Comments for David Caruso

Comment on Day to Day Business by Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:44:41 +0000

Do not confuse “activity” with “creativity”.
Phillip Allan

Comment on Why YOU Should Be Email Marketing! by Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:42:51 +0000

I think that “touching the customer” weekly is a good benchmark. I have read some articles which say do it more than that. Keep the e-mails in their face and virtually bombard them! Secondly I believe it be much easier to sell product by e-mail as you can develop a sense of urgency. Special deal only this weekend, last opportunity, only 7 days stock left etc.
Services are harder to market. Creating the desire to own a product is easier, just look at iPod!

Comment on The Letterhead of the 21st Century by Paulita Telkamp

Paulita Telkamp — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:30:21 +0000

I usually do not leave comments, but I thought this was a great post! Email Marketing – How to Create a Professional Signature | David Caruso was a wonderful read. WoW:)

Comment on Online Marketing Workshop – Great Audience Today by diggers

diggers — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:41:09 +0000

Thanks David, we are glad that your experience was positive and we always welcome feedback

Comment on Small Business Competition by Computer Blog

Computer Blog — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:33:02 +0000

It was some good information that you posted.

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Comment on The Letterhead of the 21st Century by mbt shoes

mbt shoes — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:28:39 +0000

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Comment on SMS Marketing – 9 Rules to SMS Success by Keri Allred

Keri Allred — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:35:24 +0000

GREAT article and tips. You have provided some really valid information, regarding sms marketing. Thank you.

Comment on The Letterhead of the 21st Century by Qualtas

Qualtas — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:09:13 +0000

I own an accounting firm and would like a letterhead for my e-mail marketing. How and where do I get this done. Is it expensive?

Comment on Stop Trying to Be The Best @ What You Do! by Robbo

Robbo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:20:36 +0000

Is there any difference between Bunnings and McDonalds???

On 16 July 2009 I visited the Bunnings Warehouse, Lake Road, Port Macquarie NSW to enquire about an advertised position of Department Manager.

The obvious place to enquire was the Service Desk where I was met with smiles and offers of help, that was until I advised the young lady that I wanted details about the advertised position.

Her response caught me completely, and what’s more the smile and helpfulness rapidly disappeared. “Why would you want that job, it is just soooooooo stressful”.

So the job is stressful is it? What a wonderful representation of the company that pays her wages. If the job is sooooo stressful then why are you still there?

By her own admission she stated that jobs at Bunnings are obviously soooooooo stressful!!! Where is her loyalty to her company? I am pleased she works for Bunnings because if she was my employee and spoke to a customer in that tone she would be dismissed instantly.

What a wonderful introduction to the world according to Bunnings.

It was an absolutely wonderful PR exercise, well done Bunnings.

I was eventually referred to another young lady who I was informed was a Department Manager. Once again I was greeted with smiles and offering all the appearances of wanting to assist. That was until I explained the reason of my visit.

Her tone changed completely also, and so began what I considered to be an interrogation that would have done the Gestapo proud.

She tried to intimidate me by describing how much was involved in the position and how I would have to fit into the Bunnings “team”. Really, I would have to fit into the team irrespective of my qualifications. It really was beginning to sound like an adult version of MacDonalds. The exception being they are taking to adults not some pimply faced 15 year old kid. (No offence intended to all pimply faced kids).

The interrogation continued by being asked if I was a local, well it was obvious that I wasn’t however I did explain that I owned a house and other real estate in the town and I intended to move to Port Macquarie in the near future.

I was then asked as to my qualifications, I advised the young lady of my qualifications and her response was simply, “Well with all your qualifications why don’t you just go back to Sydney and get a job?

Up until that point in time I always considered that every Australian had the right of freedom to live and work where ever they pleased. Apparently not, it appears now that approval has to be sought and approved by some arrogant, self opinionated upstart who is employed at Bunnings.

To anyone considering seeking employment at Bunnings I wish you well.

I am interested in hearing direct about other Bunnings horror stories.
robbo1945@hotmail.com