| As I See It... |
We have all heard someone say "Leave your work at work, and home at home".
This is usually a no brainer for me, at least leaving home at home. Recently though I have been having trouble leaving one home habit at home. Being a wife, mother, caretaker, housekeeper, handyman, you get the picture, I seem to have trouble saying "No!"
Being able to say "No" to a dozen or more salesman who all have great products is sometimes very hard to do. We all want to carry the new trendy items and quality products as well. However, not saying "No," especially with the economy right now, can get us in trouble.
This is a time to concentrate on good sellers, and adequate variety of all products.
Again, if it does not sell, get rid of it. Better to double face a "good seller" than to take up space on a "no seller."
I think it was Gary Buysee who once said, "You don't have to bring in every new product." If you wait a month or two you can find out how it's selling at other stores first.
Often, MMBA tells us all when there is something new that is working out for others, then you can give it a try.
Just remember it's OK to say "No" sometimes.
On the other hand, if you're one of the many afraid of change, now may be the time for you to say "Yes" once in awhile.
Vicki Segerstrom,
MMBA Director
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| Edina Position Opening |
The City of Edina has an Assistant Liquor Store Manager opening.
The Assistant Liquor Store Manager is responsible for handling supervisory operations in conjunction with the Store Manager.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervision of employees, opening and closing the store, and miscellaneous supervisory duties.
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of four years retail liquor store experience or other equivalent full-time retail experience. Must be able to work day, evening, and weekend hours. Must be able to bend and lift items up to 80 pounds and also stand for extended periods of time. High School diploma or equivalent is required. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
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| 77 Tips For Your Business | |
DMS Retail Consultants recently sent the MMBA office a copy of their free publication, The WOW Effect! 77 Ways to Give Your Business the WOW Factor and Make Your competitors Wish They Were You!
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Building Barrels in Minnesota that make Good Whiskey
(and Soon Wine & Beer) | 
Building wooden barrels is a craft. Building barrels that make good whiskey is an art.
Tucked away inside a nondescript industrial building in the tiny town of Osage, Minnesota the shop floor at Black Swan barrels is a busy, noisy place. Six people are working with wood, steel and fire to make barrels.....
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| Attention Retail Outlets Making & Selling Bags of Ice |
If your establishment makes and sells bags of ice to the public, certain information must be indicated on the bag.
According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Food Inspection Division:
* The bags need to be labeled on the front with the common name of the contents (i.e., "ICE").
* Somewhere along the bottom, the net weight must be listed
(i.e., "5 lbs.")
* The name and address of either the manufacturer, or if more appropriate, the packer or distributor.
In the case of an outbreak, (they have occurred with ice) the Department needs to be able to conduct a trace-back.
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| Latest From AGE | |
At the time of this writing, the prospect of a state shutdown remains.
Here is a latest from Minnesota Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement.
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| Future Dates to Remember!! |  |
2011 MMBA Regional Meetings
Fall 2011
2012 MMBA Boot Camp
February 21-22, 2012
Breezy Point Resort
2012 MMBA Annual Conference
May 20-22, 2012
Arrowwood Resort
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| Ask A Director |
Gary Buysse
Rogers
763-428-0163
Cathy Pletta Kasson 507-634-7618 Vicki Segerstrom Milaca 320-983-6255 Brian Hachey Stacy 651-462-2727
Nancy Drumsta Delano 763-972-0578
Lara Smetana Pine City 320-629-2020
Michael Friesen Hawley 218-483-4747
Tom Agnes
Brooklyn Center
763-381-2349
Toni Buchite
50 Lakes
218-763-2035
Bridgitte Konrad North Branch 651-674-8113 Shelly Dillon Callaway 218-375-4691 Paul Kaspszak MMBA 763-572-0222 1-866-938-3925
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| A Drunk Phoned the Local Police.... |  | |
A drunk phoned the local police department to report that thieves had been in his car.
"They stole the dashboard, the steering wheel, the brake pedal, even the accelerator," he cried out.
However, before the police investigation could start, the phone rang a second time, and the same voice came over the line.
"Never mind," the drunk said with a hiccup. "I got in the back seat by mistake." |
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