Let’s Talk. You Have A Problem.

Really.  Thanks so much for coming.  I am so glad that you agreed to meet with me.  Big Hug.  I promise to keep this short and sweet.  Because I love you, I have to share with you this teeny tiny small shortcoming that is really costing you.  We have all been talking about it and know that you would want … Read More

Your Count will be OFF!

It is that time of year…..no, I’m not talking about the holidays! If you are in retail, you know that ringing in the New Year also means it is physical inventory time. The number one thing to do before inventory starts is to talk to your staff about how important it is to get an accurate number. Explain to them … Read More

Contraction or Expansion. Which is better? Where are you?

There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the sun.  It is biblical.  There have been songs written about it. There’s a time to reap and a time to sow. Many of you are reaping!  Yay!! You are experiencing expansion. But contraction happens.  For no reason.  You can be doing everything the right way. And it … Read More

Are You Serious About More Profit? Or Just Hoping? Or Just Stupid? Part 2 to your Breakthrough

We are talking about the four basic segments of your Roapmap to your Breakthrough. 1.    Inventory 2.    Profitability 3.    Marketing 4.    Customer Service Last week, I addressed customer service.  CLICK HERE TO READ IT. Let me start with the definition of breakthrough.  It includes removing a barrier to success.  In my experience, that barrier is often a lack of knowledge … Read More

What Is The First Thing You Should Pay in 2013?

What Is The First Thing You Should Pay in 2013? The start of a new year is filled with hope and promise, right? Like you, I am very visual. The new year reminds me of a bright shiny new penny or a beautiful pristine landscape covered in snow. There is one thing that you have to pay to keep your … Read More