by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 14, 2013 | for Money
Promotion fails are far too common in business. As Bryan Jacobson commented last week on the Burger King Promotion Fail: There is no business upside to disappointing customers. Successful business practices are also plentiful. Today I'll highlight a service business...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 13, 2013 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We've built three houses—two that were full custom homes we designed from the ground up. We've lived in our dream home for almost exactly two and a half years. Nothing can beat the feeling. Still, looking back at some of the photos fills me with anxiety! I'm so glad...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 13, 2013 | for Body, for Money
For a number of years it's been clear that our oldest son, Samson, was going to need braces. He had what we lovingly call “crazy teeth.” There were teeth high in the gums (what my brother used to call “dog teeth” because they look like...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 10, 2013 | for Money
Monday's Pizza Factory promotion fail reminded me about both good and bad business experiences. Often the proper solution to a business problem seems so obvious as a consumer, while remaining shrouded in mystery to the owner. As I commented on the Pizza Factory...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 10, 2013 | 100 Day Challenge, Lifestyle Design
Today marks the final day of the 100 Day Challenge. It also marks the completion of one of my own goals, to blog about each day of the challenge in 100 consecutive days. If you've made it this far with me, I congratulate you! It's been a long haul for both of us! How...
