Ability In Disability

This was what Ibrahim communicated after today’s training, ‘I feel so happy and it gives me joy that I could do things they didn’t think I could do’.
There is Ability In Disability. Ibrahim has a communication challenge, he neither talks nor hears but he communicates through sign language.
Testimonies like this give us happiness @ojamesfootwears that we are adding values to humanity. Thanks to Friends Of The Disabled (FOTD) for giving us the platform to be a blessing. @AIDInitiative

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5 Emotions you as a business owner can use to build customer loyalty

Beyond what your customers buy from you, they also buy your relationship. The very essence of successful relationships are positive emotions shared by the parties involved.

For this week's newsletter, we share 5 emotions you as a business owner can use to build customer loyalty no matter the size of your business.

Emotion #1 - Surprise
We all love a little surprise here and there. Once in a while go above and beyond with positive surprises for your customer. It doesn't have to cost a fortune, you only have to be thoughtful.

Emotion #2 - Familiarity
Can your customers approach your business, just like they would their friend? To build Loyalty in customers your business needs to be easy to get familiar with and also present a welcoming feel when approached.

Emotion #3 - Relief
We are not always perfect, customers may sometimes come back with complaints and that's ok. In such cases, customers should return with an emotion of relief. If we respond with a negative experience, then that reduces loyalty.

Emotion #4 - Gratitude
With the Gratitude emotion, you are creating experiences that make your customers feel Thankful. This happens when they perceive they are getting more than they expect.

Emotion #5 - Belonging
Communities are powerful. By fostering many-to-many relationships around content that relates to your brand, you are able to create strong connections that breeds loyalty.  If you can do this, you'll have many loyal customers.


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Turning Customers Perception from “I’ll think about it” to “I’ll take it!”

Dealing with customer's apathy in your business?

Maybe it’s “the economy”, Maybe it’s the weather, —or maybe it’s closer to home. You know your customers shouldn’t wait a minute longer, but they don’t seem to care.

Are customers waiting longer than ever before to deciding about your offer? You’re not alone. I’ve put together some real steps you can take right now for real results in great Customer Experience, and better leads and sales.

1. Make it easier. Easier to understand, easier to buy, easier to install, easier to use, easier to tell their friends about? Easier than your company’s widget used to be, easier than living without it, or easier than the competition’s? There’s bound to be a way that your company can make what you offer easier. Almost everyone thinks their days are crazy enough without adding more hard stuff to them. Easy is one of today’s most powerful selling concepts.

2. Demonstrate long-term benefits. This is especially helpful if you’ve got lots of competition. If you can’t show #1, that your product or service pays for itself, then show how in the long run, your widget comes out cheaper, safer, or otherwise better than the competition’s. Does it last longer? Require less maintenance? Allow more flexibility?

3. Make it pay off. Tell your customer—convincingly—that your product or service will pay for itself, or better yet, put money in their pocket, and the most uninterested customers suddenly want to know more. It’s no secret, but it is terribly underused. Take some time to think about this—lots of folks think they can’t possibly show how their product provides a return on investment (ROI), but with some creative brainstorming, you may find that you can.

4. Make it prettier. Ugly sells if folks need it bad enough, but pretty rides on Easy Street. Why put barriers in front of your sales? (And speaking of easy…)

5. Make it cool. Get someone photographed with it; Tweet about it; or wear it when you talk about it.

6. Scare your customer. If I didn’t put it near the top of the list of ways to fight apathy, I’d be lying to you. Nothing gets a sale moving like fear of what happens if we do NOT buy. If there’s something urgently scary about not working with you, talk it up!

7. Get it to the right customer. If your customer takes forever to decide on your offers maybe they’re apathetic because you’re talking to the wrong people or maybe you're trying to sell ice to an Eskimo. Find the people who needs your products, and you won’t have to work nearly so hard. To get so little.

8. Find other people to talk about you. Crowing about yourself is fine, but third-person endorsements will always work better than the most convincing arguments of your own. Besides, other people have reasons to buy from you that you’d never think of on your own, and those reasons often speak right to the heart of your next customer. Try written (or video!) testimonials, mentions of your product or service in the press—even writing articles for magazines or newspapers yourself gives you their stamp of approval as an expert on your subject. Takes time to get this right, but today’s looking like a great day for you to start…

9. Add extras. Yes, this also adds to your costs, but sometimes it’s the cool extras that move a “maybe” customer into the “yes please!” category. (Ever buy a Happy Meal for a whining nephew?)

10. Put it on sale. (With a caution, the reason why this is last on  the list from a Maximum Customer Experience point of view—It’s fine to make your products or services affordable to a wider group for a short while, but be careful with it. Don’t set yourself up as the place to get a bargain unless you’ve carefully thought out the real costs and the long-term effects of competing on price.)

Give these techniques a try—and get them excited about buying from you right now.

How to Pitch Sales in the Shoe
Business.

As a shoe store owner, your primary objective is
to sell your customers shoes that fit their
personal styles, lifestyles and budgets. In order
to sell shoes, you need an authentic sales pitch
that resonates with your target clients. The best
pitch will reflect that you understand their needs
and know the features and benefits of the
various shoes you offer in your shop. While each
customer may be in the market for a pair of
shoes for a different reason, approach every
sale with a similar strategy.

Step 1.
Welcome the customer into your store and
make her aware of any special sales and
promotions you're offering on your shoe
selections. You might even quickly tell the
customer which brands you carry.

Step 2
Begin your sales pitch by getting more
information about why the customer is visiting
your store today. Ask the customer what type
of event she's attending, so that you can
determine whether the customer is looking for a
shoe for a special occasion, such as a wedding,
job interview or vacation, or is just on a general
shoe shopping trip.

Step 3
Ask the customer what color outfit he's
planning to wear, so that you can begin to
suggest colors that may match the customers
event attire. Ask customers who are not
shopping for an event what his favorite shoe
color is or what color shoe he has always
dreamed of owning. As a result, you can help
the customer begin to narrow down his options
and select a shoe.

Step 4
Find out if there are any brands that the
customer prefers, her shoe size, whether a
narrow or wide shoe is necessary and whether
she prefers low heels or high heels. Use the
information you gathered to introduce your shoe
customers to at least five selections that meet
her needs.

Step 5
Reveal the features and benefits of each shoe
you present. Some may include highlighting that
the shoes provide comfort, so you can wear
them all day with no pain, that the shoes are
made with genuine Italian leather, so they'll last
longer, or that the shoes are available in neutral
colors, so they can be worn with a variety of
outfits.

Step 6
Use preemption to deal with potential objections
your shoe customers may have. Consider
common objections you're heard in the past and
introduce them to the customer, with a solution,
before he has a chance to bring it up. For
example, handle a pricing objection by
reinforcing quality and how long the shoe will
last. Handle a color or style objection by citing
the popularity of the trend or color for the
season.

Step 7
Close the sale by reminding the customer of
the preferences he/she presented you with
throughout your interaction.

We are committed to safeguard your foots.

James Onyebuchi Rapheal
Director/operations, Ojamesfootwears

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somes tips on footwears

Men and women both enjoyed access to a wide range of footwear in the first decades of the twentieth century. In the last half of the nineteenth century several important breakthroughs had made shoes more comfortable and cheaper than ever before. The comfort came from the invention of shoes designed to fit right and left feet specifically.
While men in the nineteenth century had generally worn high-top shoes and boots, men in the first decades of the new century showed a distinct preference for low-cut shoes. The most popular shoe of the period was the oxford, which took its name from England's Oxford University, where the shoe originated. Made of leather or suede, the oxford slipped over the foot and was laced across the instep. Two-toned oxfords first became popular as summer wear in about 1912. Women also wore a variation of the men's oxford.
The tennis shoe, the most popular shoe of the twentieth century, got its start in the late nineteenth century but truly rose to popularity following the invention of the Converse All-Star basketball shoe in 1917. With a light canvas upper and grippy rubber soles, these athletic shoes quickly became a favorite leisure shoe.

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Growth tips for Entrepreneur/Businesses.

Growth tips for Entrepreneur/Businesses

Hi,

When your business enters a growth phase, you may feel

elated at the prospect, but the inherent challenges can

become overwhelming.

‘’What’s the best way to do this?" and "What should I focus

on?" are common questions we hear from entrepreneurs

experiencing growth.

The solution? Put a plan in place and stick to it. You’ll avoid

wasting time and money going down the wrong avenue,

focusing instead on your most efficient activities.

I wish you success in your positive endeavours,

Ojames.

Tips for choosing safety footwear

Today’s work boots offer safety features that weren’t considered decades ago and better protect against the most common injuries, including those experienced in the railway industry, from falling or rolling objects to electrical hazards.

Specifically, I recommend any worker who spends time in an environment where these risks are high to look for boots that are able to claim meeting or exceeding the Canadian Standards Association’s certification – tough standards that protect against the hardest working conditions.

Metatarsal protection

Metatarsal injuries are painful and can require a long recovery process. Steel toe boots don’t provide protection to the metatarsals, so I recommend choosing a boot that addresses this area of the foot. Some CSA- approved boots incorporate the protection of a shield-like feature that overlays the composite toe and runs to the top of the instep. This provides protection that absorbs impact so your feet don’t.

Composite safety toe

Although most boots with a composite safety toe provide security, only select brands meet or exceed ASTM F2413- 11 standards for impact, compression and electrical hazards. Coming in at a fraction of the weight, certain work boot options provide protection without weighing the wearer down.

Electrical hazard compliance

There’s always the chance of exposure to electrical currents in railway work, so look for boots that meet the CSA 2011 standards by providing protection from open electrical currents up to 18,000 volts.

Outsole offerings

Although many new safety features focus on the construction of the inner work boot, the outsole shouldn’t be ignored. A good outsole can provide excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, oil, gas, chips, marking and slipping. When faced with extreme temperatures or unsafe, slippery surfaces, a sturdy outsole that offers gripping features can be a lifesaver.

In addition to offering protection in the workplace, I recommend considering technologically advanced products that provide comfort and convenience for long, grueling workdays, which can include:

Flexible, cushioned insoles for ultimate comfort

Dual-density memory foam for stabilization, while still allowing freedom of movement

Waterproof construction that ensures feet stay dry no matter the weather conditions

Lastly, a proper-fitting boot can benefit you as much as some of these protective features. Take these three things into consideration when shopping for a new pair:

Instep

The instep should fit snug, but not tight. If the instep is too loose, you’ll experience excessive slipping in the heel. If it’s too tight, it could cause heel and toe pain. Consider various widths as an option for the perfect-fitting instep.

Ball

The ball of your foot should rest on the ball of the boot. If it’s too short, the ball of your foot will sit too far forward and force the toes into the toe box, causing pain.

Heel

You might experience slight slippage in the heel with a new pair of boots. However, as you break them in, the sole will flex and, with time, you’ll notice most of the slippage will disappear.

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OJAMES FOOTWEARS: Footwear – Tips on Proper Fitting, Care, and Usage...

OJAMES FOOTWEARS: Footwear – Tips on Proper Fitting, Care, and Usage...: Most people would agree that, like having a good mattress, good shoes are important to one’s well being, since many hours are spent bearin...

Footwear – Tips on Proper Fitting, Care, and Usage

Most people would agree that, like having a good mattress, good shoes are important to one’s well being, since many hours are spent bearing weight on them. Yet people frequently buy ill-fitted shoes for fashion, price, or other reasons, and then keep wearing the shoes till they are worn out, because they have just become “broken in.”
Foot pain can be prevented or reduced from buying properly fitted shoes and proper footwear usage. Following are tips when purchasing shoes, aimed more for those buying running or exercise shoes, but also practical for the general population too. Also, tips on proper shoe care and use are presented.

Tips for purchasing shoes

Shoe fitting

• Try on shoes in the afternoon or end of the day, or after a run or workout, since feet tend to become larger as the day progresses, by as much as a full size by the end of the day.
• Wear running socks when buying a new pair of running or exercise shoes.
• Always relace shoes being tried on.
• Stand when determining proper shoe fit.
• There should be approximately ½ inch of space between the end of your longest toe and the end of the toe box, or roughly your thumb width sideways.
• One should be able to wiggle one’s toes upwards.
• One should be able to squeeze a ripple in the shoe between the 1st and 5th toes, signifying adequate space in the toe box.
• Twist the shoe along its length to check for excessive flexibility.
• Squeeze the heel counter to check for firmness. It should be firm and difficult to pinch since it stabilizes and prevents slippage at the heel.
• Bend the front part of the shoe upwards. It should bend in the area of the toebox. If the shoe bends in the area of the laces or midfoot, it is excessively flexible.
• For running shoes, a padded collar around the top with a cut out for the Achilles tendon allows one to lace the shoe tightly.
• Since one shoe may fit differently than the other, try them both on. Buy the size based on the larger foot.
• When lacing up the shoe, the width of the lace holes should be the same all the way to the top. If not, it may be not the correct size.
• One should know the type of foot one has when purchasing shoes, whether one has flat feet, high arches, or neutral feet. For example, a flat-footed person needs a motion control shoe, which is a stiffer, less flexible shoe to help decrease the excess motion inward seen with this type of foot. On the other hand someone with high arches needs a well-cushioned shoe to improve shock absorption since this person has a more rigid, less forgiving foot. For a more in-depth look at footwear based foot types, please refer to McKinley Health Center’s handout “Foot Types and Proper Footwear.”

Other considerations

• Laced on shoes give a better fit than slip-ons.
• Running shoes should be comfortable from Day 1. They shouldn’t have to be “broken in.”
• If one participates in an exercise or sports specific activity, then a sport specific shoe is preferred.
• With age the feet get fatter and longer, the feet and ankles become stiffer, and the arches tend to flatten.

Shoe use and care

• Running shoes should be retired after 400-600 miles since the midsole begins to break down.
• For those who walk as exercise, shoes should be replaced roughly every 6 months. For normal use, sneakers should be replaced every year.
• Midsoles have a memory of 24-36 hours, so if one is running every day, the midsoles may not have time to spring back completely by the next run. Therefore, it is better to wear a different pair of shoes on alternate days.
• New shoes will break down over time, generally a year or two, if they are not worn.
• Machine washing and drying are very hard on shoes. If necessary, clean with dishwashing liquid, and then let the shoes air dry.
• Don’t use your other foot against a shoe’s heel counter to take off your shoe.
• Try not to run in wet shoes, since the cushioning may be compromised.

References

“What Every Runner Should Know about Shoes,” Physician & Sportsmedicine; Jan, 2005; Vol. 33 Issue 1, p23
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Web site at: www.aofas.org
American Podiatric Medical Association Web site at: www.apma.org

bones in human foot

here are 26 bones in the human foot (28 if you include the sesamoid bones at the base of the big toe). These are: the Talus, which connects to the tibia at the ankle; the Calcaneus, which forms the heel; the Navicular, Cuboid, and three Cuneiforms (Medial, Intermediate, and Lateral), which form the middle of the foot; the five Metatarsals, which radiate out to the toes; and 14 Phalanges