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Teachings, tips & tricks for mission-driven organizations and cultural commerce

Tidbits: A New Column With Souvenirs, Gifts, & Novelties Magazine

Melody Caban 8/5/24 Melody Caban 8/5/24

Tidbits: A New Column With Souvenirs, Gifts, & Novelties Magazine

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Tidbits: Pro Bono Deadline

Melody Caban 8/1/24 Melody Caban 8/1/24

Tidbits: Pro Bono Deadline

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Museum Store Product Ideas For: The City of Azusa, CA

Melody Caban 7/31/24 Melody Caban 7/31/24

Museum Store Product Ideas For: The City of Azusa, CA

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Museum Store Finds: Science Spectrum & Omni Theater

Melody Caban 7/22/24 Melody Caban 7/22/24

Museum Store Finds: Science Spectrum & Omni Theater

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Fair Trade Finds: Elevate Your Museum Store with Ethical Products and Engaged Customers

Melody Caban 6/17/24 Melody Caban 6/17/24

Fair Trade Finds: Elevate Your Museum Store with Ethical Products and Engaged Customers

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Weathering the Storm: Getting Together Your Museum Retail Store's Emergency Closure Plan

Melody Caban 5/31/24 Melody Caban 5/31/24

Weathering the Storm: Getting Together Your Museum Retail Store's Emergency Closure Plan

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AI Applied Resource List: Essentials For Your Museum Store

Melody Caban 5/17/24 Melody Caban 5/17/24

AI Applied Resource List: Essentials For Your Museum Store

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Insights from the Texas Association of Museums Conference

Melody Caban 4/23/24 Melody Caban 4/23/24

Insights from the Texas Association of Museums Conference

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Museum Store Finds: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Melody Caban 4/8/24 Melody Caban 4/8/24

Museum Store Finds: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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Unlocking Potential: Optimizing Museum Store Spaces for Adult Visitors at Science Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Natural History Museums

Melody Caban 4/2/24 Melody Caban 4/2/24

Unlocking Potential: Optimizing Museum Store Spaces for Adult Visitors at Science Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Natural History Museums

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Museum Store Product Ideas At: The Crow Museum of Asian Art

Melody Caban 3/26/24 Melody Caban 3/26/24

Museum Store Product Ideas At: The Crow Museum of Asian Art

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A Museum Store Guide to 2024 Trends and Strategies From The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Melody Caban 2/5/24 Melody Caban 2/5/24

A Museum Store Guide to 2024 Trends and Strategies From The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

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Antiques No-Go: Managing Appraisal Requests and Unsolicited Donations With Your Frontline Team

Melody Caban 1/29/24 Melody Caban 1/29/24

Antiques No-Go: Managing Appraisal Requests and Unsolicited Donations With Your Frontline Team

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Revitalizing Purpose: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Excitement in Nonprofits for 2024

Melody Caban 1/8/24 Melody Caban 1/8/24

Revitalizing Purpose: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Excitement in Nonprofits for 2024

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Maximizing Impact On A Budget: Unleashing Canva For Nonprofits For FREE

Melody Caban 1/3/24 Melody Caban 1/3/24

Maximizing Impact On A Budget: Unleashing Canva For Nonprofits For FREE

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Laughing Through the Workday: A Collection of Industry Jokes to Brighten Your Day

Melody Caban 12/11/23 Melody Caban 12/11/23

Laughing Through the Workday: A Collection of Industry Jokes to Brighten Your Day

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Empower Your Museum Store for a Prosperous New Year: A Strategic Checklist for Nonprofit Success

Melody Caban 12/11/23 Melody Caban 12/11/23

Empower Your Museum Store for a Prosperous New Year: A Strategic Checklist for Nonprofit Success

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Why I Hate The Phrase "The Customer is Always Right"

Melody Caban 12/4/23 Melody Caban 12/4/23

Why I Hate The Phrase "The Customer is Always Right"

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Museum Store Sunday 2023: Join the Global Celebration With Your Museum Store

Melody Caban 11/20/23 Melody Caban 11/20/23

Museum Store Sunday 2023: Join the Global Celebration With Your Museum Store

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Crafting Legacy: How A Single Product Can Appeal Across Generations

Melody Caban 11/13/23 Melody Caban 11/13/23

Crafting Legacy: How A Single Product Can Appeal Across Generations

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