Be There
If you say you will be there, you have to go. Unless, it is impossible to get there. The word on the street is, we will get some snow tomorrow. Not only are they realizing that while the forecast may Read More …
Category: retail
Try Anyway
Even when you think it can’t possibly work out…try anyway. Ask for what you want. Reach out with an offer. Do the research to see what is possible. Show up to check. Take a chance it will be there. You Read More …
Pre-Holiday Glitch
Can your business handle a pre-holiday glitch? Sometimes, size will allow you a small bit of grace from customers… in others your size will prevent a fix (you will just have to roll with it and hope for the best) Read More …
Rain or Snow
If you could choose – which would it be? Rain or snow for … the travel home after the holidays? the last bit of holiday weekend shopping and dining? the time when you hope your business brings in as much Read More …
A Little Tired
Sometimes, it isn’t just people who are more than a little tired. The retail store you just heard about, is less than perfect. It may have some random items of interest, but not enough to be more than a passing Read More …
Wait and Save
Book now and pay more, or wait and save – which would you choose? It doesn’t always work that way, but in this case, since we have the time, we can delay a day or two. This (according to the Read More …
Prebook and Save
Sure, they say it all the time. Prebook and save… but is it really true that you will come out ahead? There is a risk. Both for the customer and the company. On the one hand, you are committing ahead Read More …
Just a Penny
Is it going to still be possible to run a promotion for just a penny if they/when they stop making them? Maybe we will just have to buy five of everything, or at least mix and match until it adds Read More …
Fresh Ideas
We must always welcome fresh ideas to help facilitate a creative streak and maybe something fun. Start by asking questions. People should all chime in. No bad questions… Everyone collaborate. Come together. Prompt the group with one word after another. Read More …
Figure It Out
Do the math, figure it out. You can estimate, guess or be more specific. There are models. You probably have plans. (Maybe even a budget?) Definitely look at the spending history. Take the best swag at it you can. There Read More …