Bad review on Yelp? Don’t worry—be funny

Here’s how one small business turned lemons into marketing lemonade—with minimal effort and a hefty helping of humor. It’s a lesson for anyone at the mercy of online reviews.

When my friend Claudia Scimeca shared this online from someone else’s social media feed, I knew I had to share it as well.

The picture pretty much says it all, but I just love the creativity that some small businesses show, and without the assistance of any marketing consultant. I have no clue where this restaurant is located, but I sure wish I did. I’d love to talk to them, and even check on their Yelp page. And, as Claudia stated when she shared the photo, this is a great example of the old adage, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Here are a few reasons why I really like what they did:

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