School is out and summer vacations are in full swing! Your store has been given many new opportunities to greet customers in larger numbers over the next couple of months. What steps will you be taking to ensure your sales…
As you know, the holiday shopping season is one when the majority of purchases being made are gifts for loved ones. But, in our last blog, we pointed out how important it is for store owners to offer gifts to…
Here in Canada, Thanksgiving is coming up! This forthcoming weekend marks the annual occasion when we remind ourselves of what we’re thankful for. As a business owner, it’s wise to show your gratitude to those who support your business all…
For many people, summer is the best season of the year! It’s warm and sunny, giving us all reasons to leave home and explore the great outdoors. Generally speaking, business owners love the summer. Because the season brings people outdoors,…
No matter your industry, you have your fair share of competition. As a business owner, one of your primary objectives isn’t just to endear consumers to your brand – it’s to get them to choose your brand over its competitors.…
Congratulations on starting your new business! Surely, you’re feeling pretty amazing about the fact that your dream of owning a company has finally come to pass. Undoubtedly, you’ve put in a lot of time, money and effort to get your…
In the retail world, the last week of October is always a very interesting time of year. Halloween hasn’t quite come yet. However, holiday season excitement is starting to take effect. To be perfectly honest, the savviest of business owners…
In 2018, consumers are looking for much more from the companies they do business with than simply doing business with those companies. They’re looking for relationships. Now, don’t get us wrong. We’re not encouraging business owners to wine and dine…
We think it’s pretty safe to say that we live in the “era of feelings”. After all, one of the biggest news stories of the past week involves celebrities who had their feelings hurt. While many of us have experienced…
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely live with the belief that if you don’t do the job, the job won’t get done. While it’s good to have a hard-working, entrepreneurial spirit, it can certainly hurt your bottom line if…