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On an icy Saturday morning in early December, a small group of women bustle about a storefront kitchen tucked into a quiet stretch of a normally busy thoroughfare. One woman, seated at a desk, flips... more »Web 101: Getting Your Garden Center’s Website Off the Ground
To create a presence on the Internet, explain what your business offers and help your customers find your business, there are two important steps to take before you begin to merge onto the gridlocked information... more »Get On Board with “On-Boarding”
It makes no difference whether you use the term "on-boarding" or "new-hire orientation" to describe what you do to help new employees successfully transition from outsiders to insiders. The effort that you put into the... more »It’s A Girls’ World
A lively crowd of about 2,500 women (with a sprinkling of men) gathered at Mahoney's Garden Centers' Winchester, Mass., location one Wednesday evening in November. While admiring the garden center's holiday decorations and displays, they... more »The Art of the Layout
Store planning and design are consistently at the top of our list of things retailers need to do well in order to have a successful store. Merchandise will sell itself when a store's design is... more »A Fresh Start
For many in our industry, 2007 presented more than its fair share of challenges, from the unpredictable environment to a shaky economy. But when we asked these six industry leaders two garden center owners... more »Catering to a Changing Customer Base
Q: I understand you were an independent garden center owner for several years and currently work closely with local nurseries in your design business. From your experience as an owner, consumer and gardening spokesman, how... more »A New Hue for the New Year
I don't believe in traditional New Year's resolutions.Despite all my best intentions, those clichéd promises to myself to lose weight or volunteer more have ended up backfiring more than they've helped mold a better me.Usually,... more »Merchandiser Of The Year – Smith’s Acres
Welcome to the first annual Lawn & Garden Retailer Merchandiser of the Year Award. We are introducing you to the first of three finalists (in no particular order): Smith's Acres in Niantic, Conn. The unique... more »Summarizing the Season
Becky, 48Dallas, Texas I had a lot of fun this year with gardening. The summer in Texas was not as hot as usual, and my plants lasted longer. I enjoyed the flowers and plants I... more »From Beans to Beats
What is a company supposed to do once it has become a household name synonymous with its main product? Expand even further. At least, that is the answer for Starbucks Coffee Co., the coffeehouse powerhouse... more »Keeping (Your) Cash in Your Pocket
"It's not what you bring in, it's what you keep." You've heard that many times before. Are you doing enough to keep what you should? If cash seems to be slipping through your fingers, read... more »
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