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1 Feedback is your friend (even the bad stuff) Friday, 03 February 2012
2 Guarantee that your customers will receive a compliment... Thursday, 02 February 2012
3 Provide a guarantee against loss of diamonds (with a condition) Wednesday, 01 February 2012
4 Ask your vendors to prepare an album of their 25 top sellers... Tuesday, 31 January 2012
5 For female self-purchasers, show color first Monday, 30 January 2012
6 Stand out in their mail box... Friday, 27 January 2012
7 Let her write the address... Thursday, 26 January 2012
8 After the sale comes reassurance... Wednesday, 25 January 2012
9 Don't Just Set Goals, Set S-M-A-R-T Goals Tuesday, 24 January 2012
10 Respond to bargainers with a cringe... Monday, 23 January 2012
11 When Asked to choose, dodge... Friday, 20 January 2012
12 Don't hold the product when telling the price... Thursday, 19 January 2012
13 See the grandma test... Wednesday, 18 January 2012
14 Be Pet Friendly... Tuesday, 17 January 2012
15 Junk the 'No Food' sign... Monday, 16 January 2012
16 The nose doesn't lie... Friday, 13 January 2012
17 Be aggressive in building your database... Thursday, 12 January 2012
18 Write envelopes by hand... Wednesday, 11 January 2012
19 Be interesting. Take a break... Tuesday, 10 January 2012
20 Teach them how to pick up a gemstone... Monday, 09 January 2012
21 File those wish lists ... Friday, 06 January 2012
22 Now's the time to buy Christmas supplies... Thursday, 05 January 2012
23 Always be looking for your next recruit... Wednesday, 04 January 2012
24 Leverage your credit card... Tuesday, 03 January 2012
25 Look sharp, feel good... Monday, 02 January 2012
26 Vague goals can lead to big breakthroughs... Friday, 30 December 2011
27 Gift birthstones to customers' kids... Thursday, 29 December 2011
28 For extra revenue, charge a small fee to tighten stones... Wednesday, 28 December 2011
29 Start an exercise routine for better health and business... Tuesday, 27 December 2011
30 Use numbers, not percentages Monday, 26 December 2011
31 Sleeping in on Christmas? You'll pay for it on Monday... Friday, 23 December 2011
32 Sleep on the job can help productivity... Thursday, 22 December 2011
33 Compliment employees in front of others... Wednesday, 21 December 2011
34 Banish these four words... Tuesday, 20 December 2011
35 Ensure your follow-up call will be warmly received... Monday, 19 December 2011
36 Make shopping fun again - limit the number of options you show... Friday, 16 December 2011
37 The importance of greeting Thursday, 15 December 2011
38 A live choir can draw a crowd to your store Wednesday, 14 December 2011
39 Group photos can make your store a friendly haven... Tuesday, 13 December 2011
40 It's starting to smell a lot like Christmas... Monday, 12 December 2011
41 Organize up-selling and add-ons, earn more... Friday, 09 December 2011
42 Reorder fast sellers EVERY day... Thursday, 08 December 2011
43 Work the phone... Wednesday, 07 December 2011
44 Become Add-on City This Christmas... Tuesday, 06 December 2011
45 Let Your Best Customers Shop in Private... Monday, 05 December 2011
46 How to wear 4-inch high heels...without the pain. Friday, 02 December 2011
47 Offer to Restore Order to Your Customers' Jewelry Boxes Thursday, 01 December 2011
48 Ohhmmmm...take 5 and meditate. Wednesday, 30 November 2011
49 It's the final moment they remember... Tuesday, 29 November 2011
50 Start networking early - hold a pre-party. Monday, 28 November 2011
51 Want to kill the romance? Pull out a cert... Friday, 25 November 2011
52 Get lessons from the big boys... Thursday, 24 November 2011
53 Slip fliers in bridal books... Wednesday, 23 November 2011
54 Grab some sun while it lasts... Tuesday, 22 November 2011
55 90 hours a week and loving it! Monday, 21 November 2011
56 Sales lessons that sticks... Friday, 18 November 2011
57 Target talent on home leave... Thursday, 17 November 2011
58 Break some moves. Bust some stress... Wednesday, 16 November 2011
59 Spread the good word via cards... Tuesday, 15 November 2011
60 Slow and sure gets the message accross... Monday, 14 November 2011
61 Uh-oh, it's personal report card time... Friday, 11 November 2011
62 Got your splurchandise ready? Thursday, 10 November 2011
63 When no greeting card is better Wednesday, 09 November 2011
64 A memorable parking lot? It's possible... Tuesday, 08 November 2011
65 Get those errands out of way now... Monday, 07 November 2011
66 Respond to "Just Looking" in a way to start a conversation... Friday, 04 November 2011
67 Turn customers into models for their wish lists... Thursday, 03 November 2011
68 Out shopping? Always be hiring... Wednesday, 02 November 2011
69 Set up a scoreboard only your staff can read... Tuesday, 01 November 2011
70 Make sure your temps help not hinder... Monday, 31 October 2011
71 Remember your retired former employees. You may need them... Friday, 28 October 2011
72 Open a gem bar to promote custom pieces... Thursday, 27 October 2011
73 Monitor your blog comments for spam... Wednesday, 26 October 2011
74 Extra responsibility can empower and motivate your employees... Tuesday, 25 October 2011
75 Seasonal hires often transition into permanent staff — train them well at the start... Monday, 24 October 2011
76 Have photos on hand of every piece of jewelry in your store... Friday, 21 October 2011
77 Dying plants reflect badly on your store management... Thursday, 20 October 2011
78 Increase your sales in four words... Wednesday, 19 October 2011
79 Big leadership is often built on small gestures... Tuesday, 18 October 2011
80 Identify job candidates' weak spots... Monday, 17 October 2011
81 If a customer asks for a discount, cheer! Friday, 14 October 2011
82 See green in your breakroom... Thursday, 13 October 2011
83 Don't forget the karat sticks... Wednesday, 12 October 2011
84 Include all staff in incentive programs... Tuesday, 11 October 2011
85 In ads, don’t describe the person, not the position you’re after... Monday, 10 October 2011
86 Validate your customers’ decisions... Friday, 07 October 2011
87 Take that Swiffer for a daily spin around your floors... Thursday, 06 October 2011
88 Invitations: It’s all in the packaging... Wednesday, 05 October 2011
89 Give employees the incentives they want... Tuesday, 04 October 2011
90 Too Many, Too Few Salespeople on the Floor? Here's How to Know... Monday, 03 October 2011
91 Hit them when they're hungry... Friday, 30 September 2011
92 Keep a daily marketing scorecard... Thursday, 29 September 2011
93 Take a Zippo to your testimonial page... Wednesday, 28 September 2011
94 Add eyeglass repair to your list of services... Tuesday, 27 September 2011
95 Get express service at the post office... Monday, 26 September 2011
96 Win friends and influence people… with coffee Friday, 23 September 2011
97 Give them something to talk about ... Thursday, 22 September 2011
98 Promise outrageous benefits, not just features... Wednesday, 21 September 2011
99 "Diamonds are forever, forever, forever..." Tuesday, 20 September 2011
100 On the road? Wire in a cookie... Monday, 19 September 2011
101 Aim to fail with your first loan pitch... Friday, 16 September 2011
102 Make your Halloween displays do double duty... Thursday, 15 September 2011
103 Up your phone skills... Wednesday, 14 September 2011
104 Channel your inner Deepak… Tuesday, 13 September 2011
105 Look behind you. You may see potential customers... Monday, 12 September 2011
106 Balance your calendar by always including family... Friday, 09 September 2011
107 Get a new logo ... on the cheap Thursday, 08 September 2011
108 Organizational overflow? Take it to the floor... Wednesday, 07 September 2011
109 Squeeze more power from your brain... Tuesday, 06 September 2011
110 Get the inside story from an existing advertiser ... Monday, 05 September 2011
111 Focus on positives to replace bad habits... Friday, 02 September 2011
112 Think about offering a new service... Thursday, 01 September 2011
113 Do not discount bridal jewelry... Wednesday, 31 August 2011
114 Video tape your sales pitch to seek for a weakness... Tuesday, 30 August 2011
115 Choose your words wisely - the customer is listening... Monday, 29 August 2011
116 Exercise can set those creative juices flowing... Friday, 26 August 2011
117 Don't be a know-it-all, especially one that's wrong... Thursday, 25 August 2011
118 Increase rates regularly to match commodity markets... Wednesday, 24 August 2011
119 Budget for future mistake. Then learn from them... Tuesday, 23 August 2011
120 Avoid assumptions to survive tough conversations at work... Monday, 22 August 2011
121 Avoid showing up a customer by correcting the pronunciation... Friday, 19 August 2011
122 An online presence attracts Gen Y consumers... Thursday, 18 August 2011
123 Make the shopping experience personal to hook that customer... Wednesday, 17 August 2011
124 Be professtional, but don't talk over a customer's head... Tuesday, 16 August 2011
125 Effectively place your clearance items... Monday, 15 August 2011
126 Expand publicity efforts to be included in local media gift guides... Friday, 12 August 2011
127 A Sandwich board can attract extra traffic... Thursday, 11 August 2011
128 Vendors are great source of marketing information... Wednesday, 10 August 2011
129 Specific lighting+sound settings can manipulate customers... Tuesday, 09 August 2011
130 Spread your co-promotional dollars... Monday, 08 August 2011
131 Turn annual bonuses into smaller monthly rewards to increase employee performance... Friday, 05 August 2011
132 Stick your foot in your mouth? An apology goes a long way toward rectifying the situation... Thursday, 04 August 2011
133 Stay involved in business functions that you truly enjoy... Wednesday, 03 August 2011
134 Inexpensive advertising at local prep football games can yield big returns... Tuesday, 02 August 2011
135 Create Interesting Stories About Products to Improve Jewelry Sales... Monday, 01 August 2011
136 A Personalized Opera-Themed Voicemail Can Make Your Store Appear More High Class ... Friday, 29 July 2011
137 Come to my party … Keep the iPod Thursday, 28 July 2011
138 Spin Your Statements in a Positive Direction to Keep Customers Happy... Wednesday, 27 July 2011
139 Do better than 'Yes'... Tuesday, 26 July 2011
140 Mailing Birthday Cards to Customers is a Great Marketing Opportunity... Monday, 25 July 2011
141 Editing is the Key to Producing Great Marketing Copy... Friday, 22 July 2011
142 How to boost word-of-mouth advertising... Thursday, 21 July 2011
143 The right type of customer can provide word-of-mouth marketing... Wednesday, 20 July 2011
144 Motivational advice to succeed in the face of fear... Tuesday, 19 July 2011
145 Create a well-thought plan and act... Monday, 18 July 2011
146 Enshrine the power positive... Friday, 15 July 2011
147 30th time? Now they're getting it... Thursday, 14 July 2011
148 Eye contact: How much is too much? Wednesday, 13 July 2011
149 Evaluate, shape and mould...monthly Tuesday, 12 July 2011
150 It's time to rename your "Wish List"... Monday, 11 July 2011
151 Opticians make ideal jewelry salespeople... Friday, 08 July 2011
152 Highlight your custom designs with a "brag book."... Thursday, 07 July 2011
153 A digital camera is a great sales tool... Wednesday, 06 July 2011
154 Head to the gym to get your jewelry noticed... Tuesday, 05 July 2011
155 Two strikes and it's time to T.O. Monday, 04 July 2011
156 Always to thinking of the next sale... Friday, 01 July 2011
157 Rent a CFO... Thursday, 30 June 2011
158 State your mission in 8 words... Wednesday, 29 June 2011
159 Best customers first, new customer second... Tuesday, 28 June 2011
160 Start a 'smile file'... Monday, 27 June 2011
161 Focus on getting better, rahter than being good... Friday, 24 June 2011
162 Tell staff to bring solutions not problems... Thursday, 23 June 2011
163 Max out your insurance... Wednesday, 22 June 2011
164 Order by POPULAR request... Tuesday, 21 June 2011
165 Scatter your impulse buys... Monday, 20 June 2011
166 Say more than open/closed... Friday, 17 June 2011
167 Set low targets... Thursday, 16 June 2011
168 Reprice ... quickly! Wednesday, 15 June 2011
169 Lend that diamond buyer a loupe... Tuesday, 14 June 2011
170 Dip your toes in a different niche... Monday, 13 June 2011
171 It's a vacation. Be inefficient... Friday, 10 June 2011
172 Clean up - literally... Thursday, 09 June 2011
173 Don't feel like working? Fake it! Wednesday, 08 June 2011
174 Set your desk up on the sales floor... Tuesday, 07 June 2011
175 Hang a name on that voice... Monday, 06 June 2011
176 Never pay the card rate... Friday, 03 June 2011
177 Accentuate the positive... Thursday, 02 June 2011
178 Beware the Stockdale Paradox... Wednesday, 01 June 2011
179 Keep add-ons top of mind... Tuesday, 31 May 2011
180 Plug in, drop out... Monday, 30 May 2011
181 Hold a showcase decorating contest... Friday, 27 May 2011
182 Be big, bold, and succinct... Thursday, 26 May 2011
183 Get staff to proof your ads... Wednesday, 25 May 2011
184 Sell 'bargain' diamonds... Tuesday, 24 May 2011
185 Leave 'em feeling good... Monday, 23 May 2011
186 No dozing on Sunday Friday, 20 May 2011
187 Hit the ground running... Thursday, 19 May 2011
188 Snap that parking spot... Wednesday, 18 May 2011
189 Hit the newspaper sweet spot... Tuesday, 17 May 2011
190 Set appointments for clients... Monday, 16 May 2011
191 Trust in something... Friday, 13 May 2011
192 Make a show of paying bonuses... Thursday, 12 May 2011
193 Ban this question... Wednesday, 11 May 2011
194 Mail yourself to-do notes from Vegas... Tuesday, 10 May 2011
195 Don't sell in your advertising — Educate! Monday, 09 May 2011
196 Find the fashion sweet spot... Friday, 06 May 2011
197 Build up your Karma credits... Thursday, 05 May 2011
198 Bring home a staff favortie from vegas... Wednesday, 04 May 2011
199 Show the most expensive item first... Tuesday, 03 May 2011
200 Aim low... Monday, 02 May 2011
201 Downsize your over-busy life Friday, 29 April 2011
202 Avoid these words... Thursday, 28 April 2011
203 Make it about the customer... Wednesday, 27 April 2011
204 Review your marketing weekly... Tuesday, 26 April 2011
205 You don't own price... Monday, 25 April 2011
206 Get busy on your tax plan... Friday, 22 April 2011
207 Deal quickly with staff issues... Thursday, 21 April 2011
208 Ad ain't broke? Wednesday, 20 April 2011
209 Recover from a dumb comment... Tuesday, 19 April 2011
210 Know when to shut up... Monday, 18 April 2011
211 It's 9a.m. That means... Friday, 15 April 2011
212 Beware staff recommendations... Thursday, 14 April 2011
213 Know the value of a pat on the back Wednesday, 13 April 2011
214 Preparation is only half of it... Tuesday, 12 April 2011
215 Get some perspective... Monday, 11 April 2011
216 Sell like a fashionista... Friday, 08 April 2011
217 Let them eat cake... Thursday, 07 April 2011
218 Send out graduation gift letters... Wednesday, 06 April 2011
219 Hire good people. No exceptions. Tuesday, 05 April 2011
220 Solve, don't sell Monday, 04 April 2011
221 GMROI is your friend... Friday, 01 April 2011
222 Fewer vendors, more sales Thursday, 31 March 2011
223 Shows mean homework. Ugh! Wednesday, 30 March 2011
224 You are what you buy... Tuesday, 29 March 2011
225 Greeting: Not too cold, not too hot... Monday, 28 March 2011
226 Target the collectors... Friday, 25 March 2011
227 It's all about the emotion... Thursday, 24 March 2011
228 Get ready for the prom... Wednesday, 23 March 2011
229 Say thank you routinely... Tuesday, 22 March 2011
230 Renew, renew, renew... Monday, 21 March 2011
231 Sound like a human ... Friday, 18 March 2011
232 Don't trust tomorrow ... Thursday, 17 March 2011
233 Build that brand called "You"... Wednesday, 16 March 2011
234 A place for everything ... Tuesday, 15 March 2011
235 Value is king... Monday, 14 March 2011
236 Make the call. Today... Friday, 11 March 2011
237 Treat people like adults... Thursday, 10 March 2011
238 Test your cool.. Wednesday, 09 March 2011
239 Don't mix your messages ... Tuesday, 08 March 2011
240 Suggest diamonds as a birthday gift... Monday, 07 March 2011
241 Bring on the change... Friday, 04 March 2011
242 Lose a sale? Get curious ... Thursday, 03 March 2011
243 Zone out, zone in... Wednesday, 02 March 2011
244 You gotta ASK for referrals... Tuesday, 01 March 2011
245 Add some campfire language to your website... Monday, 28 February 2011
246 Be different -- back up your computer system... Friday, 25 February 2011
247 Try a Fedex Day... Thursday, 24 February 2011
248 Verify that story via e-mail... Wednesday, 23 February 2011
249 Get a recharge... Tuesday, 22 February 2011
250 Sharpen your editing skills... Monday, 21 February 2011
251 Get rid of "bacn" Friday, 18 February 2011
252 Compile "intelligence briefs"... Thursday, 17 February 2011
253 Lights, action...Display! Wednesday, 16 February 2011
254 Follow up on cupid... Tuesday, 15 February 2011
255 Give your undivided attention... Monday, 14 February 2011
256 Crank the tunes... Friday, 11 February 2011
257 Stop selling in the present... Thursday, 10 February 2011
258 Your thoughts are garbage... Wednesday, 09 February 2011
259 Make him feel relaxed... Tuesday, 08 February 2011
260 Go for the jaw dropper... Monday, 07 February 2011
261 Display it like a book store... Friday, 04 February 2011
262 The six magic words... Thursday, 03 February 2011
263 Add a touch of red... Wednesday, 02 February 2011
264 Love those basket cases... Tuesday, 01 February 2011
265 Believe it... Monday, 31 January 2011
266 Own your problems... Friday, 28 January 2011
267 The secret to handling objections... Thursday, 27 January 2011
268 Ditch the to-do list... Wednesday, 26 January 2011
269 Roll out the red carpet... Tuesday, 25 January 2011
270 Share the love with your rivals... Monday, 24 January 2011
271 There is no end game... Friday, 21 January 2011
272 Book a trip today... Thursday, 20 January 2011
273 Get some non-profit skills... Wednesday, 19 January 2011
274 Go higher and lower with pearls... Tuesday, 18 January 2011
275 Prepare, prepare, prepare... Monday, 17 January 2011
276 Get Inspired...by stealth Friday, 14 January 2011
277 Think fun, not cash... Thursday, 13 January 2011
278 Feeling negative? Cancel it! Wednesday, 12 January 2011
279 Plan for 3 scenarios... Tuesday, 11 January 2011
280 Pay commission for repairs... Monday, 10 January 2011
281 Spend some time with your P&L... Friday, 07 January 2011
282 Google yourself... Thursday, 06 January 2011
283 Always be recruiting... Wednesday, 05 January 2011
284 Add fuel to your database... Tuesday, 04 January 2011
285 File those wish lists... Monday, 03 January 2011
286 Sleep better in 2011... Friday, 31 December 2010
287 Outsource the rest... Thursday, 30 December 2010
288 Don't let a clasp foil the sale... Wednesday, 29 December 2010
289 Open your arms to returnees... Tuesday, 28 December 2010
290 See the upside... Monday, 27 December 2010
291 Make it "Game Day" Friday, 24 December 2010
292 Don't stop polishing... Thursday, 23 December 2010
293 Keep February on your mind... Wednesday, 22 December 2010
294 Hit the sizing sweet spot... Tuesday, 21 December 2010
295 Worst service x Most cutomers =... Monday, 20 December 2010
296 Acknowledge everyone... Friday, 17 December 2010
297 Beware the "last buy" Thursday, 16 December 2010
298 Hold five. Grab your feet... Wednesday, 15 December 2010
299 Dial P for personal... Tuesday, 14 December 2010
300 Leave a video message for your family ... Monday, 13 December 2010
301 In fashion, it pays to be honest... Friday, 10 December 2010
302 Make her feel important... Thursday, 09 December 2010
303 Add some urgency... Wednesday, 08 December 2010
304 You can't be too specific when you praise... Tuesday, 07 December 2010
305 Just don't disappoint them... Monday, 06 December 2010
306 Not in the mood? Get busy! Friday, 03 December 2010
307 Horses for courses, sales staff for sales floors Thursday, 02 December 2010
308 Brush off your 'A' game... Wednesday, 01 December 2010
309 Work out your December sales ... now Tuesday, 30 November 2010
310 Hey, let's add-on out there ... Monday, 29 November 2010
311 Be a newsmaker... Friday, 26 November 2010
312 Huddle each morning... Thursday, 25 November 2010
313 It's all about value this year... Wednesday, 24 November 2010
314 The self-purchaser is back. Snag her! Tuesday, 23 November 2010
315 Create a transition ritual for going home... Monday, 22 November 2010
316 Make your gifts guaranteed to please... Friday, 19 November 2010
317 Your Holiday Shopping Done Now... Thursday, 18 November 2010
318 Don't overrate his imagination... Wednesday, 17 November 2010
319 Send your fast-seller reorders daily... Tuesday, 16 November 2010
320 Psst! It's ok to make a good profit... Monday, 15 November 2010
321 Review yesterday's sales, every day... Friday, 12 November 2010
322 Think transactional value... Thursday, 11 November 2010
323 List prices in holiday ads... Wednesday, 10 November 2010
324 Make it smell like Christmas... Tuesday, 09 November 2010
325 Is it your marketing or salespeople? Monday, 08 November 2010
326 Send a message with your return policy... Friday, 05 November 2010
327 Leave branding to the big boys... Thursday, 04 November 2010
328 The biggest mistake in pricing? Wednesday, 03 November 2010
329 Be the teacher's pet jeweler... Tuesday, 02 November 2010
330 Pump up your pendants... Monday, 01 November 2010
331 Respect the cost of your labor... Friday, 29 October 2010
332 Let your customers see you as a person... Thursday, 28 October 2010
333 It doesn't have to SCREAM Christmas... Tuesday, 26 October 2010
334 The first piece is key... Tuesday, 26 October 2010
335 Half-page ad. Maximum impact! Monday, 25 October 2010
336 Hard data is better... Friday, 22 October 2010
337 Flank your beads with diamonds... Thursday, 21 October 2010
338 Throw in a free birthday card... Wednesday, 20 October 2010
339 Get the deep background on your diamonds... Tuesday, 19 October 2010
340 Round your prices to the nearest price point... Monday, 18 October 2010
341 Mark time off to daydream... Friday, 15 October 2010
342 Empower your staff to fix complaints fast Thursday, 14 October 2010
343 Measure your conversion rate... Wednesday, 13 October 2010
344 Employees need to hear it over and over... Tuesday, 12 October 2010
345 If you can't help, find another store that can... Monday, 11 October 2010
346 Boss, there's no such thing as a trivial comment... Friday, 08 October 2010
347 Give her space ... but not too much... Thursday, 07 October 2010
348 Send "first sale" anniversary cards... Wednesday, 06 October 2010
349 New media? Ask for a trial rate... Tuesday, 05 October 2010
350 Keep your customers in the store longer... Monday, 04 October 2010
351 Align your workdays with your energy levels... Friday, 01 October 2010
352 Return rate of 7 percent? You may have a problem... Thursday, 30 September 2010
353 Have daily staff meetings... Wednesday, 29 September 2010
354 Offer to wash your employee’s car ... Tuesday, 28 September 2010
355 Set up a discount program for the employees of local businesses... Monday, 27 September 2010
356 Set your own agenda for buying... Friday, 24 September 2010
357 Neutralize the annoying kid with a lollipop... Thursday, 23 September 2010
358 Split your customers into 3 groups Wednesday, 22 September 2010
359 Say no the first time they ask for a discount... Tuesday, 21 September 2010
360 Use the customer's own words... Monday, 20 September 2010
361 Tote bags as coupons... Friday, 17 September 2010
362 Leverage those watch battery sales... Thursday, 16 September 2010
363 Build an in-store training library... Wednesday, 15 September 2010
364 Start on your holiday-season window display today... Tuesday, 14 September 2010
365 Offer to tighten the diamonds on every ring that comes in... Monday, 13 September 2010
366 Just do it .. afraid Friday, 10 September 2010
367 Work your fashion credentials... Thursday, 09 September 2010
368 Test your opening hours... Wednesday, 08 September 2010
369 Pump up the energy ... Tuesday, 07 September 2010
370 M.A.P. out your day... Monday, 06 September 2010
371 Get him involved in the sale... Friday, 03 September 2010
372 Build your appraisal business... Thursday, 02 September 2010
373 Spread the word via your business cards... Wednesday, 01 September 2010
374 Share the wisdom...Sign your staff up for INSTORE's Work Smart daily tips... Tuesday, 31 August 2010
375 Beware the 'C' word... Monday, 30 August 2010
376 Always present for versatility and wearability... Friday, 27 August 2010
377 Utilize your greatest asset — you! Thursday, 26 August 2010
378 Get him waxing lyrical... Wednesday, 25 August 2010
379 Time your add-on pitch right... Tuesday, 24 August 2010
380 Cast off the recessionary blues... Monday, 23 August 2010
381 Keep the kids away... Friday, 20 August 2010
382 Don't hand her the jewelry... Thursday, 19 August 2010
383 Set up a board of directors... Wednesday, 18 August 2010
384 Stroke his ego... Tuesday, 17 August 2010
385 Customer loyalty for $1.43 Monday, 16 August 2010
386 Deliver mini training sessions... Friday, 13 August 2010
387 Buy five, get one free... Thursday, 12 August 2010
388 Drop a hint: Jingle bells, Jingle bells .... Wednesday, 11 August 2010
389 Focus, focus, focus ... Tuesday, 10 August 2010
390 Collect tales of gift ideas gone awry... Monday, 09 August 2010
391 Avoid taking on "monkeys" ... Friday, 06 August 2010
392 Host a seminar... Thursday, 05 August 2010
393 Catch the falling fruit... Wednesday, 04 August 2010
394 Tell him, it isn't really forever... Tuesday, 03 August 2010
395 Share the birthday gift of a free appraisal... Monday, 02 August 2010
396 Claim the right to be somebody... Friday, 30 July 2010
397 Install a "Yellow pages line" in the store... Thursday, 29 July 2010
398 Clean up your credit rating... Wednesday, 28 July 2010
399 Don't cut the price, raise the commission... Tuesday, 27 July 2010
400 Sign up for INDESIGN... Monday, 26 July 2010
401 Stand when you answer a call... Friday, 23 July 2010
402 The customer is always right. Not... Thursday, 22 July 2010
403 Get in before her travel agent... Wednesday, 21 July 2010
404 Make It a Rule...No Elevators... Tuesday, 20 July 2010
405 The secret to a great testimonial... Monday, 19 July 2010
406 When do you ask the budget question? Friday, 16 July 2010
407 Think holiday, act holiday... Thursday, 15 July 2010
408 Invite the "boys" over... Wednesday, 14 July 2010
409 Embrace price objections.... Tuesday, 13 July 2010
410 Drop the minimum purchase... Monday, 12 July 2010
411 Reach out for some help... Friday, 09 July 2010
412 Try the gold-ticket system in your store... Thursday, 08 July 2010
413 Dominating a single medium... Wednesday, 07 July 2010
414 Put your jewelry-cleaning station out front... Tuesday, 06 July 2010
415 Take photos of engagement-ring buyers... Monday, 05 July 2010
416 Hold a diamond-cutting event... Friday, 02 July 2010
417 Keep a Little Black Book Thursday, 01 July 2010
418 Answer this question in less than 5 seconds... Wednesday, 30 June 2010
419 Create the perfect repair moment... Tuesday, 29 June 2010
420 Put a "reward jar" on your desk... Monday, 28 June 2010
421 Offer half-price repairs... Friday, 25 June 2010
422 Clean up your e-mail database... Thursday, 24 June 2010
423 You don't have to respond instantly... Wednesday, 23 June 2010
424 Create proposal packages... Tuesday, 22 June 2010
425 Be a staff member's "slave for a day" Monday, 21 June 2010
426 Aim to win over Top Dog's associates Friday, 18 June 2010
427 Treat opinion influencers like gods... Thursday, 17 June 2010
428 Tune out to the doom and gloom... Wednesday, 16 June 2010
429 Close ’em with a story... Tuesday, 15 June 2010
430 Offer an “express” repair service... Monday, 14 June 2010
431 Use the power of suggestion in your signs... Friday, 11 June 2010
432 Love dogs? Let them in your store... Thursday, 10 June 2010
433 Always handwrite a sales slip... Wednesday, 09 June 2010
434 Don’t try to close every repair sale. Tuesday, 08 June 2010
435 Bundle an "experience" on Father's Day Monday, 07 June 2010
436 Hold a trade-in watch sale this Father's Day... Friday, 04 June 2010
437 Show your best pieces first... Thursday, 03 June 2010
438 Stop wasting time on tire-kickers... Wednesday, 02 June 2010
439 Make the amount and due date bold in the invoice... Tuesday, 01 June 2010
440 Bundle sports tickets with Father's Day gifts... Monday, 31 May 2010
441 Make a play for a departing rival's customer list... Friday, 28 May 2010
442 Hold a "Dad's Ugliest Tie" contest this Father's Day... Thursday, 27 May 2010
443 Create easy-to-remember passwords... Wednesday, 26 May 2010
444 Arrange a visit from the "customer from hell." Tuesday, 25 May 2010
445 Bundle sports tickets for Father's Day... Monday, 24 May 2010
446 Congratulate the Class of 2010... Friday, 21 May 2010
447 Set up an “after work” club with other local small businesspeople... Thursday, 20 May 2010
448 Look for the “magic numbers” when it comes to price... Wednesday, 19 May 2010
449 Don’t sell customers what they want... Tuesday, 18 May 2010
450 Enjoy a beautiful summer outing with your staff... Monday, 17 May 2010
451 Add sparkle with a trip to Antwerp... Friday, 14 May 2010
452 Use your Facebook fan page to collect engagement stories... Thursday, 13 May 2010
453 Give candy JEWELRY to children... Wednesday, 12 May 2010
454 Try rolling your clothes to fit more into your suitcase... Tuesday, 11 May 2010
455 It's time to reprioritize... Friday, 07 May 2010
456 No buying allowed at ladies event... Friday, 07 May 2010
457 Be happy to muddle through... Thursday, 06 May 2010
458 Sales contest? Keep it short, sweet and fun... Wednesday, 05 May 2010
459 Come to grips with the perfect business handshake... Tuesday, 04 May 2010
460 Acknowledge the hole in the doughnut... Monday, 03 May 2010
461 Dispatch Chatty Jane with the "+ + –" trick Friday, 30 April 2010
462 Break out your "big look" jewelry. It's prom season... Thursday, 29 April 2010
463 Don't make your customers remember you. Tuesday, 27 April 2010
464 It's time your staff learned how to handle an objection... Tuesday, 27 April 2010
465 Don't tip your hand with your business card... Monday, 26 April 2010
466 Give new hires 90 days to show their performance... Friday, 23 April 2010
467 Call and ask for the accounts receivables department... Thursday, 22 April 2010
468 Don't stop at "no" Wednesday, 21 April 2010
469 Reward staff for the best "intelligence" scoop of the week... Tuesday, 20 April 2010
470 Dip your toes in social media... Monday, 19 April 2010
471 Let the customer think he is controlling the sales transaction... Friday, 16 April 2010
472 Don't pat yourself on high sale yet... Thursday, 15 April 2010
473 Start your workday early... Wednesday, 14 April 2010
474 Never ask "Would you like to try this on?" Tuesday, 13 April 2010
475 Set a refreshment bar near the wedding jewelry area... Monday, 12 April 2010
476 Insisting everyone drink a bottle of water at the start of meeting... Friday, 09 April 2010
477 Fight discount-seekers with "value"... Thursday, 08 April 2010
478 Break your tasks down into the smallest possible steps... Wednesday, 07 April 2010
479 Bring a printout of your inventory to a trade show... Tuesday, 06 April 2010
480 Secret to dealing with unhappy employees... Monday, 05 April 2010
481 Now's the time to discuss re-merchandising with vendors... Friday, 02 April 2010
482 Greet customers like friends... Thursday, 01 April 2010
483 Leave holes in your schedule... Wednesday, 31 March 2010
484 Accelerate sales with the engraver close... Tuesday, 30 March 2010
485 Listen and understand clients... Monday, 29 March 2010
486 Make your voice mail about the person... Friday, 26 March 2010
487 Make "No" your default answer.* Thursday, 25 March 2010
488 Call an "Evolution Session" for staff... Tuesday, 23 March 2010
489 Not succeeding? Give up! Tuesday, 23 March 2010
490 Learn the art of the "trial close." Monday, 22 March 2010
491 Use a weekly "Stop doing" list... Friday, 19 March 2010
492 Buy a gift for every new employee who joins the store... Thursday, 18 March 2010
493 Facing a brain-wracking problem? Think happy thoughts... Wednesday, 17 March 2010
494 Sign every check that goes out the door... Tuesday, 16 March 2010
495 Make your parking lot a selling point... Monday, 15 March 2010
496 Ask your staff to list their top 20 customers ... Friday, 12 March 2010
497 Use an expensive-looking repair pricing book... Thursday, 11 March 2010
498 Sleep with a notepad on your bedstand... Wednesday, 10 March 2010
499 Need a pushy salesperson? Use a sign... Tuesday, 09 March 2010
500 Hire temps who share similarities with your customer base... Monday, 08 March 2010
501 Offer a "personal shopping" service... Friday, 05 March 2010
502 Keep your message s-i-m-p-l-e... Thursday, 04 March 2010
503 Instead of price tags, use information cards in... Wednesday, 03 March 2010
504 Suggest diamonds to a birthday-gift buyer... Tuesday, 02 March 2010
505 To add inventory, start with the retail price... Monday, 01 March 2010
506 Polish up a repair order in front of the customer ... Friday, 26 February 2010
507 Hold a star-sign party... Thursday, 25 February 2010
508 Be French - take a vacation... Wednesday, 24 February 2010
509 Turn that window browser into an in-store visitor... Tuesday, 23 February 2010
510 Get some outside perspective... Monday, 22 February 2010
511 Loyal customers beat satisfied customers... Friday, 19 February 2010
512 Encourage your staff to play favorites... Thursday, 18 February 2010
513 Know your real enemy... Wednesday, 17 February 2010
514 Nurture sales through birth-of-a-child gifts... Tuesday, 16 February 2010
515 Treat part-timers like regulars -- they are the way of the future... Monday, 15 February 2010
516 Stamp "From the customer" on every pay slip... Friday, 12 February 2010
517 Go outside and look at your storefront the way a customer does... Thursday, 11 February 2010
518 End your meetings with praise... Wednesday, 10 February 2010
519 Stop making it about the product ... Tuesday, 09 February 2010
520 Thinking about how to improve your business ... Monday, 08 February 2010
521 Need a tough return policy? Friday, 05 February 2010
522 Make your customers sing for a discount this Valentine's season ... Thursday, 04 February 2010
523 Say it: Bad feedback is good... Wednesday, 03 February 2010
524 Promise a compliment or your money back ... Tuesday, 02 February 2010
525 Serve diamonds on a silver platter... Monday, 01 February 2010
526 Offer to replace lost diamonds... Friday, 29 January 2010
527 To add on, use a little mystery ... Thursday, 28 January 2010
528 For female self-purchasers, show color first... Wednesday, 27 January 2010
529 Opt for quality over quantity in your mailings... Tuesday, 26 January 2010
530 Is she writing a wish list? Get her to address the envelope as well... Monday, 25 January 2010
531 After the close comes reassurance... Thursday, 21 January 2010
532 The thank-you note is not an option... Wednesday, 20 January 2010
533 When a customer asks for a discount, cringe... Wednesday, 20 January 2010
534 Remember, there is no such thing as an ugly diamond... Monday, 18 January 2010
535 Don't hold the product when quoting the price... Sunday, 17 January 2010
536 Use the grandma test... Thursday, 14 January 2010
537 Dogs, cats, hamsters... Welcome them with open arms. Wednesday, 13 January 2010
538 Scrap that No Food and Drink policy... Tuesday, 12 January 2010
539 If your customer rubs his or her nose, beware! Monday, 11 January 2010
540 Get on the fast track to a customer's heart... Sunday, 10 January 2010
541 Write envelopes by hand... Thursday, 07 January 2010
542 Take a break once in a while... Wednesday, 06 January 2010
543 Teach customers the right way to handle gemstones... Tuesday, 05 January 2010
544 Start to exercise... Monday, 04 January 2010
545 Now's the time to stock up on Christmas decorations... Sunday, 03 January 2010
546 Speak softly and carry a big discipline manual... Thursday, 31 December 2009
547 This year, give resolution making a break... Wednesday, 30 December 2009
548 Now's the time to start working on your ad budget... Tuesday, 29 December 2009
549 Set up an "Extreme Value" showcase... Monday, 28 December 2009
550 List the price, not a percentage markdown in your sale signs ... Sunday, 27 December 2009
551 Ask your parents to tell you a story you haven't heard yet... Thursday, 24 December 2009
552 Force yourself to get up after nine or so hours... Wednesday, 23 December 2009
553 Offload low price-point items by the bunch... Tuesday, 22 December 2009
554 Make it seem less like a ring... Monday, 21 December 2009
555 Banish these four words from your store... Sunday, 20 December 2009
556 Set a daily quota for handing out praise to your staff... Thursday, 17 December 2009
557 Let gift-buying customers know that you'll be calling... Wednesday, 16 December 2009
558 Say hello to everyone who comes in the store... Tuesday, 15 December 2009
559 Be constantly changing your displays... Monday, 14 December 2009
560 Ask, so who else is on your list? Sunday, 13 December 2009
561 Add some holiday season decoration to your website... Thursday, 10 December 2009
562 Bring in a choir to sing in your store... Wednesday, 09 December 2009
563 Make your store smell like Christmas... Tuesday, 08 December 2009
564 Put a photo of smiling staff near the door... Monday, 07 December 2009
565 Simplify the choice for your customer... Sunday, 06 December 2009
566 Keep detailed notes on job candidates... Thursday, 03 December 2009
567 Subject lines are your friends... Wednesday, 02 December 2009
568 Don't think your super customers can be sated... Tuesday, 01 December 2009
569 Design "help wanted" ads to attract customers... Monday, 30 November 2009
570 Play up your community involvement... Sunday, 29 November 2009
571 Establish a "preferred customer" program... Thursday, 26 November 2009
572 Go the extra mile for the man in the "doghouse."... Wednesday, 25 November 2009
573 Go environmentally friendly with your catalog... Tuesday, 24 November 2009
574 Set up an appointment with your bank's lending officer... Monday, 23 November 2009
575 Give your staff a "splurge" gift to say thanks for their hard work... Sunday, 22 November 2009
576 Got a hot new line? Stick it to the right of your current best seller ... Thursday, 19 November 2009
577 Make good on that resolution to turn repair into a profit center... Wednesday, 18 November 2009
578 Put a portion of your ad budget into your website... Tuesday, 17 November 2009
579 Abandon the idea you can successfully multi-task ... Monday, 16 November 2009
580 Send a nifty holiday-season gift to your best customers... Sunday, 15 November 2009
581 Get advice from a mentor with decades of big business experience for free... Thursday, 12 November 2009
582 Give your most expensive merchandise lots of space ... Wednesday, 11 November 2009
583 Don't send birthday cards to your customers. Send them to their rings... Tuesday, 10 November 2009
584 Display gift items how they'd look in your customer's home Monday, 09 November 2009
585 Add face-value to the gift certificates you sell... Sunday, 08 November 2009
586 Have entry-level price points across all categories... Thursday, 05 November 2009
587 Display customer report cards in the back room... Wednesday, 04 November 2009
588 Offer discount goods to your best customers first... Tuesday, 03 November 2009
589 Follow up with job candidates at different times of the day... Monday, 02 November 2009
590 Holding a sale? Discount just a few items aggressively... Sunday, 01 November 2009
591 Make your word as good as gold... Thursday, 29 October 2009
592 Set out your store to reflect customers' right-handed bias Wednesday, 28 October 2009
593 Don't promise everything you plan to deliver... Tuesday, 27 October 2009
594 Always offer two choices on watch batteries... Monday, 26 October 2009
595 A complimentary gift to get a working mother really excited? Sunday, 25 October 2009
596 Sell a "secret" item that customers have to specifically ask for... Thursday, 22 October 2009
597 Could you offer customers pre-opening trading hours? Wednesday, 21 October 2009
598 Get serious about making your store a fun place to work... Tuesday, 20 October 2009
599 Aim for a higher margin when dealing with small vendors... Monday, 19 October 2009
600 Reduce the number of vendors you buy from... Sunday, 18 October 2009
601 Keep showroom conversations on track... Thursday, 15 October 2009
602 Overhaul your bill-paying system... Wednesday, 14 October 2009
603 When doing ring sizings, offer a melee guarantee for an extra $20... Tuesday, 13 October 2009
604 Don't let the potential big sale blind you to where the real margins are... Monday, 12 October 2009
605 Ensure you're focusing on what's important in your life and business... Sunday, 11 October 2009
606 Remember to pitch the trend not the product promotion... Thursday, 08 October 2009
607 Never forget the real cost of outdated inventory... Wednesday, 07 October 2009
608 Try the "gold tag" dog disposal technique ... Monday, 05 October 2009
609 Talk to customers and staff as if they were six-year-olds ... Sunday, 04 October 2009
610 Don't allow staff to use store discounts ... Thursday, 01 October 2009
611 When pricing custom work, use two columns ... Wednesday, 30 September 2009
612 Wrap all meeting with a set of action steps for staff to carry out Tuesday, 29 September 2009
613 Ensure every bride to-be signs up for a yearly cleaning ... Monday, 28 September 2009
614 Arm yourself with prepared questions Monday, 28 September 2009
615 Got a credit card that won't work? Monday, 21 September 2009
616 If the best saleperson always wins your sales contests, shake things up ... Friday, 18 September 2009
617 Create a secret ceremony to celebrate big sales ... Thursday, 17 September 2009
618 Get faster results by paying quicker commissions ... Wednesday, 16 September 2009
619 Celebrate your past. Tuesday, 15 September 2009
620 Put chairs in your store. Tuesday, 15 September 2009
621 The correct answer to "Thank you" Tuesday, 15 September 2009
622 One benefit Tuesday, 15 September 2009
623 Keep on pushing for those add-ons Tuesday, 15 September 2009
624 Create your own terminology in your store. Tuesday, 15 September 2009
625 Build trust in your repair service. Tuesday, 15 September 2009
626 Get better at remembering customer's names Tuesday, 15 September 2009
627 Take the tried and tested Tuesday, 15 September 2009
628 Promote your repair speed Tuesday, 15 September 2009
629 Of the three golden rules in advertising Tuesday, 15 September 2009
630 Got a Birthday Coming Up? Tuesday, 15 September 2009
631 Celebrate your store's anniversary with a party or sale ... Tuesday, 15 September 2009
632 I would have written a shorter letter Tuesday, 15 September 2009
633 Still Relying on Keystone Tuesday, 15 September 2009
634 Target your words Tuesday, 15 September 2009
635 Take your best customer out to lunch. Tuesday, 15 September 2009
636 Place the odd price sign Tuesday, 15 September 2009
637 Get out a tape measure Tuesday, 15 September 2009
638 Jewelers are sadly closing their doors Tuesday, 15 September 2009
639 Can't commit to doing the things Tuesday, 15 September 2009
640 Looking for an interior designer? Call ASID Monday, 14 September 2009
641 If you can't give a surprise day off, how about a surprise hour off? Friday, 11 September 2009
642 Security guards should be welcoming, too Thursday, 10 September 2009
643 Got an alarm keypad? Thursday, 10 September 2009
644 Here's the magic formula for making diamond sales ... Wednesday, 09 September 2009
645 Looking for a new jewelry salesperson? Wednesday, 09 September 2009
646 When a customer comes in Tuesday, 08 September 2009
647 Got teens loitering around Thursday, 03 September 2009
648 Take your best customer out to lunch ... it's a great way to build your relationship. Wednesday, 02 September 2009
649 Still relying on "keystone"? Instead, shoot for "turn and earn". Wednesday, 02 September 2009
650 The magic formula for bridal sales Wednesday, 02 September 2009
651 Celebrate your past with a party or contest Tuesday, 01 September 2009
652 SKU your customers Tuesday, 01 September 2009
653 Don't have at least one chair Monday, 31 August 2009
654 For flexibility Friday, 28 August 2009
655 Write an "Oath of Office" Thursday, 27 August 2009
656 Make a commitment to get more business cards out into the public Tuesday, 25 August 2009
657 Remember, gifts-with-purchase don't have to be more jewelry. Monday, 24 August 2009
658 Always ask three times as many questions as you think you should ... Sunday, 23 August 2009
659 Praise People Immediately Wednesday, 22 July 2009

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