A Key Competitive Advantage
For profit or not-for-profit, many organizations do not properly utilize meetings as a tool for communication. Many times meetings are not effective because the three simple rules of meetings are forgotten.
Category: Operations
A Merchant’s Day
Being a successful merchant means doing many small things better than everyone else. If success were the result of doing one or two things well, everyone would be successful. Success though comes from everyone pulling and working together.
Risk, Innovation, and Failure
How does your organization approach failure?
Silly question?
Okay, let’s ask another … How does your organization approach innovation?
It is rare for any new idea or concept to be fully formed and perfect the day it is suggested. Most fresh ideas and products go through much trial and error before they reach their final form. This leads us back to the initial question …
“WHAT IF” file
Having a “What If” file gives your associates the comfort of knowing they have the tools they need to handle their jobs in unusual circumstances.
Small & Medium sized Organizations – Theft and Fraud Prevention Tips
There are many “warning signs” that can help you avoid being a victim. Anticipating that fraud attempts are going to occur, putting preventative measures in place may be your best defense. It is not a question of “if” your organization might be a potential victim of theft or fraud; it is only a question of “when.”
A different kind of store …
Providing value for your customers; making the sales experience easy and hassle free; having integrity, building trust; respecting your customer … these are some of the key selling fundamentals on the path to on-line sales success.
Competitive Advantages 101 – The Secret of Your Success
To do more than survive, to succeed in any field of endeavour, you and your organization need to have as many competitive advantages as possible. Always being thinking about what makes you special, different, and better.
UNIQUENESS 101 – Opt out of the Race to Zero.
Opting out of the race to zero margins, zero profit, and zero loyalty will make you different. Listen to what customer’s say, price is important but so is value, build value and you build loyalty.
TRAINING 101 – WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY
Training your associates should be your greatest competitive advantage. Build on your on-boarding and out train your competition, it will make you stand out.
CHANGE 101 – USING RED TEAMS
Successfully implementing change can be difficult for any organization, small or large. Consider using a “Red Team” to improve your chances of success.