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These are the many of the trade publications that Tom Shay has enjoyed writing for since 1989.

Accelerating Retail Performance

American Quilt Retailer

Aqua

Auto Trim & Restyling News

Billiard Retailer

Boat & Motor Dealer

Boating Industry

Canadian Bookseller

Catholic Marketing Network

Christian Retailing

College Store

Construction Distribution

Country Business

Dealer Communicator

Draperies & Window Coverings

Florist's Review

Foreword

Franchising

Garden Center Merchandising & Management

Gift & Tableware

Gift Basket Review

Giftware News

Golf Product News

Groom & Board

Hardware Age/Home Improvement Market

Hardware & Home Centre

Health & Fitness Business

Home Channel News

Home Lighting & Accessories

HME News

Image Source

Inside Australian Hardware

Instant & Small Commercial Printer

Main Street News

Management Portfolio

Marketplace

Model Retailer

Museum Stores

Music, Inc

National Dipper

Nursery Retailer/Independent Garden Center

Office Dealer

OTC Beauty

Outdoor Power Equipment

Outdoor Retailer

Party & Paper Retailer

Performance Racing

Pet Age

Pool & Spa News

Power Equipment Trade

Pro Shop

Rental Product News

Retail Connections

Retail Focus

Retail Ideas

Retail News

Retailer News

Retailer Now

Self-Storage Now!

Shot Business

Smart Retailer

South West Building Materials

Specialty Retailer

Sport Truck & SUV Accessory Business

Swim Journal

Tack 'n Togs Merchandising

Trucking Times

Waves

Window Fashions

Women's Wear Daily

 

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SEPTEMBER 2026
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Our September advisory is titled, "What do you sell?" My favorite example of someone getting it wrong has an email that starts with, "Sallysellsinsurance@."

 

Yes, that may be the product that Sally sells, but what she is really selling is peace of mind in knowing that if something happens, you are not going to pay the entire cost of the loss.

 

This is but one example. Our September advisory - What do you sell?

Small Business

NewS

Top Story

Yes, selling does include translating features into benefits. But it does not stop there. What if the benefit is not relevant to the customer? Then, there might not be a sale. This is where advantage comes into consideration, and that is our top story of the month.

Article of the Month

When you think about a customer who makes a point to talk to you and your staff, have you ever thought about getting them to talk about your business with their friends? The September Article of the Month shares an idea.


Book of the Month

The Art of the Exit is our suggested book of the month. The author, Jackb Orosz, discusses ways of getting out of your business whether it is retiring or just time to move onto something else.

All this plus the Internet Tool for Your Business and a staff incentive idea for your business.

BOOK US

With over 25 years of frontline experience Tom Shay is America's leading Small Business Management Expert. He's a "Must Have" for your next event.

Small Business

Advisories

Our September advisory is titled, "What do you sell?" My favorite example of someone getting it wrong has an email that starts with, "Sallysellsinsurance@."

 

Yes, that may be the product that Sally sells, but what she is really selling is peace of mind in knowing that if something happens, you are not going to pay the entire cost of the loss.

 

This is but one example. Our September advisory - What do you sell?

Small Business

News

 

Top Story

Yes, selling does include translating features into benefits. But it does not stop there. What if the benefit is not relevant to the customer? Then, there might not be a sale. This is where advantage comes into consideration, and that is our top story of the month.


Article of the Month

When you think about a customer who makes a point to talk to you and your staff, have you ever thought about getting them to talk about your business with their friends? The September Article of the Month shares an idea.


Book of the Month

The Art of the Exit is our suggested book of the month. The author, Jackb Orosz, discusses ways of getting out of your business whether it is retiring or just time to move onto something else.

 

All this plus the Internet Tool for Your Business and a staff incentive idea for your business.