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It Ain’t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings
Despite some indicators of economic progress, the recession wears on, and consumer confidence is still low. Can you take those lemons and make lemonade?Well, she's hummed a few bars in the past few months, but... more »Why, How and What
Here's an idea worth spreading: Customer relationships based on shared values are far more powerful than any new product or merchandising strategy!Ideas are powerful and have the power to change the way we think and... more »Why You Should Never Listen To Your Customers
It's not what you think! Don't abandon your customers just know when to stop paying attention to their short-term needs and use your expertise to start looking toward the future.Is Pohmer losing it again?... more »Pareto’s Principle Rocks!
The "80/20 rule," first identified by an Italian economist in 1906, says investment and results are disproportionately related. Who knew a concept developed more than 100 years ago could still ring so true?I think there... more »Six Print Ad Pitfalls
Social media has really exploded, but traditional print marketing isn't dead by any means. Are your ads as compelling as they can be? Here's a look at what not to do. When it comes to... more »The Road We’re On
"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in WonderlandMost of you made a number of hard decisions going into spring 2009, decisions necessary... more »Capitalize On Unlikely Sources
You're an expert in your own right, but there are resources in your own backyard that could make your garden center look better and increase your draw for customers with an expanded knowledge base. Are... more »In the Landscape, It’s All About Quality,
These are tough times, no doubt. There's little room for mistakes, so save yourself time and money by choosing the best products from the start and guarantee success and satisfaction for your customers at... more »Turn Sunshine Into Profits
Make your independent garden center the community authority on outdoor living with great selection, a trend-forward staff and a strong online identity.One of my favorite spring rituals is visiting local garden centers to watch the... more »When Opportunity Knocks…
Emerging from the recession are new, grounded consumers, and no industry is better positioned to resonate with their values than ours. Do you know how to get in step with them?The classic definition of insanityis... more »Facebook: The ‘X’ Files
Get in touch with your younger potential customer base and show your existing customers how with the times you are by hopping on FacebookAs an independent retailer, two of the most important things... more »Will We Ever See the “Good Old Days” Again?
Times are changing, and so are consumers. These changes could offer opportunities your business never had in the past... Are you ready to take advantage of them?I think we can all remember some time in... more »
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