Oct
27

How To Piss Off Your Customers

Grr! by Martin Kingsley

Grr! by Martin Kingsley. There are many ways to annoy and anger your customers, but I am only going to focus on one of the most common ways ---- it's about lack of clear EXPECTATIONS. Don't set realistic expectations. An example of setting unrealistic expectations are the overly-hyped informational products that are sold over the internet. When you over-promise and under-deliver, or when you paint a picture that is not an accurate description of what the customer can expect, that's a … [Read more...]

May
07

Is It A Good Idea To Be Business Partners With Your Spouse?

Chuck and Brenda Horton at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort April 2010

About eighteen months ago, Hware's business model was redesigned and I became a business partner with my spouse, Chuck.  While our business relationship is young, we have nevertheless been together as a couple for nineteen years. Being familiar with each other's idiosyncrasies has prepared me for a journey of perseverance and patience. Let's face it, there is no denying it. It is HARD, especially if you have two people like me and Chuck, who are long-time entrepreneurs; and whom neither one of … [Read more...]

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