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Being more innovative requires making better decisions. A friend uses a filter called “Time, Talent, Treasure” to help her make important decisions. She learned this from a co-worker [...]

When is the last time you attended the grand opening of something? (Your own events don’t count!) Or, except for a hot movie or concert ticket, waited in line to […]

Opening a new store? There is a great awareness-building article posted by Scott Kuhn on the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers website. It covers the basics and benefits of [...]

How does your business compare to your competition when it comes to customer service? What about your product & service offerings? What about the general appearance of your location? Often [...]

High school and college graduations are upon us, as is Father’s Day (the 3rd Sunday in June). Traditionally lumped together for “Dads & Grads” promotions, these two [...]

URGENT MESSAGE: Boss is in market visiting stores. At ours now. Could be headed anywhere within the district. Be prepared! It is one of the oldest tricks in the book. […]

Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated the 2nd Sunday in May. (In the UK it is 3 weeks before Easter is celebrated). What better way to celebrate the […]

National Small Business Week kicks off the first week of May. According to the Small Business Association website: Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued […]