By Bill Crawford on 6/27/2008 9:19 AM

The NPA (Natural Products Association) is the oldest and largest trade association in the natural products marketplace.  Sometimes, when an entity has been around for so long, it can be taken for granted instead of its contributions being seen for the value that they provide.

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By Bill Crawford on 6/26/2008 3:20 PM

As natural and organic products are now thought of as "officially" being a part of the mainstream marketplace, what role do independent retailers play?  In an interestingly parallel industry, small, local stores are resurging in an amazing way!

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By Bill Crawford on 6/22/2008 8:04 PM

I love new technology!  I got a cool new phone this weekend  - but have to wonder if newer is always better - or if it is just better some of the time.

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By Bill Crawford on 6/20/2008 7:04 AM

Once you feel that you are indispensible, you very well may find out that the marketplace can do fine without you

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By Bill Crawford on 6/18/2008 7:25 AM

Are you looking to just increase your sales with add-on sales - or are you looking to provide real value to your customers (and still increase your sales)?

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