RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2016
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
I
n today's business culture, authority roles and responsibilities are usually shared
throughout a company. With everything that a retailer has on their plate it is
almost impossible to get it all done as a one man (or woman) show. We are no
longer specializing in one product line or one category. In order to remain
competitive, we are constantly evolving and changing to meet the different wants,
needs and buying habits of diverse consumers.
How many hats did you wear today? Manager of payroll, IT, marketing, inventory,
logistics, human resources, social media and of course keeper of the keys to
name a few. What hat can you let go? Who on your staff could assist you in
taking on some of these tasks so that you have more time to spend in other areas
of your business? Have you ever taken a survey of your employees' skill sets that
could be an untapped resource? You may not know it but there may be a social
media expert, marketing or promotions manager, demonstration cook, speaker or
home show coordinator already on staff that you have overlooked just because
the right questions were never asked.
You're a busy person, juggling family, life, hobbies and a business. There are
more stressors in business today than in any other time in history. The internet
age has totally changed the way we live, work and think. It has also made it easier
today for people to acquire a whole new repertoire of skill sets. Today's employee
can be a bigger asset to an employer than ever before. Don't let these skills go to
waste. If you haven't already, I suggest you hold a company town hall meeting or
survey to find out exactly who works for you and how they can help to make your
job easier, help to run your company more efficiently and who knows, you may
even tap into hidden talents that can be used to push your company to the top of
your market.
WHO WORKS FOR
YOU, AND WHAT ARE
THEIR TALENTS?
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We proudly support the following
trade associations and buying groups
throughout North America whose news
and information greatly contribute to the
quality of
The Retail Observer and the
education of our readers.
www.unitedservicers.com
www.cedia.org
www.NKBA.org
www.asid.org www.aham.org
www.brandsource.com
www.megagroupusa.com
www.ce.org
www.nahb.org
www.dpha.net
www.htsa.com
Follow us on:
Join us at:
www.psaworld.com
www.nationwidemarketinggroup.org
www.NARI.org
www.cantrex.com
Become a Fan:
www.psoca.org
www.necoalliance.com
www.prosourceinfo.com
www.nahfa.org
www.nrha.org
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