For example, in early 2012
when storeowners prepare a Form W - 2 to report an employee's 2011 earnings, they will need to disclose how much it costs the business to provide group health insurance to the employee.
This can only happen
when storeowners nourish an environment in which employees are rewarded for the level of customer support they exhibit.
Not exact matches
«It's very difficult for us to work with people
when they want to kill you,» he said some
storeowners» resistance to the event, adding that statements by some against the festival reached the point of «bigotry.»
«
Storeowners are very good at engaging
when it comes to food, but sometimes, on the product side, they're less engaging,» says Hawk.
And
when it comes to the franchises within the pet specialty channel, I have personally met some
storeowners who, quite frankly, fit the classic definition of an independent retailer better than some of the regional chain operators out there.
«I noticed that
when we would play early Beatles music on a Saturday, people would hang out in the store longer,» she says, adding that
storeowners should experiment to see what works with their unique store demographics.
Operated by Jamie L. Idzi, who went from part - time summer help to
storeowner when she acquired the business in 2007, Yuppy Puppy was founded as a seasonal pet store in 2002.
Storeowners are not the only people with good ideas
when it comes to merchandising.
When employees are given the opportunity to take on new roles, it can help make the job more interesting — as long as
storeowners and managers are not just unloading tasks that they don't want to do themselves.
For example, the chain often allows individual
storeowners to try out new, regional brands that may not have been on the corporate radar before — particularly
when it comes to pet foods.
Shelf talkers or educational pamphlets are often available to help educate customers on specific products and
storeowners should be sure to inquire about these items
when placing an order.
However, the bank may also want the
storeowner to make extra payments
when the business» cash flow permits.
Being a former
storeowner, I realize there may be times
when management can not be everywhere, so it is imperitive that you hire and train store associates correctly, following the three Ps: Preach, Practice and Provide superior customer service.
«Many
storeowners have started feeding their own cats natural and raw foods and have seen the changes in their health, which can really make a difference
when they consult with their customers,» she says.
For various reasons, people are increasingly seeking out products that are made in the U.S. Joli - Coeur is among the many pet specialty
storeowners honoring consumers» demand for domestically made foods, toys, beds and other supplies,
when feasible.
Types of Interviews Most pet retailers use one of three interview formats
when hiring: Group Interview — If a
storeowner is approaching a busy season, such as the holidays, and needs to hire immediately, a group interview may be effective.
This does not mean that
when a customer walks in the door, the
storeowner or an employee starts rambling about the time Grandma Rose overcooked the Thanksgiving turkey.