Lisbiz Strategies

Should you stay, or should you go now?

FCNewsmainuser - August 25, 2021 0

I get at least one inquiry a week from owners wanting to sell their flooring businesses. I certainly can advise, but I’m not the...

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Market yourself first, the sales will follow

FCNewsmainuser - August 17, 2021 0

Little did I know the most important thing I would learn growing up would be how to throw a great party! My dad loved...

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Fortifying relationships via dealer training

FCNewsmainuser - June 30, 2021 0

By Lisbeth Calandrino Manufacturers spend much of their time competing for their share of business from retailers through product and price. While those key...

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Leveraging your realtor contacts to build business

FCNewsmainuser - June 2, 2021 0

By Lisbeth Calandrino One thing I’ve learned over the years is the importance of networking. I have been able to fill a niche in...

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Women/minority-owned businesses have an edge

FCNewsmainuser - May 3, 2021 0

By Lisbeth Calandrino Imagine if you had companies calling and telling you they had a job for you if you met certain state or...

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Five tips to one-up your competition

FCNewsmainuser - March 22, 2021 0

As floor covering retailers, we sometimes think we’re beating the competition by doing one better—be it price or product selection. However, the key to...

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Tips for improving consumer engagement

FCNewsmainuser - March 8, 2021 0

By Lisbeth Calandrino In an ideal world, the customer would look for a product online and run straight to your store to buy it....

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Are your employees efficient or effective?

FCNewsmainuser - February 23, 2021 0

(First in a series) By Lisbeth Calandrino Across many retail industries, flooring included, business owners employ a practice known as benchmarking to see how they...

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