Management
Better When Bartered
Looking to give your garden center's layout a little extra oomph but don't have the extra cash to make renovations? Barter your space for some much needed improvements.Look around your garden center. It's nothing but... more »Secrets for Success in 2011
Slight improvements in one or two areas of your operation can translate into greatly increased profits here are 10 tips to help make that happen, and maybe more.The main reason why most retail businesses... more »You Can’t Grow Your Business by Cutting Costs
By continuing to manage our costs and aggressively communicating the power of flowers and plants, we have a real opportunity to set the stage for sustainable growth.It's been a tough couple of years for our... more »A New Page
Making improvement plans for 2011? Give your staff (and yourself) something they can sink their teeth in by simply asking: How?It only took 28 years, but I can finally say I understand what it means... more »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 »
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