Going Beyond What’s Expected

We’ve discussed the importance of not going over-the-top for customers so often that it leads to unreasonable expectations beyond what’s sustainable. Rather, we’ve encouraged our readers to strive to deliver a consistently great customer experience with only the occasional grand gesture for the special customer or unique circumstance. That’s all…
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Collective Intelligence

A common feeling among small-business owners is that they’re all alone. After all, each one faces competition for customers, supplies, and employees. This is further magnified in a time of inflation, supply-chain headaches, and widespread understaffing. While this sense of isolation can apply to larger corporations, it’s an even stronger…
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