People are often looking for a deal. So, retail employees have to be on their toes at all times, or they may find themselves giving away discounts that will cost them money in the long run. In retail, there are 3 types of customers who want to receive a discount: those who need it, those…
Author: Mark Fletcher
Advice for local small business retailers
When it comes to local small business retail, there are always things that need to be done in order to keep shoppers coming back in-stofre. As much as retail management is concerned with profit margins and sales, retail is also about forging relationships with shoppers. If you treat them right, they will return, for sure….
Advice for small business retailers on driving sales in your local shop
Every retail business can do with a shake up every now and then. This is especially true in today’s challenged retail situation. In local retail especially, there are opportunities for growth. While a good retail business will have a long term business plan, the shorter term shake up we propose in this article could be…
Advice on choosing to be happy working in your local small business retail job
Working in retail can be a great experience. It can also be challenging. Like anything, what you get from it, how you feel about it depends on what you invest in it. There are many people who find happiness working in the retail, and that happiness is contagious! Read this blog post for 12 habits…
Advice for small business retailers on reducing employee theft
Employee theft is a major problem in retail. In fact, employee theft accounted for $37 billion dollars in lost sales last year! This blog post will provide you with nine ways to reduce employee theft and keep your business safe. – Make it tough to get away with stealing: having clear security policies that are…