17th August 2008
The next time you are visiting your favorite apparel store, stop, then smell! That's right, stop what you're doing and take a long whiff. Notice anything of interest? Chances are you'll discover a distinct smell. Whether you have noticed it before or ...
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28th July 2008
Quickâ"in language that speaks of donor benefit, what is unique, compelling, and clearly distinguishes your store(s) from your competitors? Go ahead . . . think about it for awhile; then, write down your response.
Now, ask your lead sales associate to...
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24th July 2008
He had been with us only a short time when one of my vice presidents exclaimed, "Mission requires margin!" Though most of us in management have probably heard this tidbit of wisdom, I for one, had never heard it expressed so succinctly.
To accomplish m...
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23rd July 2008
The funds states use to pay unemployment benefits are running low, raising fears of higher taxes on businesses and less money to help out-of-work employees during tight economic times. Wall Street is worried that rising energy prices are causing c...
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