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Nature’s Cues for Balance—The Changing Seasons

January 26, 2020

The leaves have fallen. A quiet respite. Bitter cold with a strong wind. Nature holds a true compass of change. Orchestrated rhythm that allows for preparation, rest then growth. Nature’s…

Branding Solutions: 3 Keys to Brand Growth in 2020

January 25, 2020

The wait is long, the portions are big and they’re always packed. What am I talking about? The Cheesecake Factory. Being from Boston I had four within a reasonable distance,…

ASK ALAN about: Eliminating Drama From YOUR Business

January 18, 2020

Many small business owners ask me about proven methods for reducing or eliminating drama from the workplace. Serendipitously, my friend and colleague, Tom Borg recently addressed this very issue. So,…

Elevate Your (Wine) Game in 2020!

January 15, 2020

You may be perfectly happy walking into Trader Joe’s or Publix to select a wine for the evening. Maybe you choose it based on the cool label, the intriguing description…

Branding Solutions: Refunds – When To Eat It

January 11, 2020

When To Eat It I had written previously about an experience with an unreasonable client whom I refused to give a refund to. This was because I had several…

ASK ALAN: About Having the “Right” People

January 4, 2020

Good customer relationships are at the heart of business success. However, simply having people to do the work isn’t enough. Good to Great Jim Collins, author of the best-selling…

Tariffs on European Wine Could Have a Major Impact on American Wallets

December 28, 2019

There is an ongoing trade war with the EU focused on Airbus. As a result, there is already a 25% tariff on a select segment of European wines. The next…

ASK ALAN: How the Culture of YOUR Business Defines Success

December 21, 2019

Individual generations affect business cultures In a previously published article about the millennial generation, I reported how understanding millennials better is critical to attracting them as customers. Research demonstrates that…

Branding Solutions: Build Your Processes, Save Your Business

December 15, 2019

Let me tell you a story I was meeting with a woman who needed our memorial services in a rush. We met Monday evening, the service was Wednesday…

Tips and Tricks for Wine Country

December 11, 2019

You’ve finally booked the trip of a lifetime to wine country! There are so many wineries you want to visit, but you only have 3 days to cram them all…