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ShopTorque
experience + innovation
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June 2009
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Welcome to ShopTorque,
It's June! Who can believe it ... seems my mother was right when she said "the older you get, the faster time flies". Erk.
Recognising that time is flying, isn't it time you put the engine room of your business in order? This issue is all about doing just that. It's time to stop Scarlett O'Hara from whispering in your ear "Tomorrow, when I'm stronger" and take a leaf from Lance Armstrong's credo and LIVE STRONG.
Did you know that procrastination is simply a sign of you 'not really wanting to do something'? The funny thing about business though is that sometimes you just have to do the things you don't want to do.
So, deep breath, and get started ... Live Strong and get started on stoking your engine room today.
Debra Templar
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Stock Management
controlling your stock levels
From a store's perspective, stock management means controlling the stock that is being bought so that customer needs are continually satisfied and maximum profitability is achieved.
Remember: Merchandise is typically the largest single asset in a retail business and, as such, its productivity is a critical determinant of any retailer's profitability.
Effective stock management is vitally important because: (a) Stock is Money; and (b) Stock Defines Your Store Click here to read more
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 Retailer's Survival Kit
by Hymie Zawatzky
Given the downturn in the economy, your rent is too high. How do you negotiate with your landlord for some assistance?
While negotiating the renewal of your lease during an economic downturn, what are the negotiating techniques and concessions you can request to stand you in good stead when the recession ends?
How do you perform an immediate health check on your business?
These answers and many more tips are included in the Survival Kit e-Book. To read more, click here
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 When Times Get Tough...Start Marketing!
Market Locally and Get Results
With times getting tougher, small businesses are finding it harder and
harder to compete. Many small business owners are asking themselves
"How do I 'tough-times-proof' my business?" The answer is: Make
marketing your first priority!
Is customer service imporant? Absolutely.
Are keeping your finances important? Absolutely.
Is developing your employees important? Absolutely.
All these processes are very important, but during tough times NONE are more important than your marketing efforts.
To read more, click here
And check out our Shop for Brain Mush Antidote for Retailers (e-
Book -108 marketing tips, promotions, ideas for immediate results) and
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 Retail Store Policies + Procedures
Stop procrastinating and get them in place!
To get you started, we are selling our Retail Store Policies and Procedures (and Employee Handbook) at HALF PRICE for the next two weeks only. In Word format, with every word on every page changeable, these P+P's are a MUST for all retailers - no matter your size or location.
Immediately downloadable, simply follow the prompts.
RRP: $550.00
Special: $275
Valid until 14 June 2009
Read more, click here
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About Us
Australian Retail Services predominantly works with small - medium retailers, Australia-wide.
Because we understand the pressures, the highs and lows, the Christmas
rush and the winter slump - we've developed seminars, coaching
programs, books, articles, cd's and a website that are to the point,
affordable and get results. All you have to do is start - take part -
get involved - have a go!
A division of The Templar Group
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