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Thursday, January 12, 2012

On Horse and Buggy

A while ago I wrote a post about how Location D's convenience store gets more foot traffic than the other two businesses that we operate. Location D also wins out when it comes to another traffic pattern. Some of the customers come on horse and buggy. The town Location D is in has a sizable Amish... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

A Former Business

A little over two years it has been since Dad handed the keys to Location Y back to landlord Marty Goldberg. Dad giving the keys back to Marty did not bother me. When it comes to business I am not one to get sentimental. My grandfather once said, "A business is nothing but a vehicle to make money.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Understanding Customers

Saturday was Understanding Customer Day. I arrived at Location C in the morning to find that the wash, soap and wax sprays on both automatic touch frees had no pressure. After both wash cycles completed I approached both customers, apologized profusely and gave them their money back. Both men were... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Winter Sabbatical

Due to the temperatures getting colder, Location B employee Harry James made the decision on Wednesday night to take a sabbatical from work. He will return to work when the temperatures warm up again, which will presumably take place sometime during the spring. Dad and I want Harry to do whatever he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Playoff Time

My beloved Baltimore Ravens playoff game is scheduled on Sunday, January 15th at 1 p.m. in Baltimore. Since they earned a bye week by having an excellent record (for non-sports fans that means a week off) the Ravens do not have an opponent set in stone. Possibilities are Houston, Denver or... Sign in to see full entry.

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