The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann This classic best-seller brings to life the old proverb “give and you shall receive.” The Go-Giver explains how to focus from getting to giving. When you put others’ interests first, you are continually adding value to their lives, ultimately leading … Continue reading
In an ongoing effort to help those in need, volunteers from Primitives by Kathy helped with a gift giving event held by New Choices Career Development in Lancaster this past holiday season. PBK donated hundreds of dollars worth of presents and gift cards to woman who are full-time students with part-time … Continue reading
Hello frozen people in Pennsylvania! Just a brief note to let you know that Tori WOWED us . . . again! It is the same old story. We get in hot water and Tori comes to the rescue with ice cubes and her soothing, yet enthusiastic demeanor. … Continue reading
Kathy, How do you choose your employee benefits? We continually to strive to improve the work experience at Primitives by Kathy. A year ago we initiated our first complete employee survey to assess the benefits that were most important to our associates. Our continuing goal is to build … Continue reading
18 MINUTES: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done. If you are like me, you are inundated daily with email, phone calls, meetings and a hundred other distractions. It can seem impossible to get to the things that really, truly matter. 18 Minutes clearly … Continue reading
In early September the Primitives By Kathy product design team traveled across Asia for three weeks to explore new opportunities. The trip began in India then continued on to China. Over the course of a few weeks, the team learned more about manufacturing than they could have imagined and bonded closely. More than … Continue reading
Promoting your business with an Open House is a resourceful way to drive traffic to your location. An Open House takes planning and time so be sure to start early. Here is a simple checklist to help you start planning for your next open house. CUSTOMER LIST: … Continue reading
This recipe makes brunch for a bunch in a snap. Everything is assembled the night before and baked the next morning. You can make a smaller batch by halving the recipe and preparing in an 8 x 8 pan instead of a 9 x 13. To make … Continue reading
Did you know that Kathy started her company as a newly divorced single parent of two? Rosie was just over a year old and Ben was 4. The six months prior to starting PBK she had sold her house and actually lived in a vacant store in … Continue reading
We are thrilled to present Watercolor from artist Molly Rosner of American Dream House! Featured here are two of our favorite glass shadow boxes. These brand new items feature text printed onto a glass front box with fresh, fun art in the background. The play of light on … Continue reading
Hi Kathy We wanted to reach out (again) about how wonderful Tori is. She goes above and beyond for us on a weekly basis and we have discussed more than once how we wish we could clone her and send her to the other companies we work … Continue reading
Kathy has chosen to support Triangle Therapeutic Riding Center as one of the featured benefit products at PBK. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this box sign will be donated to TTR. Laura Rutledge, parent to a child diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and severe scoliosis … Continue reading
Primitives by Kathy is very excited to have the opportunity to sponsor “Abel”, a yellow lab pup who will take part in the United Disabilities Services Foundation “Pups in Prison” training program. Abel and other young dogs will be trained by inmates to become service dogs for the disabled in an 18-month … Continue reading
Since the early days of Primitives by Kathy nearly 20 years ago, Kathy Phillips has had an interest in helping people with special needs. From using workers at Goodwill Industries for product fulfillment to employing special needs workers in many areas of her business, Kathy is dedicated … Continue reading
“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff” Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. By Richard Carlson, PH.D. This book has 100 easy-to-read, insightful suggestions that will put things in perspective in the midst of your hurried, stress-filled life. Dr. Carlson … Continue reading
The countdown is on! The holiday season is upon us, and with the hustle and bustle of the season it’s easy to forget to take the steps necessary to make your store stand out from the rest. To help drive traffic to your store and encourage repeat visits, … Continue reading
If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why? If I could have dinner with one choice person it would have to be my father. I have so much to tell him, the dinner would go on for hours and hours. Ben was only … Continue reading
Studies show small businesses are more likely to get cyber-attacked due to their inability to afford the types of security that large companies employ. One in five small business are victims of security attacks each year, and 60% end up going out of business within six months of the attack. So what … Continue reading
Kathy graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1986. All through high school, she attended classes half of the day and spent the other half working for her brother’s company, Lancaster Archery Supply. She also worked for her father’s precision tool and die machine shop. Kathy and her mother opened a … Continue reading
Just a HUGE thank you to PBK! I had a small issue with the quality of a couple items I recently purchased. I called to discuss options and was treated like a total rock star! The young lady bent over backwards to make sure I was happy and … Continue reading