Under new management. I bet you have seen a sign on a business stating that they have new leadership. As you know from my past posts about quirky and funny signs, I am always on the lookout for these items.
Recently, I have seen a couple of businesses that proclaimed that they were “Under New Management.” As I remember, one was a fast food location and the other was a liquor store.
My question is… Why do I care? They spent money to tell the world they have a “changing of the guard” but what’s in it for me?
Why not put up a sign that tells about new products in stock, new menu items, cleaner restrooms or a big discount. This might make me stop more that the fact that the faces at the top have changed.
Wouldn’t it be more effective to sell me on what you are doing differently? Make me want to come in and shop. I darn sure don’t just want to stop by to shake hands with the “new management.”
What do you think?
Thanks to all who have helped me
Salutes to all on this patriotic day. I have decided not to do a “regular” post about humor in works. Instead, I will thank some people. That is always risky since it is so easy to forget someone. In the past, I have acknowledged many in Twitter Friday Follows. Also, I do appreciate those that re-tweet my words.
Today, I will say thanks to some people I know personally, and some I do not. This list comes from the stats that are amassed everyday about where people find your blog.
In all my reading, the generally accepted mindset is to comment on other people’s blogs. I have done this, and it paid off. Also posting my topics and funny bumper stickers has driven traffic to me too.
Ok, so here are some of the sources that have send people to my blog.
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