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12/10/2024

I think someone has hacked my account. I didn't post the posts that I see below.

01/03/2023

The past few years have been "different", to say the least! Covid affected just about everyone, many businesses suffered and closed, people lost their jobs. livelihoods -a lot of contract, independent and small business owners lost the entire business. Marketing and advertising, especially in the restaurant and entertainment fields was almost at a standstill. I am one of many that have had to make changes....

The past few years have been “different”, to say the least! Covid affected just about everyone, many businesses suffered and closed, people lost their jobs. livelihoods -a lot of con…

05/13/2021

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12/30/2020

Although 2020 has been a very strange year that will never be forgotten - life, and business, has to go on. It's time for business entrepreneurs to - time to decide if and what business you want to keep, or what new business prospects to pursue in 2021. With the past months of restaurant and retail restrictions, curfews, and general cut backs on spending and with Holiday shopping over - people are trying to get back to normal - if there is really a return to…...

Although 2020 has been a very strange year that will never be forgotten – life, and business, has to go on. It’s time for business entrepreneurs to – time to decide i…

12/03/2020

Many businesses, especially small and locally owned, need to use creative ways to promote. In a previous blog, I wrote about Cross Promoting with other businesses in your area. This will talk about HOW to USE the information you gather. It's a waste of time and money to just run a contest, give away a prize, get information and feedback and then do nothing with it....

Many businesses, especially small and locally owned, need to use creative ways to promote.  In a previous blog, I wrote about Cross Promoting with other businesses in your area. This will talk…

11/30/2020

Most business owners, managers and staff have heard the term -Promote at one time or another. But many are not quite sure or understand what it really does. Cross Promoting with other business(es) in your area can extend your (and their) budgets, save you $$$, and generate new customers. Running contests in your store is a good example. Find a business that…...

Most business owners, managers and staff have heard the term -Promote at one time or another. But many are not quite sure or understand what it really does. Cross Promoting with other busines…

11/11/2020

Sometimes in life we have to learn to take disappointment and turn it around. A group of us went on an Alaskan cruise hoping to see whales as well as the other beautiful sights to see in Alaska. Blue Ice Bergs. American Eagles. Seals. Waterfalls. Quaint towns. Beautiful scenery. Mountains. Assorted wildlife and so much more...but seeing whales or even one whale was at the top of the list for one person. ...

Sometimes in life we have to learn to take disappointment and turn it around. A group of us went on an Alaskan cruise hoping to see whales as well as the other beautiful sights to see in Alaska. B…

11/03/2020

Ever notice that business owners who say advertising (or marketing or promotions) do not work usually advertise their Going Out of Business Sale? Wait, What? Amazing how advertising works when it's too late. wink..wink! Anyone ever wonder why supermarkets (and car dealers) still advertise? We all know they exist, we have our favorite stores, and we know pretty much what they sell - but they still… [ 276 more words ]

Ever notice that business owners who say advertising (or marketing or promotions) do not work usually advertise their Going Out of Business Sale? Wait, What? Amazing how advertising works when it& #…

10/27/2020

There are many, many different ways to to work, especially salespeople. Management knows you have to amp them up and get adrenal going to be able to cold call and sell - it applies to any type of work. Unmotivated is Unproductive! If you've ever been in a sales position where you had to go out and cold call… [ 315 more words ]

There are many, many different ways to to work, especially salespeople.  Management knows you have to amp them up and get adrenal going to be able to cold call and sell –…

10/13/2020

We all know what NOT to say in front of kids - but we forget they hear the things adults say differently than adults mean sometimes. Years ago I did training sessions for a group of Tupperware salespeople in my home. Most of the dealers were female and Tupperware Parties were held at night, making it a good way for moms to make some extra money; they were very popular and a way of socializing. [ 270 more words ]

We all know what NOT to say in front of kids – but we forget they hear the things adults say differently than adults mean sometimes. Years ago I did training sessions for a group of Tupperwar…

10/09/2020

Years ago, a restaurant client of mine asked for help in reviewing his menu. We gathered a lot of info, listed the most ordered dishes, and did a cost analysis of menu items. I found that one item's cost was way over the normal acceptance % - it was at almost 85% cost! He was losing money every time it was served. [ 185 more words ]

Years ago, a restaurant client of mine asked for help in reviewing his menu. We gathered a lot of info, listed the most ordered dishes, and did a cost analysis of menu items. I found that one item…

10/07/2020

With Covid-19 affecting all businesses, especially local small businesses and restaurants, it's time to get creative to generate enough income to keep the doors open. Too many restaurants are suffering and in danger of joining the ever-growing number closing permanently. Owners are looking for ways to generate income and keep the doors open. Too often, the first thought is to raise prices. [ 419 more words ]

With Covid-19 affecting all businesses, especially local small businesses and restaurants, it’s time to get creative to generate enough income to keep the doors open. Too many restaurants are…