We are talking about the four basic segments of your Roapmap to your Breakthrough. 1. Inventory 2. Profitability 3. Marketing 4. Customer Service Last week, I addressed customer service. CLICK HERE TO READ IT. Let me start with the definition of breakthrough. It includes removing a barrier to success. In my experience, that barrier is often a lack of knowledge … Read More
Did You Break Your New Year’s Retail Resolution Yet?
Actually perhaps a better question is…do you even still remember what it was? Did you write it down? The first week or so of the year is full of such hope and opportunity right? You dream about how life and your store can be different. Often it seems like the most obvious solution to those dreams is more sales. If … Read More
Want To Move Some Old Inventory Fast? Learn This Consumer Psychology Trick Regular
This is one of my favorite secrets to a successful sale. You can do it anytime – but clearance time is the best. Retailers miss it all the time! I want you to have every opportunity to move out more sale junk…oh I didn’t mean to say that – I meant to say fine high quality but slightly less popular … Read More
Move More Product Out – Move More Cash In – Don’t Make This Mistake
You might be making it hard for your customers to buy! I know you don’t want that. I Just got off the phone with a new client who was making this mistake. I get it. I used to too – until I learned better! There are 3 big bad common mistakes that I see indie retailers like you make and … Read More
What Is The First Thing You Should Pay in 2013?
What Is The First Thing You Should Pay in 2013? The start of a new year is filled with hope and promise, right? Like you, I am very visual. The new year reminds me of a bright shiny new penny or a beautiful pristine landscape covered in snow. There is one thing that you have to pay to keep your … Read More