21 April 2021
While nobody is ever going to mistake it for trawling for cod on an Arctic fishing boat, or suiting up as a rodeo clown, working as a Retail Merchandiser does have its own inherent risks. Ladder and step stool injuries, products toppling from high shelves, and of course the inevitable slips and falls can all lead to serious injuries for you, a co-worker or even a customer in the wrong place at the wrong time. The good news is, all of these dangers are quite preventable when you follow basic work safety protocols. Let’s outline them now.
21 April 2021
There are thousands of books out there discussing strategies for retail success. They cover all the topics, from merchandising to staffing, to inventory to finances. But there are a couple subjects you don’t often read about that are critically important, but far less glamorous: organization and cleaning.
02 April 2021
For today’s college student, the job market is evolving. In the not-too-distant past, you’d picture college students working as restaurant servers, drivers, nannies, or maybe the occasional work painting houses. But here at SFS, we are happy to demolish the stereotype of the typical college-age jobs. Because of flexibility, earning potential and the ability to work anywhere, it’s hard to beat working as an independent merchandiser. We would even go as far as saying it’s the perfect job for college students.
