Archive for September, 2009

You’ve gotta read this article written by guest blogger Susan Placek.  It takes more than a good idea, money, and a desire to build a successful business…
Sharks With A Passion
By Susan Placek
You won’t find me in front of my TV…

If you really have a desire to learn, there are all kinds of resources out there just waiting for you to find them.  There are three that you might check out if you aren’t familiar with them already. 

One that I…

bright-ideaA business has two functions: 

  • To serve its customers better than anyone else
  • To make a profit

If your business fails in either function for any length of time, the business itself will fail.

So you already provide great customer service and you’re still…

I am a busy person.  I check the computer many times each day in order to pull orders as they come in.  Once or twice a day, when I log in, I quickly check my emails, forum postings, and blogs…

Ever now and again, I make a post just to make us think and call it “Today’s One Minute Wisdom” because that is about all the time it takes to read.  As we approach the 4th quarter–our busiest season–here is…

Should you use Facebook to grow your business or is it a waste of time?  Facebook uses technology,  that wasn’t available when I first started my business, to help you network with potential and existing customers in your local area…

Award winning comedy writer Larry Gelbart — famous for such favorites as MASH and Tootsie–died this week. He helped create memorable TV comedy in the early days of television. When asked about it in an interview before his death, he…

Does Your Website Reflect the Image You Desire?

By James Hartier (Owner of GiftProsOnline)

I HAVE A FRIEND IN NYC, CHARLOTTE, WHO IS A MARKETING EXECUTIVE ON MADISON AVENUE. SHE TOLD ME THAT 92% OF PEOPLE JUDGE AND FORM AN OPINION ABOUT…

It’s a jungle out there.  You’re surrounded.  Everywhere you look, there are enemies.  You are all stalking the same prey.  Some of the enemies are giants that tower over you.  They have more weapons and more money to spend on…

Retail Lessons from an Unexpected Source

By Guest Blogger: Rick Segal of  The Retailer’s Advantage at ricksegal.com

We all know the rule — NEVER mix politics and business. That is one lesson that we all need to practice. It’s just too dangerous…