Tag: monument business
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Taking Inventory: Post 4 How Our Company Went from Chaos to Control
Can we all agree that re-arranging and re-organizing inventory in the monument world is time consuming? It’s not like we sell soap or other light-weight products. Instead, our products weigh hundreds of pounds and require expert handling. So it is no surprise that our company’s inventory project is STILL in progress. You’ll recall from the…
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Two Simple Hacks to Stay Organized & Get More Done
As a child of the 1980s and 90s, I am part of that sandwich generation that learned to do everything manually but also learned to grow with technology. Occasionally, I have to remind myself to look for a time-saving technology solution, and finding an alternative to sticky notes was one such occasion.
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How the ILA Strike Will Impact Your Business: Update
You may think you’ve been keeping up with the rapidly changing supply chain, but have you really? The perfect storm for supply chain disruptions has been brewing, and it will impact more than just imported goods.
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How the ILA Strike Will Impact Your Business
You may think you’ve been keeping up with the rapidly changing supply chain, but have you really? The perfect storm for supply chain disruptions has been brewing, and it will impact more than just imported goods.
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Taking Inventory Post 3: How Our Company Went from Chaos to Control
It’s all fun and games until you realize you double-sold that one-of-a-kind, obscure stone on your display. You know, the special-shaped import you’ve been begging someone to buy for the past ten years. The one cut from a no-longer-quarried stone that you are confident you can’t even come close to matching. This stone, it’s not…
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Taking Inventory Post 2: How Our Company Went from Chaos to Control
Who in the world does that funky rock belong to? And what are we supposed to do with it? Are you really a monument shop if that question isn’t asked at least a couple times per year? It seems like we always have client-provided materials that walk in the door for engraving. And, up until…
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Taking Inventory: How Our Company Went from Chaos to Control.
The inventory struggle for our company is real. It’s a decades-old game of hide and seek that began with the original owners and continues to this very day. It’s a game where the inventory hides in the most obscure places and the seeker has no clue where to even begin.
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The Newest OSHA Proposed Rule: How it Could Impact YOU.
Who doesn’t love them some OSHA?! Do you sense the sarcasm there? I cringe every time I think about ALL the things that come along with OSHA rules and regulations. The documentation, written policies, meetings, training, etc- it all takes time and resources. And, as a small business owner, we all know time and resources…
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Two Essential Tips To Brand Your Business Like a Pro.
A version of this article first appeared in MBNews in November, 2014. Now that I have teenagers, I have a new respect for my parents. I know I made their parenting journey difficult- they tell me all the time! From a young age I have had a strong sense of exactly what I want to…
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Spreadsheets 101 for True Beginners: How to Calculate Memorial Weight
You are back, and diving deeper into spreadsheets! Being a true beginner at spreadsheets may seem overwhelming, but these skills will rock your world! And, speaking of rocks, today we are going to learn how to calculate a memorial’s weight in a spreadsheet. Calculating Square Footage In this previous post we started creating a spreadsheet…
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Spreadsheets 101 for True Beginners
Can I just tell you, it makes my heart so happy that you clicked on this post?! Why? Because I am so excited to share my passion for spreadsheets with you! I have seen a bazilion spreadsheet tutorials, but none of them seem to be for true beginners. So, if you are a true beginner…
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5 Simple Steps to Track Sales for Market Share
One of the most frustrating things in business is needing information that you do not have. And not only is it frustrating, it can hinder growth and facilitate loss. No one has time for a self-imposed loss due to lack of accurate and reliable information, right?! So let’s learn how to easily track sales for…
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One Surprising Way to Use Your Market Share Calculation
This information is like a sword that is going to cut through the fluff and get straight to the heart of countless business decisions.
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Do You REALLY Own Your Market Share? A Guide for Monument Companies.
How does a business actually know what their market share is? And, more importantly, why does it even matter? Knowing exactly where your business stands in the market(s) you serve is invaluable information that can help you build a more profitable future.
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How to Embrace What Sets Your Business Apart
I once had a marketing professor who walked in and called roll on the first day of class. Slowly, he called each student’s name, located them in the room, and asked, “What makes you different?” A wave of panic swept through my very being as thoughts raced through my mind. Was I different from my…