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Retail

I am teaching 12-year-old Ashland how to maintain flower beds. Her parents own Cedar Creek greenhouse, where I work part time. She is an excellent worker. When she cleans the greenhouse, it is up to my standards.
Oct 4, 2018

Young people and our trade

It is our responsibility to teach and pass along our skills and knowledge to our children.
Sep 4, 2018

Sometimes we play hurt

Learning to stay positive, even when things don't seem fair, and to make the best out of what life has to offer.
Be ready for spring with lots of stock to ensure your customers can get what they come shopping for.
Jun 13, 2018

The value of time management

Smart time management increases productivity, financial success and personal serenity.
Changes in sales processes might be challenging,  but are often necessary to improve the bottom line.
May 2, 2018

Taking risks

Successful people see themselves not as risk takers but as opportunity explorers, prepared to learn from their mistakes
Mar 6, 2018

Distinguish yourself

Recognizing different approaches to successful business.
Jan 9, 2018

Clean up your act

Cleanliness in a retail operation reduces stress, saves time and makes money for your business.
Jan 1, 2018

Front-line flexible

Building brand loyalty and value-added service
John Zaplatynsky
Sep 1, 2017

Plenty of promise for the garden centre industry

The best-managed garden centres will continue to find a corner of the fiercely competitive retail landscape, and will, through leadership and innovation, succeed into the next generation.
Jul 31, 2017

Value is subjective

Value is determined by the willingness of a buyer to pay a certain price, and only that price.
Apr 24, 2017

Can we see the future?

Future success for garden centres will be those that offer exclusive or hard-to-find products along with a continued good service to their customers.
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