Success only runs one direction....
For those of you here in Atlanta, don’t forget tomorrow’s seminar about The 3/50 Project (Building 1, 14th floor, seminar room 14-D-9). Would love to see you there!
If there was any question the Project’s message is spreading, the past 24 hours have proven otherwise. I’ve been met with excitement in every showroom, booth, and hallway over what we’re doing, and how amazing it’s been for brick and mortars. [click here to continue…]
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Well, here we go…off to the Big Show, the summer gift show at AmericasMart in Atlanta. Admittedly, I’m a bit curious about the next few days and how they’ll play out. In January, we were all looking each other in the eye for the first time since the market nose dived into oblivion. It only took 24 hours for the collective :::sigh::: to be heard across the three block campus as everyone recognized they were in this thing together.
Now, six months later-—to the day-—everyone’s had time to adjust to doing business differently. [click here to continue…]
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If you missed it, here you go. My favorite line actually came from the teaser, introducing The 3/50 Project just before the commercials preceding our segment:
They just might have the formula that could save some local businesses that might not otherwise survive the recession.
Couldn’t have said it better if I tried.
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The venerable Smith and Hawken garden retailer has decided to stick a spade in the soil and call it “done.” Translated, they’ve already ceased online operations and plan to close all retail storefronts by year’s end.
The reason? Three guesses. The economy.
Read up on the details here.
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For those of you who were still slumbering in the wee small hours on the west coast, here’s a recording of yesterday’s segment on The Small Business Advocate radio program, hosted by the ever wonderful Jim Blasingame. This is the second appearance for The 3/50 Project on the show, which is in itself an honor.
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Thanks for being such a strong supporter of independent businesses, Jim. You’re an inspiration to us all.
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Just a little reminder for RetailSpeaks members: tonight’s our RS:Live! pre-show conference call, focused on Atlanta Gift. Here’s your chance to swap info, share notes, and visit about how to approach the largest show of the summer.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Time: 7:00 E / 6:00 C / 5:00 M / 4:00 P
Duration: One hour
Call in number: Will be sent via our email service
Admission: Must be a current member of RetailSpeaks
RSVP: Via the RS email system
RS:Live! conference calls are offered exclusively to members of RetailSpeaks. For more information or to apply for membership, visit RetailSpeaks.com.
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Planning to attend the Atlanta Gift Show this weekend? Stop by Building 1 for a free seminar I’m conducting about The 3/50 Project, where it is today, and what you can do with it to help promote your business.
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Building 1, 14th floor (room 14-D-9)
Admission: Free to show attendees
As an added bonus, Supporters of The 3/50 Project are being provided a private room, courtesy of AmericasMart. Stop in, have a seat, spread out your paperwork, relax, and meet fellow fans of the Project while you’re at it.
Supporters room: Building 1, 10th floor (room 1004)
Open: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See you there!
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The past week’s been a whirlwind for The 3/50 Project, to say the least. Showing up on the pages of The Wall Street Journal (on our three month anniversary, no less), followed by the Chicago Tribune certainly does make for a very pleasant holiday weekend.
And this week’s starting off with a bang. Actually, a double bang. [click here to continue…]
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