4-12 The more the jewelry industry evolves, the more it seems its independent participants return to their artisan roots. During American Craft Week, join in this celebration of handmade American products and the craftspeople who make them.
20 Only about 1 percent of American households earn $1 million a year. Only 6 percent have served in the military. Most people think the figures are much higher. On World Statistics Day, test some of the assumptions that guide your business by hunting out the real numbers. They may surprise you.
25 With exactly two months to go until Christmas, are your troops fired up for the challenge ahead? Have you given them the freedom to “make the deal”? Have you built team spirit so turning over is fun and easy? Prepare a kickoff ceremony with the appropriate inspirational music and an unveiling of the spiffs on offer this year.
26 OK, you’ve launched Holiday Season 2025, now unleash the inner animal spirits that will allow your team to achieve their goals by gathering them in the evening to join in Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night. Yes, it’s a little bit silly, but so are all great motivating rituals.
