We Had Extras
“We had extras!” is what the the new trainee, who spoke very clearly and precisely into the drive-thru speaker system, said as she handed us a bag, on top of the dozen and the hash browns. They were free donuts. Read More …
Category: retail
One Thing
Yesterday’s post was about a “can do” attitude, but it was also about just one thing, one little thing that you can do for your business to help it grow. What if once a quarter or once a month, you Read More …
We Can Do That
“Sure, we can do that!” is what every business should do or at least aspire to do… What is a customer worth? It’s a loaded question, of course and can’t be answered without a lot more data. So, let’s turn it Read More …
Power of Suggestion
The power of suggestion has always been a very strong tool. I put my idea out there last night. I am not sure, at the time, whether I had a strong preference one way or another, but I am happy Read More …
That’s Not All
It’s Friday, but that’s not all there is to the week. We still have one (or two, depending on your perspective) days left. Of course, here in eastern Pennsylvania, as we brace for an historic blizzard, the week’s retail sales Read More …
So What If It’s January
So what if it’s January? I don’t care what the “norms” are for the month – and neither should you. I bought a cheesecake on Friday from Termini Brother’s Bakery. I found (and ate) some Girl Scout Cookies over the Read More …
Account Login
Why is it that you must always have an account login field on your website? I mean, okay, it isn’t really a question. I know the answer. But come on folks. I have so many passwords and user names and Read More …
Oh The Offers
Oh, the offers you get for sales and discounts that drag you from the comfort of your home and make you go shopping! Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a holiday and a great day for retail sales. Read More …
Filling The Shelves
We spend our time filling the shelves with everything around us with photos, memorabilia and books (oh, and more books.) The digital age was supposed to help us eliminate paper, but we still love the tangible. We take tons and Read More …
Getting The Word Out
If you own a company, run a non-profit or need to rally support for a community effort, your biggest challenge can be in getting the word out. Word. Words. The Mission. The end game. The goal – whatever it is Read More …