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Dog Runners

What if the people who run on a consistent schedule met up with the people who have a dog that doesn’t get exercised enough? What if it was worth it to the dog owner to pay the runner $5 to run the dog?  Finally, an inexpensive way for busy people to be able to exercise their dog?  As well, finally an incentive to run three times a week at $5 per run.

I’m not sure if someone has come up with this idea yet but if there were a place online where both of these groups of people met, something could be worked out.

Examples like this one, where all three parties (dog owner, runner, dog) involved benefit from the outcome, should be more prevalent in society.  The internet does a lot of things but connecting people and allowing them to collaborate will continue to be a major benefit to society.

I’d run a dog for $5.


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The Cute Teller

Ever go to the grocery store and someone goes out of his or her way to help you?  Your favorite pub has that one server that is simply amazing paired with that irresistible smile?  Finally, does your bank have a cute teller?

These perceived small aspects of your business have a much larger positive affect than you think.  The three examples above all have something in common; they make the customer happy.  A happy customer is a repeat customer and an ambassador for your brand.  Think about it, if you like a server at a certain restaurant chances are you will return, why?  Because they made you feel great and that’s worth talking about, the definition of being remarkable.

This doesn’t happen regularly and it’s difficult to ask out of your staff but you can encourage it.  When someone goes above and beyond to help someone, show then that you appreciate it.  Encourage your staff to pay attention to detail, after all they don’t have to dress as nice as they do, do they?  There will always be some people who leverage their own assets to create a positive affect on their organization, it’s up to you to spot those
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