RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2022
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
I
n today's business culture, authority roles and responsibilities are usually
shared throughout a company. With everything that a retailer has on their
plate, it is almost impossible to get it all done as a one-man or one-
woman show. We are no longer specializing in one product line or one
category. To remain competitive, we are constantly evolving and changing
to meet the different wants, needs and buying habits of diverse consumers.
How many hats did you wear today? Perhaps manager of payroll, IT,
marketing, inventory, logistics, human resources, social media and of
course, keeper of the keys to name a few. Which hats can you let go? Who
on your staff could assist you in taking on some of these tasks so that you
have more time to spend in other areas of your business? Have you ever
taken a survey of your employees' skill sets which could be an untapped
resource? You may not know it, but there may be a social media expert,
marketing or promotions manager, demonstration cook, speaker or home
show coordinator already on staff that you have overlooked just because
the right questions were never asked.
You're a busy person as you juggle family, life, hobbies, and a business.
There are more stressors in business today than in any other time in history.
The internet age has totally changed the way we live, work and think. It has
also made it easier today for people to acquire a whole new repertoire of skill
sets. Today's employee can be a bigger asset to an employer than ever
before. Don't let these skills go to waste. If you haven't done so already, I
suggest you hold a company town hall meeting or survey to find out exactly
who works for you and how they can help to make your job easier and help to
run your company more efficiently. Who knows, you may even tap into hidden
talents that can be used to push your company to the top of your market.
RUNNING
A BUSINESS
IS LIKE A
RELAY RACE
Have you thought about
passing the baton?
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