by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 17, 2015 | Operational Insights
The fresh spring season is known for a lot of things: the official beginning of longer and warmer days, the essence of new beginnings, fresh buds and blooms and the ever-popular spring cleaning. While it’s a smart idea to remove the dust, dirt and clutter from...
by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 10, 2015 | Operational Insights
Whether you’re an elementary school teacher, an accountant or a marketing assistant, most professionals have felt the pressure and anxiety of not accomplishing every bullet on their lengthy daily to-do lists. When you’re a small business owner, the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 3, 2015 | Operational Insights
If you’re on social media (and by now, we sincerely hope that you are!) you’ve probably come across online contests of all types. Whether they’re offering a trip for two to Barbados, a free iPad Mini or a $100 gift card for a particular store, these...
by Olivia Shroyer | Feb 23, 2015 | Operational Insights
It’s hard to believe, but once upon a time social media was nothing more than a way to kill time and keep in touch with distant friends and relatives. But as the world becomes more digital, social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and...
by Olivia Shroyer | Feb 17, 2015 | Operational Insights
Whether it’s that delicious donut with your morning coffee or the contemporary accent chair to complement your new sofa set, chances are you’ve experienced the art of upselling as a consumer. As an independent retailer in the paint and decorating industry,...