Entries from October 2008

October 31, 2008

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

If you ever watched the tv show Cheers then instantly you’ll remember Norm – the fellow that was greeted as he walked through the pub’s door with a hearty cheer of his name. “Norm!” With a smile and a wave Norm took his favorite stool at the end of the counter and then did what [...]

October 15, 2008

Do Businesses Need Boundaries?

We’ve heard that old saying that “good fences make good neighbors” but can the same be said for business practices. I think so. Just because the guy down the street runs his business one way doesn’t mean its ideal for how you run your business. And, because I discount a certain percent to my customers [...]