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Holidays are critical to the success of countless businesses. It's essential to map out plans to make the most of those holidays months before they occur. So no matter what time of year you begin planning, consider the advantages of being prepared.
If a holiday — any holiday — is important to the well being of your business, here are seven issues to consider well in advance.
1. Got enough staff? If you assume your business is completely unaffected by holidays, consider the importance of having enough staff on hand to continue business as usual. No matter if it's a retail store having to face a crunch of customers, or an accounting firm swamped with requests for end of the year advice, make certain you have sufficient staff at the ready. "Make sure you have enough staff to continue things efficiently and without any hassle," says Maura Schreirer-Fleming, author of "Real World Selling for Out of This World Results." "Also, make sure (your staff is) properly trained. A lot of retail stores at Christmas time have problems because their staff isn't properly trained."
2. Consider advertising and marketing. Magazines and other publications plan holiday issues several months before Christmas and New Year's. If you plan on advertising to boost revenue during the holidays, start thinking about your advertising well before publication deadlines. "Start by finding out what deadlines publications have for holiday advertising," says Schreirer-Fleming. "Usually, that's no less than two months in advance of the holidays."
3. Don't assume all will go smoothly. No matter how comprehensively you may plan for a holiday, something may still go awry. Protect yourself by having a contingency plan in place. For example, if staffing requirements exceed your expectations, contact TempStar Staffing to make sure backup is available. If you order too much inventory, have a follow up sale at the ready to clear the shelves.
4. Don't lose a good holiday idea. A solid holiday-related brainstorm can get lost in the shuffle of the holiday itself — or, for that matter, if you're months away from giving the holiday any serious consideration. Part of being proactive in holiday planning is to make it an ongoing effort. So, set up a system to stockpile good holiday ideas when they strike. Cooper says she often uses downtime in her schedule to brainstorm about the holidays. If a workable notion comes to mind, she makes sure to write it down for later consideration when she's in proactive holiday planning mode.
5. Keep your personal life organized as well. The stress of the holidays from a professional standpoint can often wreak havoc on your relationships with family and friends. Don't overlook your personal life when it comes to mapping out your business for an upcoming holiday. |
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If you gathered 100 experienced managers together and asked them for their advice, they probably wouldn’t say much about "competing values models” or “temporal rhythms.”
Instead, this is a good idea of what you’d hear: “Don’t be afraid of the phrase, ‘I don’t know.” If you don’t know the answer, don’t try to bluff. If you’re at fault, take the blame. If you’re wrong, apologize. A wise person once said, “If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember anything.”
“Never gossip.” And if someone wants to gossip with you, politely say you’re not interested. This corporate adage rings true: When someone gossips, two careers are hurt- the person being talked about, and the person doing the talking.
“No task is beneath you.” Don’t think you are above anything. Be the good example and pitch in- especially if the job is one that nobody wants to do.
“Share the credit whenever possible.” Managers who spread credit around look much stronger than those who take all the credit for themselves.
“Ask for help.” If you think you’re in over your head, you are. Before it gets out of hand, ask someone for help- most people enjoy giving a hand. Besides saving yourself for embarrassment, you’ll make a friend and an ally.
“Keep your salary to yourself.” Discussing your salary is a no-win proposition. Either you’ll be upset because someone is making more than you, or someone will be upset with you.
“When you don’t like someone, don’t let it show.” Especially if you outrank them. Never burn bridges or offend others as you move ahead.
“Let it go.” What shouldn’t happen often does: You weren’t given the project you wanted, you were passed over for the promotion you deserved. Be gracious and diplomatic… and move on. Harboring a grudge won’t advance your career.
“When you’re right, don’t gloat.” The only time you should ever use the phrase “I told you so” is if someone says to you: “You were right. I really could succeed at the project.” |
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Question: What type of gemstone will dissolve in vinegar?
A) Pearl
B) Diamond
C) Opal
D) Amethyst
Answer: A
- A pearl is mostly calcium carbonate, which is susceptible to even a weak acid solution like vinegar.
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"It's not what you do once in a while, it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference."
- Jenny Craig | | |
Gift Card To
Lois Fruehan
Gift Card To
Arthur Herbert
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TempStar Staffing would like to congratulate employees who were hired by the companies they were working for through TempStar. Their hard work, attendance, and attitude are to be commended:
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