Change is Hard
No, I am not talking about people who can’t count…who make it look like making change is hard. (That is a whole ‘nother topic.) I am talking about changes made by your favorite local retailer. I know that sometimes, brands Read More …
Category: opinion
The Right Demographics
If you have the ability to target the right demographics, it means that you know your audience. Design your product, your services, your book, your movie, your blog even…with the customers in mind. Modern action movie makers know whom it Read More …
Delete That Line
Back in January, our decision was resolute. We could no longer support the notion that a fax line mattered. Our two-line, multi-handset phone system had been compromised and we were unable to replace it “exactly” so we were unwilling and Read More …
It’s Not Too Late
It’s been this way for a while and not getting really much better so this morning I decided I had to do something about it. I was worried. Sincerely worried. Apparently, it’s not too late. Whew! I really thought that Read More …
Not Enough Hours In A Day
Sometimes, it seems like there are not enough hours in a day to do everything you want to do in your business. This is why, great leaders in successful businesses choose to delegate and cultivate staff to do work that Read More …
Closing Soon
So the sign says, closing soon. This means YAY! The shop is still open. Or does it? 20 minutes until the shop is done for the day. I don’t really care when you opened; well, maybe I do. I should Read More …
Come Back Again Soon
Isn’t it such a nice thing to know that you can come back again soon? I know it is a little cliched in the retail and restaurant industries, but it is still a good sentiment. There were customers, well, at Read More …
Go Home
For most people, at least I hope this is true for most people, you should go home for the holidays. It may not be the same, as the years go by the neighborhoods change, roads get detoured as they are Read More …
Fully Stocked
It is so nice to shop prior to a holiday when the store is fully stocked. Especially…especially when, you waited until after rush hour (there is one at the market, you know) and you were really nervous that you’d have Read More …
Limited Editions
Every season and holiday, now have limited editions of candy to help us celebrate – not just the Big 5*. Of course, the word limited is intended. The retailers do not want to be stuck with it after the last Read More …