As the owner of a small manufacturing company, one must look for every opportunity to move merchandise. Unfortunately, for the business in this case, the world of making aquarium decorations is one with a tightly defined market and a very limited number of retail stores. Frequently, when times get slow, small manufacturers will look to regular, steady buyers like Mega-Mart provide stability. However, having a company such as Mega-Mart as a principal purchaser can be both a blessing and a curse. While the large retailers are a great way to move major amounts of merchandise, they rely on economies of scale when purchasing and want to get the lowest possible purchase price from their manufacturers. Additionally, they want the merchandise to
