Keys to Success
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
by Tin Sheets
Not something that you typically associate with business coaching and consulting, physical plant (facility) management and company technology infrastructure are an essential and frequently overlooked part of running a successful business. It is not the most glamorous part of running a business, but something that we have spent a lot of time working on over
- Published in Business, Physical Plant, Planning
Does Your Website Need a Check-Up?
Monday, 12 July 2021
by Tin Sheets
Nowadays, pretty much everyone has a website. With the ease of use and accessibility of technology, particularly post-COVID, it would be silly not to have a website for your business. So why do so many companies still not have websites or up-to-date websites? For many, the idea of having a website built or creating one
- Published in Business, Marketing, Technology
A Case for Authenticity
Thursday, 18 February 2021
by Tin Sheets
Wine.com, WineLibrary.com, and all of the other online liquor stores are undoubtedly riding the COVID19 direct-to-consumer online purchasing wave. As reported by Silicon Valley Bank in the “State of the Industry 2021” report on the wine industry, shipping direct-to-customer sales growth has increased by 153%, with a 190% increase in order numbers. There is no
How-to Guide: Map the Customer Experience
Friday, 24 July 2020
by Tin Sheets
We recently prepared an article about Customer Journey Mapping for our friends at WineDirect. Learn more about how mapping your customer interactions can lead to more growth and increased sales. You may have seen or heard the term “customer experience journey mapping” but may not be familiar with what it entails or have a good grasp
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
by Tin Sheets
With COVID-19 business closures reaching further into the future, it is a good time to start working on how to get customers back into your business, once you are reopened; while simultaneously working on the best way to manage the changes brought about by the lockdowns. Now is the time to build plans. A few
COVID-19 Support and Assistance
Monday, 16 March 2020
by Tin Sheets
In light of the recent events and restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we here at Tin Sheets have been putting our heads together to find ways to help you survive this difficult time and come up with solutions to help you thrive once the restrictions and quarantines have been lifted. As current small business and former winery
5 Ways to Use Data to Improve Your Customer Experience
Saturday, 09 June 2018
by Tin Sheets
We recently wrote a guest blog post for our partners at WineDirect. Learn how data can help you cultivate great relationships with your customers. YOUR GUESTS ARE TALKING, BUT ARE YOU REALLY LISTENING? As a winery owner, manager, or team member, you know that one of your most valuable assets is the consumer; and that
- Published in Marketing, Sales, Tasting Room
Let the Power of Price Compel You
Monday, 28 August 2017
by Tin Sheets
Since our last blog post, we decided that it made sense to separate the Tin Sheets Consulting presence from the Tin Sheets to the Wind presence on Facebook. In an effort to provide content on the Tin Sheets Consulting page, we have started farming news from various sources; as well as working on producing more original content. One of
- Published in Sales
The Evils of Tasting Notes
Monday, 21 November 2016
by Tin Sheets
Here is a story that we put together for our partners over at Vin65! Find out why your tasting notes are killing your conversion rates. THESE ARE NOT THE TASTING NOTES YOU’RE LOOKING FOR… Tasting notes are an important part of a winery tasting experience. Most wineries provide visitors with a tasting menu that contains at least
- Published in Marketing, Tasting Room
Content is King
Tuesday, 05 July 2016
by Tin Sheets
One of the many challenges of running a winery is marketing. The first step to a solid marketing plan is creating your elevator speech, a term that you no doubt have heard a million times. But, what is it? Well, it really boils down to this: what makes you unique? Are you the first winery that is run by the fifth
- Published in Marketing