Best New Tradition
So far, the best new tradition I see is the #GivingTuesday which is “new to me this year” even though it has been around since December 2012. It may indeed be new to many of you as well. In this Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
New vs. Old
Let’s talk traditions – new vs. old and how the new ones get started or how they take over the older ones. Are you the one starting a new tradition or are you just eliminating the old ones? Face it, Read More …
It Is You
Contrary to the fabulous Seinfeld line, “it’s not you, it me…” in this case; it IS you. That commercial, you know the one, the one where you’re like “huh? I don’t get it.” Well, in this case, it isn’t them Read More …
Small but Could Be Bigger
So many companies out there are indeed small but could be bigger to make even more of a difference. Hopefully, you are in an area where you know a locally owned, small business and maybe even the owner. Furthermore, perhaps Read More …
Why the Name?
I have wondered for a long while, why the name Black Friday? (My curiosity started after hearing someone I care about say that they thought Black Friday should not be called such and thus called it Purple Friday… you know Read More …
Happy Happy and With Many Thanks
It is one of those days when a nice warm house, a comfy couch, delicious food that took all day to cook – just moments to enjoy – a whole host of family and friends is the very best – Read More …
Snow Happens
When it rains it pours… or snows. It isn’t fun when “snow happens” – all kidding aside – things that you cannot control no matter how much you try, will happen. Did we wish for snow for our Thanksgiving holiday? Read More …
Yes, It Works
One of the best ways to keep in touch with your customers is still e-mail, e-mail marketing to be specific and yes, it works. In fact, it works better than ANY other form of marketing. If you are like me, Read More …
Too Busy
Are you really too busy to pick up the phone when a customer calls, or to pick up but then put them on hold indefinitely? If you have an established brand, an established location and a great product or service Read More …
In Between
I’m feeling a bit confused and stressed at being in between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays this week (and last.) I am sure that I am not alone. Since Thanksgiving is so very late this year, nearly the latest possible Read More …