C-Store News & Work Shops

C-store leadership workshops often sound good in theory but in practice, many fail because managers don’t buy in or don’t see immediate value. Jonathan, a multi-store operator, took a different approach. By committing fully to C-store leadership workshops and aligning his managers around shared conversations, clear data, and consistent habits, he saw stronger teamwork, better …

In a recent SG Voices panel discussion, Stephanie Galentine, Lassus Brothers, Darrell Meek, JD Streett, Mason Cowan, Tom Bandy, BandyWorks, and Jed Brewer, SG Voices, discussed how they maximize c-store leadership development ROI. Summary C-Store managers are essential to the success of convenience stores. The panel highlights that effective store management, particularly in leadership and …

C-Store management questions CLEAR the air. Great managers use questions to build teamwork, develop new skills and avoid misunderstandings. Clarify problems Learn how your team thinks Encourage new thinking Appreciate staff knowledge and skill Respect your team Probing Questions Questions help to get answers and share information effectively. The goal of communication is to share …

C-store managers are facing challenges of shortage, overload and isolation. Customers and vendors create a highly dynamic set of daily, small transactions. Each requires focus and accuracy. This demands a high level of energy to maintain a level of good work all day long. Labor and supply issues force hard decisions and require more management …

C-Store Growth Mindset: Making Peace with Accountability Is Published The C-Store Growth Mindset book has been published. The findings are based on a decade of operations and a career of retail data analytics. It chronicles family chains that practice the growth mindset to grow their chain. BandyWorks’ Tom Bandy and Mason Cowan published field-proven case studies …

Growing Your Business Through Successful Dealers – Southern New England Energy Conference Monday, Sept 24 10:00 AM Breakout Session C-Store Performance for Jobbers – Growing Your Business Through Successful Dealers  “C-Store Performance – The proven way to increase sales, simplify work and make time to grow.” Presented by BandyWorks CEO, Tom Bandy If the dealers to …

Store Performance Boot Camp Opportunities, examples and action lists M-Pact Get Free Tickets – Store Performance Boot Camp Topic – “Five Store Performance Webinars – All in One Day”, presented by BandyWorks CEO, Tom Bandy Take one, or take them all. Four days available. Sign-up and bring your store managers. March 20, 2018 – Tuesday …

SE Petro Store Performance Workshop – Wednesday, March 7, 8:30 AM Opportunities, examples and action lists Spend 45 minutes to hear how top C-Store Operators are achieving dramatic results using common-sense management techniques. Topic –  “Managing Store Performance – Life is Too Busy to Waste Time”, Presented by BandyWorks CEO, Tom Bandy March 7, 2018, 8:30-9:30 …

BandyWorks is happy to announce that Quik Data™, our Business Intelligence software suite that was built just for C-Stores, was announced the winner of Softech Magazine’s 2016 “Best Retail Business Intelligence Provider- USA” award.  Visit Softech to read the article they wrote  about us. BandyWorks has decades of custom and product development experience. Having expertise in systems …

When Domestic Issues Affect Work No matter how well a business operates there are circumstances that can occur beyond the control of an organization. It is important to have resources available to assist. One issue that is extremely difficult to address is domestic violence. Kiffy Werkheiser, of the James House, provides this information to help …

Standing in the Sally port waiting to enter Dillwyn Correctional Institute on a clear spring afternoon, a cold reality of prison life encloses each instructor. The course they are about to lead is an experiment to prepare inmates for successful re-entry to society. Can convicted felons operate a successful business after they complete their sentence? …

Social Capital – A surprising reminder for entrepreneurs. Dr. John Thomas of the UVA Cooper Center presented a summary of how communities are using a new approach to address challenging socio-economic situations at the Crater Community Hospice breakfast meeting at Virginia State University on April 2, 2014. The breakfast commemorated the 20th year of service to …