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Mom and Pop
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Mom and Pop
1. Describing a small business, usually run by a family with few or no other employees. Prices at mom and pop businesses are usually unable to compete with large retail corporations, but they generally have a reputation for providing individualized service.

2. Describing an investor who does not invest for his/her primary income. Mom and pop investors are usually seeking to supplement their incomes or save for retirement.


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Usually, the cabinets are of fairly shoddy craftsmanship, and therefore I would not recommend you buy them at your neighborhood mom and pop store, as usually they will be inferior quality.
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CRM, or customer relationship management, is something that a lot of businesses are once again realizing the importance of They used to be interested in this type of relationship with their customers because they saw how important it was, but this was in the days of mom and pop stores and smaller companies CRM, or customer relationship management, is something that a lot of businesses are once again realizing the importance of.
 
 
 
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