The Gray Cat Blog
A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.
Gray Cat lives by its credo "More than consulting, we actually get work done."
In this podcast episode with Estaban Riano, I talk about strategic project management.
When times are great, leadership can be straight forward. Set stretch goals; inspire the team; give them the tools to succeed; and get out of their way. A leader can have his team on cruise control ...
In this podcast episode with Steve Denny, we discuss how AI will make its way into every day business and all of the necessary steps that need to be in place in advance.
Budgets are tight, but you need to move top line sales – fast! What is a quick and easy way to expand your customer base? Partnering with noncompeting retailers to help your broaden exposure is a simp...
 John Matthews is the president and CEO of Gray Cat Enterprises and is responsible for the management of all consulting activities for the firm, which include:
1) Â Retail consulting and project manag...
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? Â
Until you experience that level of growth, you can be flying blind at times. Â
At Gray Cat, we have experienced that growth three di...
Original content, all the time. Â
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; ...
