Monthly Archives: January 2010

Why does redbox work?

What is it about redbox that work? Convenience, easy to get to. What is the appeal to clients? Client Perspective It starts with the price, $1.00 per day. Conveniently located at Walgreens stores, convenience stores, inside grocery stores. The latest movies. Convenience of checking availability at home. Business Perspective

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Giving Clients more value added service

Looking for some added value... Seeking great service and something extra.. Seeking to make a difference... Where does all this lead?...Is it just words or can the client really see this...What is this??? Clients are continually checking ...

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Attending the Nebraska Agri-Business Exposition

Today the Tradeshow opens at the Nebraska Agri-Business Show.  If you are a grower, farmer or supporter of agriculture, stop by and attend this event at the Qwest Center - Omaha.  The show started ysterday with re-certification courses and continues today and tomorrow. Its a great show to attend with a number of very ...

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Is your business like a drive thru?

When you, the consumer drive through a drive-thru business: bank, fast-food restaurant, pharmacy, what do you expect: Quick Turnaround time | Correct Order | Receipt | Friendly Service But Sometimes... As you leave if something is wrong like the incorrect order, less than friendly service and/or long wait..the ...

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Connecting at a trade show near you!

With all the talk of social media, join an online community and find ways to connect on Facebook, Twitter, etc.  nothing beats face-to-face connections. I say this because attendance at tradeshows is up over last year at some of the shows we have been a part of. In addition, this week is a very ...

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Connecting with the Ag Community

Everyday I go through my checklist and look at RSS Feeds on Google Reader, Twitter, Facebook, etc. looking at communications that have taken place, latest news. The one group that always has a voice is the Ag Community.  Everyday producers, growers, farmers, Farm Bureaus, Publications, Tradeshows are promoting agriculture with a passionate spirit. I am ...

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Scooters Coffee keeps going strong in 2010

Scooters Coffee House | Omaha - I am writing this blog  Thursday evening in a conference room while waiting for my son to get done with basketball practice.  This place is great... Nice atmosphere for getting things done with smooth music in the background. My focus ...

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Omaha TV Station gets it right with new Iphone Application

WOWT  TV iPhone Application I just downloaded the WOWT Iphone application. It is awesome, with a few "fat finger" strokes I can keep up on the latest development.  It will be my new local newspaper application... Clean, Concise Information, Easy to Navigate Also, has video  although no videos had been loaded as of Jan 20, 2010. The ...

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Social Media is Hitting Right at the Heart

Remember those hard-candy hearts with the little messages: "sweet love" , "I love you" "You Rock".  You see them in the aisles of stores as Valentines Day is fast approaching. Now comes word, that  social media is making its inroads into this industry The message "Tweet Me" can now be found.  People are ...

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How do you spend your time at home: Internet or TV

How do you spend your time at home? If I am not running kids to different activities, I find myself surfing the net, working on job-related activities, catching up on the news or just checking out the latest comments on Facebook or other Social Media Sites. Are you finding that its hard to sit down and just ...

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