Posts by byolles
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Emerging Technologies and Employees: 5 Steps to a Meaningful Relationship
Before computers, we relied on typewriters. Before smartphones, we used flip phones. Before email, we sent snail mail. And before…
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How to Get Publicity for Your Retail Store: Part 2
A pitch is just an email introducing yourself and offering a topic you think the readers of a publication will be interested in. In this article we walk through a sample pitch.
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5 Best Ways to Motivate Employees and Strengthen Workplace Morale
You’ve heard that catchy song, “Happy,” from Pharrell Williams: “Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room…
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An Unwelcome Guest: Help Hotel Guests and Your Staff Weather Out Storms
No matter where your hotel is located, you’re bound to encounter some sort of extreme weather. Whether you’re dealing with…
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11 Ways to Tackle the Showrooming Effect and Secure More Sales
With online shopping and smart devices growing in popularity, it seems like showrooming, when people come into your store to…
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Hidden Reasons People Miss Work and 5 Ways to Fix Them
Running a business can be a bit like entering one of those raffles that states “Must be present to win.”…
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Keep Your Customers Listening: Avoid These 5 Cliche Call Center Phrases
If you’ve ever been stuck on the phone with the typical call center, you can practically predict what they’re going…
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5 Must-Have Marketing Tools for Retailers
Don’t just rely on in-store sales to market your retail business. Learn which online tools can really help you grow!
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Boost Restaurant Staff Engagement with These Shift Scheduling Tips
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7 Ways to Make Retail Employee Holiday Scheduling Easier
Scheduling retail employees during the holiday season can be a nightmare. In addition to secular holidays like Thanksgiving and New…
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How to Fix the 10 Most Common Retail Scheduling Complaints
If you’re creating employee schedules, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of complaints from employees. While you can’t eliminate…
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How to Improve Call Center Efficiency in 7 Steps
The first point of contact between customers and a business is the call center. Call center employees are on the…
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Is Flextime Right for Your Company?
With employees getting squeezed by greater demands both at work and at home, can flextime help you get their best…
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5 Ways to Prevent Employee Absences During Summer
It’s probably no coincidence that employees start missing more work right around the start of summer. Check out these five…
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How to Get Publicity for Your Retail Store: Part 1
Publicity isn’t a secret club you’re not invited to. It’s just a matter of knowing a few tips and tricks to get your foot in the door with local journalists.
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