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7 Up-Selling Tips for a Short Holiday Shopping Season

November 20, 2019 | 1,144 views

7 Up-Selling Tips for a Short Holiday Shopping Season
7 Up-Selling Tips for a Short Holiday Shopping Season

The 2019 holiday season is a short one with fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, both online and physical stores have six fewer days to rack up sales. According to the National Retail Federation, this shopping season still represents 20% of the year’s sales, on average, for most stores. For some, it’s significantly higher.

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Give Yourself Permission to Take These Types of Work Breaks During the Holiday Madness

December 13, 2017 | 2,167 views

Give Yourself Permission to Take These Types of Work Breaks During the Holiday Madness

Give Yourself Permission to Take These Types of Work Breaks During the Holiday Madness

Whether you’re dealing with frantic shoppers trying to cross people off their giving list, you’re nose-to-nose with travelers who are trying to reach their family to get their celebrations started, or anything in between, one thing is certain: The holidays are a hectic time of year.

 

This season isn’t all about silver bells and Jolly ‘Ole St. Nick. This season is about becoming a workhorse to get your business out of the red and into the black for the close of the year.

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How to Become a Jolly Leader in Your Non-Profit This Holiday Season

December 6, 2017 | 1,705 views

How to Become a Jolly Leader in Your Non-Profit This Holiday Season

How to Become a Jolly Leader in Your Non-Profit This Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There are holiday parties, cheerful events to attend, and a lot of work on your plate. That last part might not sound fun, and it’s not. That’s why many leaders this time of year struggle to put on a happy face and know where to focus their efforts.

 

We’re here to help. Here are five ways you can improve your jolly demeanor and become a stronger leader this holiday season.

 

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It’s Time to Prepare Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season

October 25, 2017 | 1,768 views

It's Time to Prepare Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season

It’s Time to Prepare Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season

It’s hard to believe but pumpkin spice and candy canes galore are about to descend upon us as we welcome the 2017 holiday season. Is your retail business prepared? If not, now’s the time to get moving on your plans for how you’ll meet and beat the high expectations from the wave of buyers excited to spend money with you. Here are a few tips to get you started.

 

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Don’t Spook Your Volunteers Away This Holiday Season

October 4, 2017 | 1,832 views

Don't Spook Your Volunteers Away This Holiday Season

Don’t Spook Your Volunteers Away This Holiday Season

If the smell of pumpkin in the air hasn’t made it feel enough like Fall yet, the sight of ghosts and ghouls roaming the streets soon will. This is Halloween season and with it comes promise of fright as night descends. For children, zombies and witches are the big scare this time of year, but for adults, it’s the looming hustle and bustle of the holiday season, which has now officially kicked off.

 

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