Endorsements

Endorsements

What People Say About The ROI

Retail Owners, Presidents, CFOs, Buyers

"I've been in retailing a long time and regularly work with our buyers on Open-to-Buy. I think your OTB Calculator is really remarkable. It's easy, quick and effective. Thank you for providing it."
--CFO, 17-Store Sporting Goods Chain

"This is really good foundational info. Thank you very much!"
--CPA; Founder, Community Gallery

"I have changed the way I look at my financial statements forever! Very informative. Thank you."
--President, Furniture Stores

"If I had had this information seven years ago, I would not have opened our second location, which we closed last year. This is very helpful and useful."
--President, Consumer Electronics Stores

Retail Advisors, Trainers, Other Professionals Serving Independent Retailers

"Our retailers need help with inventory control and cash flow, and how to make better business decisions. You are right on point!"
--Manager, Field Business Consultants, Convenience Store Franchiser

"That was a terrific tour you gave us of The ROI site. It's exciting! Now, I want to arrange for all of the Texas SBDC offices to know about and use this resource for helping retailers."
--Director, Northeast Texas Small Business Development Center

"As I reviewed your site, I found it easy to understand. I'm really impressed by how accessible you make this complicated financial information."
--Director, Custom Learning Solutions

"The Co-Founders of The Retail Owners Institute, Pat Johnson and Dick Outcalt, are the Zen masters of retail financial management."
--Editor, Retail Industry Publication

"I want all 28 of our S.B.D.C. Certified Business Advisors to use this whenever they are working with a retailer."
--State Program Director, Small Business Development Centers

"I want to thank you for all your enthusiasm. It is very apparent that you have the best interests of the small retailer in mind, and provide them with valuable information to survive and grow their business."
--Vice-President, Small Business Services, Union Bank of California

"There's not much we can do to help our retailers' top line. But by offering them access to all of The ROI, maybe we CAN help them with their bottom line!"
--President, National Shoe Retailers Association

And More Retail Decision-Makers

"This has really made a difference for us! It's acted as a springboard to initiate a new philosophy of spending at our store. The ROI has had a profound effect on our business. Thank you."
--Owner, Gift Shop

"You have re-inspired me! Thank you!"
--Owner, Home Accessories Stores

"Your site is very good and the information is always very useful. We are about to open another store. Keep up the great work!"
--Owner/President, Gourmet Food Shops

"The ROI has been very helpful to me. Easy to follow and informative. Thank you very much!"
--Retail Operations Manager, Museum Store

"Thank you. I feel as though I have attended a college class in business - without the stress of finals!"
-- Owner, Hardware Store

"I find your site very interesting, informative, and useful.
It is the first time I have found something that actually gives information that can be applied.
Thank you!"
--General Manager, Home Technology Stores

"You make so much sense. Your website and tools and webinars are exceptionally great. Now I've started to see the light and how to manage inventory turns to manage cash. Love your stuff!"
--Co-Owner, Specialty Boutique

"Your information plus The ROI's online tools are very powerful, and have made a big difference in the management of our family business. Thank you for your service to our family and the many other retail families you've reached."
--Owner, Music Stores

Some of The ROI's Supporters/Sponsors