If asked, most in business wouldn’t hesitate to say “yes, we love our customers – at least we appreciate them immensely.” To show their appreciation, many product or service providers may offer any manner of incentives to encourage repeat purchase such as discounts,...
By Julius C. Dorsey Jr. In honor of Black History Month, I thought I’d share a little about the Black History I was honored to be a part of. As a graduate of Michigan State University’s advertising program, and 18 months under my belt as a J. Walter Thompson account...
Restaurants and bars all over the country just closed out what was likely a profitable Cinco de Mayo weekend of serving margaritas, Corona and other colorful cocktails to revelers who may not have any cultural connection to the holiday, but who just enjoyed the good...
Investing in staff just might help your restaurant avoid the graveyard of failures You may have graduated top-of-your-class from the finest culinary institute, or you’re a home-grown chef whose killer lava cake and succulent rack of lamb are always in demand at family...
So, I’m at the grocery store for vanilla ice cream. Reflexively I make a bee line to the Breyers display in the freezer section because, of course, I don’t have to guess what’s in it. Those ads where cute little kids read the ingredients (“fresh cream, sugar and...
