Don't let it get by you - Do it today

I have two quick comments this morning.

First I want to thank Lou Cook, Bill Plummer from the Arakansas State Floral Association for inviting me to come and share our marketing ideas with their members this past weekend.

They had a great, friendly crowd and the details of our marketing/sales and display information was very well received.

Also, I would like to thank Jack Gaston, the owner of Southern Wholesale in Little Rock, where the class was held for hosting the event. A great place with lots of product and I think all of the members appreciate his support of the organization.

So, now on to the second point, Prom is fast approaching for many of you. Have you taken the time to get ready. If not, make a pledge to yourself to - do it today.

Have you gone and got the prom magazines for your store?

Have you set up your display?

Have you trained your staff - very, very important.

Have you reviewed your pricing from last year to make sure you are up to date?

Have you created new ideas for 2009 that are new, creative and fresh?

Have you contacted the high school to create a fund raiser as a way to make your shop a destination for the students?

I don't want this list to get to be very long, becuase I really do want you to "do it today!" if you have not already done it.

Until next time.....