BUY THE BUILDING

The best way to hold down costs, is to own the building that houses your shop. You will have better control over your expenses. 

 Location  Location  Location

Yes there is a lot to be said for LOCATION.

It can make or brake a business. You may want to test the waters first. Try a leasing to buy contract. Just think seriously about buying.

No more unexpected rent hikes and owning the property will increase your business investment.

IT'S A GOOD FEELING!

Get to know your customer's. Try to learn their names, even big business suggests that when you are having a phone conversation with a customer... take the opportunity to use their name at least three times in the conversation. Subconsciously we do like to hear our own name. It gives us a sense of importance and recognition. It's a good feeling and it does not go unnoticed.

SPRING IDEAS

Country bunnies are never out of season. And bunnies make a big impact in spring displays. If you have a small store and your space is limited, at least add a live or silk spring flower arrangement near or on the check out counter with a few bunnies gathered around the floral display. You may even consider having a name draw for the spring floral display. Each time a customer comes into your shop and spends twenty five dollars or more the customer can add their name to the draw.