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Retail Fundamentals Bootcamp
Retail Fundamentals Bootcamp covers the basics of running a physical store, informed by more than 20,000 retailers who've been exactly where you are. It's free. And it's just the start of a community built for people doing this work every single day.
Sections
Planning Your Business
The Business Plan
The Ultimate Business Plan for Retail Business Management
Read about the different components of a strong business plan for new retail.
Retail Business Checklist
Download the business plan checklist made specifically for retail.
Test Your Retail Business Plan Knowledge
7 questions covering what goes into a strong retail business plan, from executive summary to financial forecasting. Score 80% or higher to pass.
FREE Guide: Future of Specialty Retail
We talked to industry experts across liquor, tobacco, and grocery retail, compared what actually happened in 2025 against what we predicted, and found where smart operators are placing their bets for the next 18 months.
Payment Processing
How Does Payment Processing Work? 6 Retail Basics
Offering Multiple Payment Options: 6 Tips for Retailers
The Importance of Mobile Pay and Contactless Payments
What Is Dual Pricing? + What It Means for Your Store
Test Your Payment Processing Knowledge
15 questions covering payment processing basics, contactless payments, integrated processing, dual pricing, and more. Score 80% or higher to pass.
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Marketing
Build a Retail Marketing Strategy in 5 Simple Steps
7 Top Digital Marketing Solutions for Small Businesses
How Using POS in Marketing Can Improve Sales
Content Marketing for Small Business: 4 Practical Strategies
💡 [Helpful Resource] Seasonal Retail Calendar
February
Seasonal Promotion IdeasMarch
Seasonal Sales PatternsNovember
Preparing for Black FridayDecember
Holiday Tips for Your POSTest Your Retail Marketing Knowledge
12 questions covering retail marketing strategy, digital marketing solutions, using your POS in marketing, and content marketing. Score 80% or higher to pass.
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Industry & Specialty Tracks
Brick-and-Mortar Marketing
Learn how to market a physical retail store, from choosing the right digital channels to turning your POS into a promotional tool. Built for owners who compete in person, not just online.
Retail Financial Accelerator
From pricing your first product to reading your numbers like an owner. This course covers the financial fundamentals every retail store needs to stay profitable.
Retail Operations Requirements
Retail Operations Requirements covers the basic requirements and systems for successful retail operations.
Let's get specific. Now that you have the retail fundamentals, it's time to dive deeper into your specialty.
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