Join the team
Let's make this a better community by working together, join the team instead of sitting on the sidelines. Be positive instead of negative.
That works both ways.
There are merchants who make an effort to appeal to customers. They carry adequate inventories, promote their store by advertising, and keep a positive outlook on life. They prosper.
The complainer who slowly watches business deteriorate and sales slacken is his own worst enemy. Instead of complaining about "why don't they," that complainer should join the team with a positive attitude. "We can do it," is the better way. Cooperate with others and make an appeal to the public.
Some potential customers ignore local stores by taking their business to retail discount centers, giving the reason that "we can't get it here." They haven't tried.
More intelligent people realize that there may be a few items they can't find in the home town, but it's a great place to buy groceries, hardware, drug sundries, variety store merchandise, lumber, appliances, and a wide variety of items. Those people are happy. They enjoy trading at home with neighbors.
It's accomplished on both sides by joining the team. Start today. You'll be glad you did. And you'll replace that scowl on your face with a smile.
— BILL MEYER
