Recently a grocery chain in our area announced they were closing their doors after 75 years of business. The specialty foods store was recognized for their selection of local cheeses, fruit, and produce. They sited changing economic factors and increased competition as the reason for their demise. News was met with mixed responses when it … Continue reading “Why Awesome is Easy”
Do you deal with international clients? As technology improves, more and more of us find ourselves dealing with customers that have different customs and cultures then ours. While this is great for business, dealing with international clients does require a little more finesse, as differences in culture mean differences in business practices and customs as … Continue reading “4 Ways To Overcome Cultural Barriers When Dealing With Customers Overseas”
On Monday, longtime Midwest retailer, American TV announced that it would be closing its doors for good ending nearly 1000 jobs over multiple locations. Doug Reuhl, President and CEO, declared an “unforgiving economy” as one of the issues for its (American’s) demise. The interweb lit up with comments ranging from reflection of a longtime Wisconsin … Continue reading “Why American TV has No One to Blame but Themselves”
Change is always happening so why do we avoid it?
A few years ago Circuit City filed for bankruptcy. At that time, Best Buy looked to be in a very good position to control the world of electronics. Today, times have changed. Best Buy faces an uphill climb against competitors such as Walmart and Amazon. Market share continues to be impacted by price and convenience. … Continue reading “Can Best Buy Survive?”