I am spending a few days in Breckenridge, Colo., and in the 36 hours I have been here I am struck by how simply gorgeous the town looks. If you have yet to experience “Breck,” it’s a Victorian-era town that loves its heritage as a mining town and loves its current life as a ski resort and hiking mecca in the summer. What has dazzled me in these two days is the abundance of flowers everywhere. I’m not talking about a pot of petunias here and there; I’m talking redolent with hanging baskets, beautiful containers and gardens stuffed with flowers of every color.
And what does this have to do with you and your business? Pride. Breckenridge lives on tourist dollars, and we all know that the tourism industry has been hard-hit, especially destination locales. There are definitely empty storefronts, empty places where restaurants once stood. The town could have cut back on the flowers as a non-income-bearing expense, but it didn’t. People who are on the streets are in a happy mood because there is beauty all around them. Shopkeepers are working together to give customers a reason to come into their stores, and galleries are becoming innovative to support artists in the area. They are acting “as if” all is well, while working hard to make their dream a reality.
What can you do to lift the spirits of all who come into contact with your business? What can lift your spirits when you head to your office? Flowers always do it for me; what does it for you?
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August 15th, 2009 at 8:11 am
STarted a new home based business in Oklahoma under the umbrella of the American Dream. I have a need to prove the newpapers wrong. I am starting my own stimulus package. My team of supporter is what lifts my spirits. Everyone has been so positive about this adventure.
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August 16th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I know if my desk and shop has been left organized by the employees/staff that do the weekend catering….I am ready to tackle the week. If not, then I feel like I’m behind the 8 ball. Lucky for me it’s clean and put away 99 percent of time. (:
August 16th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Recently, one of my clients had someone come in to spruce up the appearance of her facility. For a minimal cost, they changed wall color, matched desk assessories, hung some curtains (made from new sheets), and hung some art work. All-in-all, they may have spent $150 for the revamp for supplies. They used items they already had and shopped at Goodwill! The cost of having the spruce up was free as it was a family member who came in with all these ideas.
Customers really noticed the redesign and thought they spent lots. The family member has been told she has a talent for sprucing up businesses and is considering opening her own business!
Lisa Bredahl
Small Business Coaching Center LLC
August 26th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Ladies,
Thank you for each of your comments — sorry it took so long to post them, somehow they wound up in spam!
Each of you have reaffirmed that our surroundings make a difference to us and to our customers. It absolutely behooves us to be in a workspace that nurtures our creativity and our spirits. and as you have said, it doesn’t need to cost a ton of money.
Take a look at SilverVixens.com and click on Feng Shui Fusion to learn more about this proven method to increase the positive flow in your spaces — This woman is an expert!