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The Promotions Are Starting to Pay Off

So last week Jill talked about the “business of the week” promotion. At my salon we decided to do it as a team. Three of the service providers including myself are currently doing this promotion. One

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Parking Problems and a Possible Solution

The building we are in is a warehouse and there is a huge indoor batting cage business on one end. It frequently has teams that go in to practice all at once, so the parking lot

More Self-Promotion: The Gift Bag Drop

When we drive to work, do we pay attention to all of the neighboring businesses? Do we realize the buildings we pass are full of opportunities? Do we miss out on all of the potential clients

Can’t Wait to Try It

Jill’s “Business of the Week” strategy is a great idea! I am very excited to try this technique. I have spent the last couple of evenings figuring out which businesses to choose for the next few weeks

Reach Out to Neighboring Businesses

Last week we talked about the importance of self-promotion and the significance of getting out there to promote yourself. This leads me to my first suggestion: the “Business of the Week.”  This is a great way

Self-Promotion Is a Must

Who wants to fold towels for hours in the back room? Who wants to sit around and wait for a possible walk-in? Who wants to count down the minutes until it’s time to end our clientless

Like You Know

Two years ago I entered some cupcakes into our local county fair and I got Best in Show. Yes, I’m bragging a little. But also just some background so it makes sense to you that the

Journal for Success

Last week the weather changed all of my plans (and everyone else’s in the state of Georgia). We were hit with a snow and ice storm that had everyone homebound for at least three days. (Some people

This is a GOOD Omen, Right?

So about that screaming ... I think I'm done now. I've been feeling that scream since mid-November and I really thought I'd be over it by New Year's Eve.As it turns out, this week has been

Christmas Party

We had a Christmas party at the salon as a customer appreciation event. My day got off to a late start. Due to inclement weather, there was a two-hour delay with the elementary school opening, so