Every year, without fail, the holidays seem to find a way of sneaking up us. It’s not that we’re unaware of the passage of time, it just seems to fly by faster than any of us wants it to. The only thing faster, (and scarier), than that spinning holiday clock is the amount of cash flying from our wallets. On average, Americans are ... Read More
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Five Tips for Hosting a Virtual Holiday Party
As hard as it is for all of us to believe, the holiday season is well underway. In fact, when this article is published, there will be only 27 more days until Christmas. As if the pressure of that fact is not enough, please let me remind you that you have limited time left to host a holiday party with your virtual colleagues. Now, ... Read More
Seasonal Strategies for a Thriving Business with Fluctuating Demand
The thing about being in a seasonal business is that you have to expect to be "in business" for only 2 to 3 months of the year. A seasonal business like mine (artificial Christmas trees) needs creativity, a good business plan, and a whole lot of strategy to thrive throughout the year. We have come to expect a time when products ... Read More
