It's a New Retail Year.
I want to share with you what I know for sure:
- To thrive in this slowing economy you need to work smarter than ever before.
- You will need to review your performance from 2008. It's a good idea. You need to understand what worked and what didn't.
- I want you to PLAN an effective 2009. Your plan must be comprehensive and target sales.
- You have to be the most proactive retailer you have ever been.
- Consumers will spend in 2009, I want them spending with you.
- Please do not fly by the seat of your pants any longer. It doesn't work and it won't certainly work this year.
- All Xmas inventory must be reduced and leave the store. No exceptions.
- Buying budgets must be set before you go to one show or place one order. No exceptions.
- Keeping your expense in check is always the right thing to do. But this year it will make or break you.
- Sell Sell Sell - start the year off right, never let up.
- Does you staff know how to sell effectively? If the answer is no. Please plan a training program with me. It's as easy as picking up your phone.
- Reach out to your customers and tell them what's going on in the store this month. Invite them to visit you.
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