With a few more days until spring, it certainly seems like spring fever has hit. The doors are opening, the streets are busier with strollers (baby and pedestrian) and brands are full on excited to share their spring promos with Read More …
This is what our menu said at the restaurant we went to last night. “There are no rules.” Really? I beg to differ. I get it, they are trying to set an environment of enjoying your meal the way you Read More …
Brainstorming for holiday promotions has to start ages before the actual holiday. 2 to 3 months ahead of time is most common, with 8-9 months (or more) in advance of the holiday being pretty likely for larger organizations. The lead Read More …
Here’s a quiz for you. You have just enough half and half for 2 “dark” cups of coffee or one perfect one, with a little left over. Do you go all in or save some for each? I am not Read More …
When that For Rent sign comes down and the new shop goes in… we will all go check out what’s new in the neighborhood. Hopefully, the owners can keep up with the needs, wants and desires of the community. Then, Read More …
Does a For Rent sign make you get excited or sad? Are you optimistic that that great apartment or retail space is now available? Or, do you think with fondness of the bakery that has moved out of that cute Read More …
All those things that you don’t even think about apply, but yes, they do, too! There are whole industries that offer similar products to the “every day” – like Monster trucks and tractor trailers – that involve the exact same Read More …
Talking about cars this week and the next logical topic that comes to mind is to buy – new or used? There are merits to both; and there are drawbacks, too. I don’t think that there is a right answer. Read More …
There are a few primary concepts that businesses must have in order to be successful. The one we will review today. Here is a hint – it starts with the initials CS. Customer Service is one of the primary reasons Read More …
Recently, I met someone who is running for public office. They explained their rationale, their platform and their personal reasons for running in this spring primary. This is a totally new associate I’ve never met until fate threw us together. Read More …