The tables were always covered in used cups and plates and as its seating was outdoors, the wind blew everything around. Added to this was the local pigeon population, which had figured out that this was an excellent foraging ground for leftover morsels. So in amongst the refuse was the added delight of pigeon droppings. All in all a very attractive place to stop for a coffee and piece of cake—not. To top it off, there were often four or five staff standing behind the counter waiting for a customer to turn up rather than going outside to clean up the mess. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing reliable online backup company might be a difficult task for anyone because it’s not that easy to place our important data somewhere else but our very own laptop. Some of you might think that ‘What if they lose my data?’ or ‘What if they spy on our important data?’ I think It’s normal for you (including me) to think of something like that. It’s too danger to put your business data if a certain online backup company can spy on it. They can sell it to your competitor! That’s a nightmare I think! Read the rest of this entry »
In tip 37 I spoke about the power of smells to have an impact on your business. Well, cleanliness can be a related issue but generally it deserves its own attention. I am amazed at the number of businesses that are downright filthy. Recently I had to purchase a set of tyres for my car and I had to wait while they were being fitted. Let me describe the waiting room. Read the rest of this entry »
Research shows that some music does have an impact on a shopper’s buying habits. In restaurants the faster the beat of the music the faster people tend to eat. So if you run a restaurant that focuses on high turnover with diners not spending a lot of time in the restaurant, music with a fast beat is appropriate. If you are running a fine dining establishment where patrons have the table for the night, it is preferable they take their time and hopefully purchase more food and beverages in doing so. Read the rest of this entry »
Loud or inappropriate music in a business can turn customers away in droves. It is often a point overlooked or not given a lot of attention. Like all of the tips in this section, the aim is to make your business as appealing as possible to your customers. Read the rest of this entry »