Competition that is right out front is pretty easy to identify. These are other service businesses that provide similar solutions to exactly the same challenges that we address with our clients.…
If you manufacture computer screens... or coffee cups, step ladders... or any other product from feather dusters to construction equipment... it's pretty easy to figure out where your main competition…
Although cable television had been around for decades, the 1980's saw its entry into the mainstream. The attraction was two-fold. First, we now had 24 hour news and entertainment on…
Recent studies show that most people now consider advertising during their favorite programming to be an interruption... which of course, it is. Whatever you are watching, or listening to, stops...…
For the third time in as many days, I was privy to a discussion between small business owners and marketers which revolved around the topic of 'positioning'. These conversations were…
I was asked the other day about our marketing plans as we launch our practice. Actually, the question revolved around the topic of new and emerging media, web-based marketing, and…
So, I'm watching a wildcard game last night between Indianapolis and San Diego, and suddenly something catches my attention. Now, I don't have a dog in this fight... or in…
As we're out and about, going from store to store... the same two-sentence conversations are happening everywhere. The question is familiar to all of us, "Can I help you?"... as…
Seasons are important. Many small businesses do half their annual volume during 'their' season, whenever that is, and however long it lasts. If you are involved in retailing... web-based or…
The lead story at every news break today was that Black Friday was back... this time for real as retailers braced for a flood of returns the day after Christmas.…