Article: One simple way to mine data is to gather it when a customer makes an online order. You should be able to collect a name, address, email, and phone number from an online order. This process works well if you're selling just online or online and in-person. It makes it easy on your customers because most are already accustomed to giving that information to receive a product. Start by creating a form for a mailing list, one that you will use to notify customers of specials and sales going on. Have the customers fill it out when they come in to the store. Many customers are willing to sign up for this type of mail-out to receive special deals. You can gather a name, an email address, an address, and a phone number. This type of collection works well if you have an in-person store for products or services. Ask your front-line staff to encourage people to fill in these forms. Alternatively, your front-line staff can ask for the information verbally from customers and put it directly into the computers. When customers call in with a complaint or a question, you can ask for basic information. It's also a good time to give them a short survey about how they perceive your company. This type of data collecting works well no matter what type of business you have. You can collect information about products or services, whether you're an online or just an in-person business. For instance, you could say, "Can I have your name, email, and address so I can look up your account?" Even if they don't have an account yet, you can still ask for this information so you can contact them again. You could say, "Since you don't have an account, can I set one up for you so we can get back to you about this issue in the future?" If the customer is new, you could also ask something like, "How did you hear about our business?" If you have items that your customers can order before they come out, have them use a pre-order form. Collect basic information from this form, including an address, email address, and phone number. This type of form works both online and in-person. However, it mainly works with products, not services. If you offer a warranty with any product, the customer will need to fill out an information card with biographical information to use the warranty. Once they've filled out the card, you have the information to use. A rewards program gives your customers incentive to come back, and they enjoy it because they get freebies. Plus, you can make it a requirement of the program to collect information from the customer. Common rewards programs include a punch-card program, where the customer gets a free item after so many punches, and a points system, where the customer gets cash to spend in your store after spending a certain amount. If you ask for too much information at once, you're just going to annoy your customers. Stick to gathering as little as you can each time you interact with the customer. For instance, maybe you want to start with just their phone number or email and a their name. Branch out to other types of biographical data only after you've gained your customers' trust. Gather information such as the household income range and the number of children in the household. Ask about a person's educational background and career. This information tells you more about your customer, so you can figure out what their needs are. Develop surveys that you can hand to customers in your store or that you can send out periodically to your customers via mail or email. Emphasize that these surveys remain anonymous. Use ranges for items like income, as it makes customers feel more comfortable giving you that information.
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Collect the data your customers are already handing over. Ask for the information in person to connect with your customers. Request information over the phone for convenience. Use pre-order forms to encourage more people to give you information. Take data from warranty cards to collect it inconspicuously. Develop a rewards program. Collect a small amount of information at a time. Move on to other demographics once customers trust you.
Article: Dividing plants prevents overcrowding and promotes the maximum amount of blooms. Diving also cleans and rejuvenates old clumps. Dividing mums should be done in the spring when new growth first appears. Some plants will be able to be separated with your fingers, others may need a knife--it depends on the size of your plant. Try not to damage the roots any more than necessary. Using a sharp garden knife will cause the least amount of damage to the roots, as it will be easier to cut them and there will be less hacking involved. Divide the plant further if you desire smaller plants. They should be planted in well-drained, nutrient-rich, loose organic soil.
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Divide your plants every three to five years. Divide the clump of roots by separating outer pieces from the center and then discarding the center of the plant. Replant the newly divided mums as soon as possible.
Article: Encourage your loved one to visit their primary care physician and be honest with the doctor about drinking habits. Friends and family members are likely to be more forthcoming than about the person's drinking habits, so request to tag along during the visit and, if prompted, offer your perspective to the doctor. An alcoholic may only be willing to tell their doctor part of the problem. Without all of the information, their doctor may have difficulty developing a treatment plan. When the doctor is able to see the full scope of your loved one's addiction, your loved one is more likely to receive the help they need. Tell your loved one something like, "I know this is hard for you, but I think it would be a great idea if you saw a doctor. I can join you and be your advocate in this situation." Doctors often assess for alcoholism using the CAGE acronym. CAGE stands for a series of questions that the doctor asks to see if alcohol is a problem. These questions include: C= Do you feel a need to cut down? A= Do you ever get angry from consuming alcohol? G= Do you have feelings of guilt after drinking? E= Do you need an eye opener in the AM? Your loved one's physician may perform tests to determine what damage the body has suffered as a result of the drinking. These can range from bloodwork to a psychological examination to imaging. After running the necessary tests, the doctor may also recommend treatment options, resources, and information about how to stop drinking. Once your loved one has seen a doctor it will be necessary to decide on a course of action for treatment. Help your loved one decide which alcohol treatment option is best for their case. The two types of treatment are generally inpatient or outpatient. Typically, inpatient detox involves staying at a facility and receiving treatment and support 24/7 for weeks or even months. Outpatient treatment is often available through hospitals, mental health clinics, and the like, and offer support and encouragement. Attendance requirements often vary. No matter which type of treatment your loved one chooses, detoxification generally lasts between 2 and 7 days. During this time, your loved one will be under the supervision of a healthcare team that is experienced with treating alcohol use disorder. In treatment, your loved one will take medication that minimizes withdrawal symptoms, receive education about alcohol treatment, and learn behavioral techniques to manage cravings. Understand that quitting alcohol isn't a quick fix. Battling cravings and addiction may be something your loved one has to do for their entire life. Your support is needed to help them stay clean. Suggest that your loved one attend a support group, undergo individual or group therapy, or take medications. A combination of these approaches may be required for your loved one to stay clean from alcohol for the long term. If you offer to take part in therapy, this can also be influential in your loved one's treatment. For example, if you are in a romantic relationship with the person undergoing detox, couple's therapy may be beneficial. Family therapy is a sensible choice for relatives of an alcoholic. Show your loved one just how committed you are by participating in the treatment process. Offer to stay with your friend or family member for a short time to help out with household responsibilities and to help them resist cravings for alcohol.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Suggest a visit to the doctor. Get your loved one to complete a physical exam and diagnostic tests. Support them through inpatient or outpatient detoxification. Identify long-term treatment options for alcoholism.