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Developing a working relationship with influential, local charities in your trade area not only establishes your community commitment as a business owner, but can also provide an effective way to link...

Try These Calendar Management Tips

It seems that with every passing year, time management becomes harder and harder to get your arms around.  With new ways to communicate seemingly appearing daily, t...

Ever wonder what it is like to go from 10 stores to 100 stores?  

Until you experience that level of growth, you can be flying blind at times.  

At Gray Cat, we have experienced that growth three di...

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One of the most interesting activities that I have been involved with regarding branding is called a Semantic Differential exercise. It is important to delineate salient attributes that form the brand...

Recently, I appeared on the Steve Denny podcast where he asked me what were the most important items for a new business to have in place.

In short, it is nailing the basics - not chasing the shiny pe...

Organic growth by a retailer is an exciting time for the company. Reinvesting earnings into the expansion of their branded stores through new construction communicates that a) business has been good; ...

Last week, I was asked on a podcast what was the single most important item a leader can implement.  My answer was quick – hire people smarter than you.  This shouldn’t be considered a threat to your ...

Staying top of mind with people - for both their benefit and yours - is critical in maintaining and growing long-term relationships.

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If you are looking for a greater balance to your life, entrepreneurship may be a solution.  It can provide a mechanism for ramping up or ramping down work loads.