by debidrecksler | Jun 30, 2008 | Consumer
Years ago when all four children were still living at home, I faced the challenge of making ends meet on a very tight budget. Those years inspired me to become a consumer writer and help others. With the economy being as shaky as it is right now, most people...
by debidrecksler | Jun 29, 2008 | Consumer
Gas prices are choking all of us but there are a few simple things consumers can do to save money.First of all, eliminate all the I forgot to pick up or I forgot to do this trips by writing everything down. This will reduce most of those extra trips that eat up so...
by debidrecksler | Jun 28, 2008 | Business
Have you ever noticed how some people in the sales and service industry always seem happy? Through the years, I’ve interviewed several hundred of them and I think I’ve figured out their secret. They really enjoy what they do! For these happy people,...
by debidrecksler | Jun 27, 2008 | Business
I have a pet peeve….I expect to be acknowledged when I enter a place of business and if I am not…I leave and take my business elsewhere. There is no excuse for ignoring a customer. I believe that you have 30 seconds to acknowledge a customer ….I...
by debidrecksler | Jun 26, 2008 | Consumer
How many times have you seen a newspaper ad or received a mailer advertising the deal of the century only to find out later that it was just bait to lure you into a store. With gas prices choking the average consumer this sales tactic tops the list for deceptive...
