How to Market to Younger Generations Millennials are probably the most criticized of the generations to date. They were born in the crossroads of the internet vs the baby boomers. They’re always on their phones, live in the digital world, and have different values. But that’s why we love them because we’ve learned a lot … Continue reading
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Meeting Your Customer’s Expectations
Your customers got smart. With the world right at their fingertips, how could they not be? They are experts in both real world shopping and they also dominate the virtual world. They are so connected, they know the very second Beyoncé’s newest album drops within minutes of release. Unfortunately, your customers hold the power. Providing … Continue reading
What to post on each social media platform
Oh the wonderful world of social media. It is one of the most affordable forms of marketing available. Social media marketing gives you increased exposure, especially to students who spend a good portion of their day checking social media. According to lyfemarketing.com, “people are spending 20-40% more on companies that are using social media.” And … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day from The Douglas Stewart Company! We will not be publishing a blog this week, but we’ll be back next week. Our office will be close July 4th to honor the Holiday. Sincerely, The Douglas Stewart Company
The Mobile Shopper
$ELL! $ELL! $ELL! The goal of any retail establishment is to sell more. We’ve all been there—at the checkout counter when the sales associate tells you if you buy 2 more items you’ll qualify for $15 off your entire purchase! And why wouldn’t you participate in that? At the end of that purchase you’ll be … Continue reading
Back-to-School Products for Students
It’s that time of year, the time your students are willing and eager to spend a lot of money on the products they need for back-to-school. They are hungry for knowledge. It’s an exciting time for students to buy. Give them something they want to use! Take a look at our list of recommended must-haves … Continue reading
Keep Your Students Coming Back For More
What is a loyalty program? Loyalty programs—they keep your customers coming back for more. A lot of big companies have one: Starbucks offers free drinks and food, Walgreens offers special discounts. But loyalty programs are not just for the big companies, small businesses use them too. A loyalty program rewards the customer when they make … Continue reading
Money, Money, Money: Making Buyback More Enjoyable
It’s final exam time (if not already done), which also means it’s time to gear up for taking in a whole slew of barely used books. Who doesn’t love making money? The end-of-semester can be a college student’s favorite time of the year. This can also be a sore spot for many students expecting a … Continue reading
Keeping Up with the Customer
Why You Should Get Feedback From Your Students and How to Get It Stop worrying about keeping up with your competitors and focus more on keeping up with your students. Have you ever asked your students what they think? Like verbally asked them their opinion on something? As a business owner, it’s important to cater … Continue reading
Customer Service Tips for Small Businesses
We’ve all been there and seen that: that one person not getting the discount they were expecting, the person that didn’t get exactly what they ordered on their extremely customized food order, the person that literally made the mistake on their own and is expecting someone to help them. (Raise your hand if you’ve felt … Continue reading