In the fifth edition of his book Retail in Detail, retail business owner and consultant Ronald L. Bond offers small-business owners an updated, no-nonsense guide to the world of retailing. In this ...

If you maintain equipment, you've got spare parts on the shelf. And if you have parts on the shelf, a computerized maintenance and inventory management system is one of the best investments you can ...

Microsoft Access is a database program that's widely used throughout the business world. Access can be effective as an inventory control system; companies can use the features and benefits of the ...

Inventory accounting uses either a periodic or perpetual method for reporting. According to the book "Getting the Count Right: Understanding Inventory Accuracy," perpetual inventory systems work best ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the fifth edition of his book Retail in Detail, retail business owner and consultant Ronald L. Bond offers small-business owners an ...