Take the Time
Take the time to build your brand in the image you want to create. It won’t happen overnight; you don’t end up where Dunkin Donuts is with their cups, napkins, boxes, menus and signs all in their image – heck, Read More …
Category: food
Customer Service is So Critical
Customer service is so critical to anyone’s business. Bad customer service is a disservice – to the owner and to the customers. “No, I’m sorry, I can’t cut your hair today because you were late.” “I’d have to stay late, Read More …
Impersonations and Stream of Consciousness
Impersonations and stream of consciousness makes me think of Robin Williams. I have put these two words together but not because I was thinking of them together, but because one lead to the other. Impersonations are always fun to watch Read More …
Respect the Brand
I always get frustrated when retailers don’t honor and respect the brand (or the brands) in their store. Today I was absolutely certain that I saw a Krispy Kreme case in a convenience store. Sure, it was seen though the Read More …
Founder’s Vision
The Founder’s vision is one of the critical components that creates value in a successful company. Of course their leadership, continued dedication to the brand and amazing products or services are also key to develop it and to nurture it’s Read More …
Mmm Potato Chips
Mmmmm, potato chips are so good. Sure, I buy them, but I don’t always eat them because I know that I shouldn’t. But, I was at a friend’s house and she bought them to have for a small gathering and Read More …
Sometimes, a Tie is a Win
Sometimes, a tie is a win. Certainly a tie is better than a loss, but if you had a chance to win, that would be better… except when you know that the tie is a win for you. Last night, Read More …
Pretty Creative Business Move
Yesterday, I witnessed a pretty creative business move. I mean, a real move. Picking up from a retail lease for a restaurant that has been in the same place for years (and years.) Why would a successful restaurant move from Read More …
Knowledge is Good…
Knowledge is good, even if it is something you may not have wanted to know. Last night, I took a CPR class – so yes, this post is going the “health and medical” route today. I promise it won’t be Read More …
Fall Traditions
Fall traditions are certainly part of our life. We have some big holidays (Halloween and Thanksgiving) that are traditions for the fall – but also the little ones that are celebrated as they come. One of our favorite traditions is Read More …