Bulk Candy Dispensers, Marcus Lemonis, The Profit and Farrell’s Ice Cream

So, I’m watching television over the weekend (I mean… “doing business research”) and catching up on a CNBC series called “The Profit” and about 20 minutes into the program I’m scrambling Continue ReadingBulk Candy Dispensers, Marcus Lemonis, The Profit and Farrell’s Ice Cream

You need to know what’s on your store shelves

As reported in The Verge, the social media image sharing and curation site Pinterest just launched a new visual search tool called Lens which is basically an app for identifying Continue ReadingYou need to know what’s on your store shelves

Your Store’s Three Words

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Every January writer, speaker, and business-owner-helper Chris Brogan chooses three words that will frame his focus and energy for the coming year. Hundreds (thousands?) of his fans and followers follow suit. Continue ReadingYour Store’s Three Words

Are you a Master of the Welcome?

Are you a Master of the Welcome? Hope so. The first words out of your mouth frame the entire customer experience. Consider these two facts: According to The Wall Street Continue ReadingAre you a Master of the Welcome?

Wire Candy and Snack Racks Can Increase Your Sales

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It seems like it’s pretty much non-stop candy sales season from Halloween through Christmas to Valentine’s Day and beyond to Easter! How were the candy sales in your store this Continue ReadingWire Candy and Snack Racks Can Increase Your Sales