Post by Kevin on Jul 5, 2008 8:40:35 GMT -5
"Is it getting lighter or are our eyes simply adjusting to the darkness?"
Not sure if you saw this article Analyst focuses on continuing economic woes- Located here
It is worth a read.
Do you purchase where they give a SBOD? Well many places give a discount to police officers, as police officers do their duty. Many places offer a Military discount, as they do their duty. The seniors get a discount, they did their duty.
So are you getting your Small Business Owner Discount because you are truly at this point of the Michigan economy doing your duty. I`t aint easy doing what were doing.
I think asking for a SBOD should be done proudly, simply asking and handing the owner a card offering the same discount in return. Followed up with a polite "Thank You, we will do business again"
When you have the opportunity to meet or see a fellow small business owner. Do so. Take the time to communicate, exchange info, ask if there is any way your business can help their business. Taking the time to do so might just help keep our dying breed alive.
Take the time to see if this small business owner sells items that your are continually purchasing, and start purchasing those items directly from him/her, especially if they are offering a discount or a barter situation.
Making budget changes at this point is required to strengthen your business and your economic outlook, making budget changes at this point that helps out a fellow small business owner, a DADBA member will only strengthen your business while helping another do the same. Start today, because the answer is:
It is not getting lighter and are our eyes are simply adjusting to the darkness?"
Not sure if you saw this article Analyst focuses on continuing economic woes- Located here
It is worth a read.
Do you purchase where they give a SBOD? Well many places give a discount to police officers, as police officers do their duty. Many places offer a Military discount, as they do their duty. The seniors get a discount, they did their duty.
So are you getting your Small Business Owner Discount because you are truly at this point of the Michigan economy doing your duty. I`t aint easy doing what were doing.
I think asking for a SBOD should be done proudly, simply asking and handing the owner a card offering the same discount in return. Followed up with a polite "Thank You, we will do business again"
When you have the opportunity to meet or see a fellow small business owner. Do so. Take the time to communicate, exchange info, ask if there is any way your business can help their business. Taking the time to do so might just help keep our dying breed alive.
Take the time to see if this small business owner sells items that your are continually purchasing, and start purchasing those items directly from him/her, especially if they are offering a discount or a barter situation.
Making budget changes at this point is required to strengthen your business and your economic outlook, making budget changes at this point that helps out a fellow small business owner, a DADBA member will only strengthen your business while helping another do the same. Start today, because the answer is:
It is not getting lighter and are our eyes are simply adjusting to the darkness?"