There is a group that is interested in capturing input from bloggers, like me, that put out content on a regular basis for our readers - called Blog FEED.  This is an interesting experiment and I am participating.  I will let you know the results - whether it be increased traffic, increased comments, or just [...]

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I came across an interesting article by JAMIE HERZLICH on Newsday.com today that just compelled me to comment on.  The good news is that the title of the article is spot on, “Small Business: Good Customer Service is Key.”  However, I don’t think Jamie took it as far as it could be to accomplish what [...]

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I wrote and article about a month ago titled, “Be Disruptive, Build Loyalty and Consistently Beat your Competition - 5 Steps to Succeeding in Difficult Times.”  The article, I have to say, was a great benefit to a lot of people, at least there were a lot that downloaded the article.  Because of that response [...]

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I just read an interesting article in Marketing Profs that I wanted to share with you.  The article, “Three Uncustomer Customer Service Mindsets that Deliver,” gives the reader three different ways to potentially build a better experience and loyalty.
I left a comment on their site that basically said, good idea, but not something that will [...]

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I thought I would take a bit of a break today and share some humor with you.  But first a little background…
As most of my readers know, I believe “Social Media” is here and just beginning to make its impact on businesses.  I didn’t say “Social Networking,” I said “Social Media.”  There is a difference.  [...]

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Since I live in “Starbucks land” and “Microsoft land” there doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by where there isn’t some article on Starbucks in the papers.  The latest is on the extensive layoffs this year and next year and the store closings all over the country - or should I say the world!  [...]

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