One Way To Make Your Life Easier My goal is always to make your job easier and point out ways that you can do something once and re-use it! I know how many hats you wear and how much you have to do. I like to call this a “Rinse and Repeat”. Who doesn’t love that? Let’s dig in! … Read More
Are You Committed?
“If you are simply interested in something, you do what is convenient. If you are committed, you do whatever it takes.” – John Assaraf Let those words really sink in. This is about responsibility. The fact is that winners take responsibility which leads to success and more motivation and more happiness. It is all so easy to say, isn’t it? … Read More
3 Must Do Things for 4Q Marketing to Drive Your Raving Fans to Your Store!
It is HERE! We are in the midst of the 4th quarter and the end of the year will be here in just about 7 weeks. The great news is that there is still enough time to pump up your sales before then. Let’s talk about your marketing and advertising from now until them. There are 3 things you need … Read More
My team is making me crazy…
Dear Cathy, Do you allow other employees to do markdowns (or be in charge of them and make them)? How do you handle delegating that job (one specific employee)? Also, is it okay (wise, smart…..not sure of the right word to use here) to make a rule that NO MARKDOWNS are to be taken without my approval? Any reason this … Read More
Maximizing Events and Promotions: Strategies for Retail Success
Are you maximizing events and promotions in your retail store? The successful strategy I’m about to share with you just require 2 simple steps. But before I share it, let me set it up with this story from back when my son Christopher was in high school: “Mom, I need a morphsuit.” “What? What’s a morphsuit and why do you … Read More