All The Single Ladies
While Beyoncé may have said it with the most amount of style and panache, moms around the world would argue they said it first and just as loudly. All the single ladies of the world should be given what they Read More …
Category: retail
Owner or an Employee
This week I went to a seminar that talked about the difference between being an owner or an employee. Then, I had a few follow up – unsolicited conversations – with people about owning a business verses working in one. Read More …
Simple Statement
Marketing is all about grabbing the attention of the customer, or should I say, the potential customer and turning them into a buyer. You may not be able to appeal to everyone. Not everyone needs nor wants your product or Read More …
Flowers Create Smiles
Most people can agree that giving flowers creates smiles. This is definitely the season of flowers. From Valentines through Easter and Administrative Professionals Day (this past week) and Doctors & Nurses Day (coming up soon!) We are in the heat Read More …
Friendly But Not Friends
So…You are friendly but not friends with each other. They are your customers, they are your employees (maybe they are your handyman.) They could be more, but they don’t have to be. In other words, it’s actually very easy to Read More …
Vacations and Traffic
Two hazards of small businesses are vacations and traffic, but usually not at the same time. Unfortunately, both keep your customers away from your business, potentially for an extended period of time. This spring, schools around us were off on Read More …
Concierge Level Service
So, long story short. We had a car that was totaled in an accident about 3 weeks ago. My father-in-law was driving and he is, luckily, doing pretty well recovering considering how much vehicle damage was sustained. (Gotta LOVE those Read More …
Slightly Better
Earlier today, we had quite a little party here. Last minute we decided what we were going to have for food – it had been maybe brunch, maybe lunch, maybe mid-day but not staying for dinner…We thought we would keep Read More …
Oh Those French
Many Americans (and other world people) will say “oh, those French…” and it isn’t meant in a good way. So, my ancestry is French – ooh la la – yea, whatever…it was centuries ago, but it still gets a bit Read More …
A Proper Thank You
I used to be the perfect gift recipient, with a proper thank you card written out for each and every gift receiving occasion. I went so far as to clearly document gifts to my kids, and have – in my Read More …