My happily-ever-after in business

Quite some time ago I came across a brilliant book called ‘Mischief Marketing’ by Jean-Luc Ginder. While it was full of simple and often trivial advice, there was one thing that helped me make sure my business wasn’t boring… and that I wasn’t getting bored of it either. One of the essentials for finding your happily-ever-after in business is to enjoy the process. Believe me, having … Continue reading My happily-ever-after in business

It’s never too early to learn barista skills

Adler is such a star in the making. A 3 years old barista was discovered by the popular coffee blog from beanhunter.com While searching for the best coffee spots all over the world, they came across Bindle Coffee located in Fort Collins, Colorado. According to their website, Bindle Coffee provides a space and environment that gives people room to breathe, to dream and to enjoy beautiful food … Continue reading It’s never too early to learn barista skills

New Zealand retailers know how to grab passers-by’ attention

I have a lifelong habit – collecting funny/smart/interesting/weird business-related bits and pieces. New Zealand businesses seem to know well how to capture attention of passers-by without traditional “SALES” and “50% OFF” displays. Well, it is simple – you need a content customers can relate to and may be inclined to publically share. It’s also well known that consumers are more likely to feel emotionally connected to a … Continue reading New Zealand retailers know how to grab passers-by’ attention