# 1 Way to Reduce Markdowns

Are you tired of having so much to markdown?  Are your red pens running out of ink?!  Tired of watching all that profit just go down the drain? The #1 way to reduce markdowns and increase profit is to plan your inventory better. Inventory planning is the secret that all the big guys and most successful stores utilize.  If they … Read More

Want Your Custs To Say “Here’s My Money”?

I have studied consumer psychology in order to maximize sales.  Imagine yourself in this situation: You are in a store and you see a table that is marked SALE.  You want to save a buck as much as anyone so you head in that direction.  As you approach it, you start evaluating the items to see if any will fit … Read More

Eating an Elephant

Growing your business requires the same strategy as eating an elephant. An elephant is HUGE and if I were going to eat it – what would I do? How would I start? Where would I start?  There is a secret and super easy way to do it… one bite at a time. Your goal is to have a larger paycheck. … Read More

Do This BEFORE You Go To Your Next Trade Show – Or Stay Home

It is trade show time again. It’s time to start placing orders for the next season. It is a time filled with hope and possibility. Buying is the reason you opened your store in the first place, right? There is one thing that you must do before you go. In fact, if you don’t do it – you shouldn’t waste … Read More

You MUST Ignore Your Best Customers Now

What I know for certain is that there are 3 different customers that shop in your store. A. B. C. You have to treat them differently at different times of the year. The ‘A’ customer is your best customer. They represent the 20% of your customers that generate 80% of your sales. Check it out. It happens every single time. … Read More