The Gray Cat Blog
A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.
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...
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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 ...
I recently created a new presentation called There’s a New Store in Town – Are You Ready for the Disruption?   This presentation covered a myriad of topics – with examples from both
...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. Â It can provide a mechanism for ramping up or ramping down work loads.
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If you’re willing to implement some of the ideas contained in any of these three Gray Cat books, you may have found some answers.
Learn how to cut $50 a mon...
Sure, we all want to make a lot of money but sometimes it is the lifestyle of entrepreneurship that is most attractive.
