Chris Zane


Hot Tip: Pay Bills Early, Earn Money

Nov 1, 2000

Chris Zane of Zane's Cycles earns his salary with the money he saves by paying his company bills early.  Read story

Bike Shop Owner Switches Gears

Nov 1, 2000

When Chris Zane of Zane's Cycles, a bicycle shop based in Branford, Conn., decided to expand his then retail-oriented business into the more lucrative pre...  Read story

Leader of the Pack

By Donna Fenn |  Feb 1, 1996

A bicycle retailer explains some of the strategies he used to attract and keep his customers.  Read story

A Bigger Wheel

By Donna Fenn |  Nov 1, 2000

Chris Zane's bike shop was healthy and profitable. To grow it, though, he would have to act like a CEO.  Read story

No More Nickel-and-Diming

Jan 1, 1997

Fifteen years ago, Chris Zane, owner of a $1.6-million bicycle shop in Branford, Conn., stopped charging customers for anything that cost less tha...  Read story

Two-Wheeler Dealer

Jan 1, 1998

When Chris Zane learned at a trade show that some bicycle shops were offering five-year warranties on new bikes, he one-upped the competition by offering ...  Read story

Improving Cash Flow

Jan 27, 2006

Money is coming into your business, and it's covering your bills, but do you really know how healthy your bottom line is? Analyzing cas...  Read story

Controlling Costs

Jul 9, 2001

Simple, everyday cost-shaving strategies can help get your business off the ground. Or, if you're further along in the process, these strategies can help you...  Read story

Independents' Day

By Kate O'Sullivan |  Aug 1, 2002

Want to start your own revolution? It's easy. Just bring together a group of strong-willed entrepreneurs and form an alliance. Your independence may depend o...  Read story

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