Owning any retail business in the current economic climate is a challenge. However it’s also a ‘golden’ opportunity. What would you rather do? Purchase a retail business at the peak of the market (last peak was 2007) and pay the ‘peak’ price. Or obtain a bargain at the bottom of the market which can only […]
What Are QR Codes And How Can They Be Used In Your Business
What are QR codes? Well, they’re similar to the barcodes used by retailers to track inventory and price products at the point of sale. The main difference between the two is the amount of data they can communicate. Traditional bar codes which I’m sure you’re familiar with use vertical lines and can only hold up […]
Mobile/Internet Shopping – How Will It Affect Retailing?
What do you think about the above article from the Wall St Journal? It’s an important shopping trend not only for US consumers but for Australian shoppers as well. Retailers, resellers, wholesalers, manufacturers and anyone that sells a ‘product’ will be affected by the growing trend towards researching and even purchasing online. Once wary and […]
Are You a Marketer or a Shop-Keeper?
Everyone who is successful in business has a mentor (or mentors) and a coach – or should have! Even Bill Gates (once the world’s richest man) had Warren Buffett (the world’s second richest man) as his mentor. One of my mentors is Dan Kennedy. I receive his paid newsletter once a month and it’s a […]