C-Store Tips are based on real-life stories of family-chain owners, operators and key staff. Operators told these short insights based on years of experience.  The tips are written as stories and just sort clips. They are short and to the point. As such, they help c-store staff provide better service and get the results they need.

The best operators keep improving. Therefore, they seek out news ways to provide service. Friendly stores have smiling and friendly cashiers which welcomes customers. Additionally, these managers keep it simple and easy for staff to sell more. They also use c-store tips to control the store performance results.

The tips address hiring, upselling, motivating and cleaning. They address common sense ways to keep staff happy and run the stores well. The emphasis is on simple and easy ways to work. Team work is a given. Great service is the result.

7 Tips for Big Data Success

7 Tips for Big Data Success

April 25, 2014 — 

Experienced Big Data users understand the paradox – Big data starts small. Rather than rush to implement new techniques and technology a small win can help to drive big results. Patience is often hard when there are big problems to solve, but creating a solid foundation for success can make things go faster when you

The – ‘Accidental’ Sheetz Brand

The – ‘Accidental’ Sheetz Brand

August 10, 2013 — 

I had the good fortune to attend a Sheetz vendor meeting at which Joe Sheetz, the next CEO shared a bit of the history regarding the company’s valuable brand. He discussed how the brand was built ‘accidently’ rather than by a marketing plan. That is, it was created without specific intent. As I listened, I