The storm that blew through Bruce County a few weeks ago left a trail of downed trees including 7 on my partner’s property. It’s always a shame to see any tree disappear because of the benefit they have on the environment and we will be replacing them x3 at least. What it did mean was a lot of lumber that needed cutting up, chopping and splitting. Of course, this wood… Read More »The Top Business Skill You Don’t Use Enough
I think it is interesting to observe what companies are doing in marketing and sales during the current situation and look for lessons or ideas that either I or my clients might be able to learn from. This week gave me three opportunities to do just that with very different customer service experiences. Given the current economic climate, you might expect companies to be on their guard for retaining loyal… Read More »How Feedback Can Make or Break a Relationship
If someone is getting up your nose, then it may be on purpose as a way to influence your perception and connection to them. According to a recent Bloomberg Business Week Article there is a growing industry in the creation of ambient scents associated with brands and customer experiences. I can distinctly remember many years ago hearing about the UK supermarket retailer Tesco was reported to be pumping the fresh baked… Read More »Is someones personal brand getting up your nose?