Podcast, Article, and New Program Oh My

1. Listen to this Building a Smarter Planet podcast from IBM. "Is the Consumer King?"  features yours truly and others looking at how retailers can respond to the current economic pressures and the new breed of empowered consumers.

2. Garden Centers and  retailers who sell collectibles might enjoy this article "Growing a Collectibles Business" from Green Profit magazine.

3. I am offering an Every Day Success program for multi-unit managers.  This is a great opportunity for senior level managers of small chains as well as district/ area managers of any size chain. 

12 Weeks to Leading Every Day Success
This program is designed for the owners and executives of independent retailers to jump-start their business and ensure Every Day Success in 2009. The goal of this program is to create an extensive amount of change in a short period of time.  Only retailers who are open-minded and willing to do the required work should apply.

This program is a combination of one-on-one coaching, group teleconferences, partnering with another owner, and an intense amount of self-evaluation and development.

At the end of 12 weeks you will have:

• Removed the personal roadblocks that kept you from being an Every Day Success leader.

• Engaged every employee to ensure they are contributing to the store's every day success.

• Evaluated and improved the in-store sales experience to maximize every sales opportunity.

• Started on a path to create Every Day Success in 2009.

The first program begins Monday January 12th, 2009. Cost is $750.

Reserve your space now or contact me to find out if this program is right for you.  Call now because space is limited!