For many small retailers, the weeks between Black Friday and Christmas Eve are going to be the most critical they’ve faced so far.  For some, it will be the difference between a profitable year, a failed year, or an end-of-the-business year. 

When you wake up in the morning and walk past your treadmill, does it taunt you? Does it scream for you to step on board and walk around a bit?  Do you pass by it with a fleeting thought that you’ll exercise tomorrow?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re not alone.  Most people don’t like to think about being healthy, eating right and regular exercise.  It’s generally not fun.