilities & Trainers Should Know  Jun 14, 2004
Buy One, Get a Smoothie for FreeBuy One, Get a Smoothie for Free  Jun 1, 2004
Solving the Mystery of Competition and Service  Jun 1, 2004
Customer Retention: Creativity Rules!  May 1, 2004
Picking the Right Protein  Mar 1, 2004
The Annual Nutrition Bar ReviewThe Annual Nutrition Bar Review  Dec 1, 2003
A Thirst for Sports Drinks  Aug 15, 2003
Understanding Creatine's Mechanisms of Action for Effective Supplementation  Jul 1, 2003
Merchandise Support: What Retailers Want  Jul 2, 2002
Retailing 101: An Interview with Steve Lankford, Family Nutrition Center  Oct 1, 2001