Value is the name of the game in 09!

Value, its the new buzz word and if you are in business you have got to give it to survive the current recession.
In 2009, people are more "time rich" than in recent years and with less money about, they have time to search for better value. This is already evident with grocery shopping with the so called discounters increasing their sales at the expense of the higher end retailers.

Internet businesses will thrive through this recession as they don't have the same high rent costs and can pass on that good value to their customers.

We at Mullingar Crystal have adopted this approach from the start. When we set up, we promised value. We have kept that policy up in the hard start up years and now hope to reap the rewards in 2009.

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Club Committees Culture of Cronyism

I am just fed up with the culture of cronyism on golf club committees.
This is my experience over the last few years and while in the good times, not giving value to the club members may have been acceptable, I don't think that members should be ripped off in the name of cronyism any longer.
Precisely, what I mean is that when clubs are buying prizes, they have buying power. They should use this as a means to get the best value for their members.
Currently, many clubs just buy prizes from their buddy's, in many cases receiving a "little thank you" in return (nicer word than bribe).

So, if you are a member of a golf club, make sure you are not being ripped off. Simple rule: if they are buying direct from a factory, then they are seeking the best value.

Raise the issue at your next AGM and embarrass them!

Waterford unable to commit?

Lately, we have found customers coming to us having got prizes and awards from Waterford Crystal for years. While we genuinely take no delight in the apparent demise of Waterford, who have been the best in the world in his business, we will gladly look after your order.
There are no set-up charges with Mullingar Crystal, we have a very quick turn around time and we will not be beaten for value.
Call us today on +353 44 933 1572 or email sales@mullingarcystal.com

Things I can do to honour my employees effectively.

Things I can do to honour my employees effectively (that won't make me look cheap).

I was very impressed and intrigued last year when on a school morning, my 9 year old son who was visibly ill, still wanted to go to school. This was a long way from my day, when even a hint of illness left me pleading to stay at home. I might add at this point that we do have a nice home with all modern appliances etc. He wasn't trying to get away from us!
The real reason for him wanting to go to school was that he did not want to break his record and ruin his chance of receiving an attendance award.
Yes, just a simple attendance award was the lure to pull a sick child out of his bed.

Would your employees do the same?
Are you missing people this week?

It's not always about money.

Learn from a 9 year old. Put an attendance award scheme in place today.