Management

July 2011

Give Me A Break

The Breakroom is an important space, whose proper purpose must be defined and protected so as to serve the most critical and important functions all the time and that is to serve the people who... more »

July 2011

The Tattoo Shop Lesson

If a tattoo shop owner knows the importance of virtual customer feedback, is there any reason you don't?The tattoo shop on the corner of my street knows the virality of word of mouth. The tattoo... more »

June 2011

Take It Outside

New trends in landscape lighting show that when it comes to extending warm summer nights, the answer is in the lights.Improved TechnologyThe biggest trend right now in landscape lighting is LEDs, says Tommy Herren, better... more »

June 2011

Let me explain…

...why The Garden Corner decided to grow its own nursery stock and why some of its customers might be interested in doing the same.We call it "Grow Your Own!" The idea is simple enough though... more »

June 2011

Start Your Wine-ing

From a dizzying array of product selection to upscale clientele, wine shops and garden centers have a lot in common — and even more to learn from each other.Independent, locally-owned business. Big-chain competition. Multiple pricepoints.... more »

June 2011

The Markdown Truth

Understanding the truth about markdowns can be your first step in turning this negative aspect of the retail business into a positive.The word itself strikes fear in the hearts of most retailers. Call it by... more »

May 24, 2011

Trendspotting at This Year’s Chelsea Flower Show

From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety and some common themes to be seen at the Chelsea Flower Show this week.From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety... more »

Retail’s 7 Deadly Sins

Retail’s 7 Deadly Sins

The original list of Seven Deadly Sins is more than 1,500 years old. Here's an updated version for independent lawn and garden retailers. Feeling guilty?The Seven Deadly Sins, first identified by St. John Cassian and... more »

Ensuring a Better Return

Ensuring a Better Return

From landscape design assistance to the utilization of a new customer survey program, Rice's Nursery is taking necessary steps to keep its customers coming back.No one can say Rice's Nursery doesn't take risks — and... more »

April 13, 2011

Selecta’s New Website Boasts High Functionality

With a fresh web design and access to pertinent information, Selecta's new website can help meet the demands of the contemporary gardener.With a fresh web design that complements the company's unique plant styling, Selecta recently... more »

April 2011

Cash Flowing

Are you doing all you can to monitor inventory and sales in order to maintain and strengthen your cash flow?Let's begin with one simple multiple choice question. Which answer below helps to improve cash flow?A.... more »

April 2011

The Garden-to-Table Garden Center

Empower your customers and establish your garden center as a leader in your community's garden-to-table movement with necessary workshops and events.As more people are becoming aware of where their food comes from and how it's... more »