NEW SMALL RETAIL STORE BUSY AREA - JUST OPENED
Some Advice at First SCORE counseling session
| Customize T Shirts -
Birthdays, Events, etc. Use Reseller programs programs Brand Names
People go for name brand items. Some can be bought at low costs, such as
after season closeouts.
Impulse items
Are good choices like toys knickknacks,
gum candy cigarettes should be near the register, snacks.
Seasonal
Products
Anticipate holidays and special
events such as Halloween, Christmas etc.
GIVE FREE STUFF - GET CUSTOMERS E-MAIL ADDRESSES
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| Use hats as a free bonus when a certain amount is purchased. |
| Apply for Lottery License |
| Take advantage of seasons - winter gloves, shovels, holidays i.e Halloween |
| Use Internet marketing for products and store promotion |
| Use Google Places to list your wigs. |
| Use free listing services. |
| Keep inventory and good records. Return to SCORE for training. |
| Download Open Office for
Spreadsheet DO FIRST: SIGN UP FOR GOOGLE PLACES GOOGLE+LOCAL BUSINESS PAGE VIDEO HOW TO BEST USE GOOGLE PLACES THE STARTUP GUIDE TO CHEAP ADVERTISING PLACING ADS AND FINDING MERCHANDISE FOR YOUR BLOG OPEN OFFICE DOWNLOAD - SPREADSHEET PLUS OTHER OFFICE MODULES HELPFUL LINKS ON THIS BLOG TO HELP YOU RUN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS |
