Webinar retail sep 2011
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My Contact Information
Aaron [email protected]
P 801-342-4692F 801-342-4579
75 E. 1700 S.Provo, UT 84606
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This webinar will be recorded and can be viewed at www.nspwebinars.com
To listen to the recording by phone1-712-432-0453 PIN 338496
Not a toll-free call
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Enter your questions, we’ll have the managers answer when we conclude
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Retail Store OperationHints for Getting Started
And Improving Existing Stores
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Gwen & Jimmy Johnson
Area ManagersAustin, TX
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Store Front
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Gwen’s Consultation Office
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Jimmy’s Administrative Office
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Gwen with Customer
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Main Display Area
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Main Display Area 2
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Main Display Area 3
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Monthly Sales Emphasis Table
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Items To Be Covered
• Planning a Store:• Think it Through• Physical Planning• Business Organization• Professional Services• Why Do Retail
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Items To Be Covered
• Improving My Existing Store:• Vary your external
appearance• Know your customers• Product of the month• Seasonal specials• Birthday specials• Frequent buyer
rewards
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Think it Through…
• Be SURE you are committed to running a retail store.– It is like a marriage – you are committed to it
every day it is open– Plan to be the primary person in the store for
at least the first 6 – 12 months– Do NOT expect to take a salary or owner’s
distribution for 6 – 12 months. If you are able to take one sooner, that is a bonus.
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Physical Planning Items to Consider
• Location• Layout• Lease• Product• Appearance and Operation
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Location, Location, Location
• As in any real-estate based venture, your location is critical. Since Nature’s Sunshine is such a high quality product, the retail price is naturally going to be higher than the “big box” discount stores.
• Try to locate in an area not associated with bargain basement stores. While these do bring a fairly large flow of traffic, they tend not to bring people looking to purchase premium products at a premium price.
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Layout
• Before you begin to look for retail space, you should determine what kind of marketing activities you will emphasize. Some needs you should consider are:• The need for private office space for personal
consultations.• How much administrative office space you will need
for accounting, and filing of important documents?• How much storage space will you need for back
stock of inventory, or for quantity orders and for other marketing supplies?
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Layout (Continued)
• How will you set up your sales area for merchandise display, marketing material display, and the overall atmosphere you want to establish?
• What is the initial impression you want to give customers upon entering the store?
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Lease Term and Cost
• You should negotiate for a lease term that will allow you to control the costs for long enough to be able to establish the business, but no so long that you are unable to consider expanding or moving should you find a need to do so.
• Engage the services of a licensed realtor to assist with the lease negotiations
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Product
You should consider which products you plan to carry. The number of products offered will affect the amount of shelf space you will need, as well as the size of the investment you will need to make to acquire the inventory.
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Appearance and Operation
Other items to consider are:– Shelving (what kind and what general décor
do you want)– Sales counter (where will you house your
sales terminal, customer bags, other sales supplies)
– Computer system (will you use a desktop or laptop computer)
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Appearance and Operation (cont.)
• Point of sale and inventory control system (What software system will you use to track sales etc.)
• Decorating items, etc.• Signage – VERY IMPORTANT (What kind of
signs can you display inside and out. This may be influenced by your lease and available wall/floor space inside)
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Business Organization
• Determine the structure under which you wish to operate.
• One critical mistake made by many small business owners is that they fail to consider what form their organization should take before beginning operations. Although you can change structural forms it is much easier to start with the structure you want to use.
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Business Organization (cont.)
• Forms include:– Sole proprietorships–Partnerships– Limited Liability Companies– Limited Liability Partnerships– Sub Chapter S Corporations– Subchapter C Corporations
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Business Organization (cont.)
• Each of these different forms of organization offer advantages and disadvantages
• Some require the assistance of an attorney to set up
• You should consult with an attorney or CPA to learn how each work, and determine the organization that will best suit your business needs.
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Professional Services
• Another critical mistake many small business owners make is that they fail to secure the services of professionals such as accountants and attorneys.– Don’t believe the myth that you can’t afford
to hire professional help.– In most cases, the services of a competent
CPA and Attorney will save more than they cost
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Professional Services
• Trying to go it alone can lead to many headaches down the line.– As a practicing CPA, I have seen the havoc that
is reeked on a business when the business records are not maintained on a current basis
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Professional Services (cont.)
• Stay Current– The best strategy is to keep your books
current daily. Trying to assemble accounting records at the end of the year is a recipe for disaster. The result is usually:• Missed deductions• Errant income reporting• The unavailability of data required by IRS to
file a complete and accurate tax return.
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So Why Should You Consider Retail?
• Potential for good returns• Great way to meet clients you would never
find otherwise• Great way to grow your success line
quickly• Each day is a new adventure
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Improving My Existing Store
• Vary your external appearance. As much as possible, change out your window signs periodically. This will tend to catch the eye of frequent visitors to your area more than just keeping the same look all the time.
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Improving My Existing Store
• Know your customers. If you are not currently doing it, try to capture the following information from every customer you sell to– Name and address– Cell phone or daytime phone– E-mail address– Birthday (at least month and day)– How they heard about you
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Improving My Existing Store
• Product of the Month. Select a product to be featured each month. Place it near the register and offer it to every customer. We always offer a discount on it when it is featured.
• Seasonal Specials. As space allows, set up special displays of products for the monthly theme. For example, we usually do back to school in August.
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Improving My Existing Store
• Birthday Specials. We collect the birthday (month and day) of our customers. We send out a birthday coupon each month for all customers whose birthday falls in that month. With it, they receive a 25% discount on any following visit.
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Birthday Card/Mailer
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Improving My Existing Store
• Frequent Buyer Rewards. Consider using some kind of frequent buyer card for retail customers. When they reach a stated total of purchases, they receive a dollar amount off their next purchase.
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Contact InformationJimmy & Gwen Johnson (Owners)
Nature’s Garden7421 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) [email protected]
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Carroll Knauf
Regional ManagerConroe, TX
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Tools for Supporting New Members From Your Store
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Robert & Carroll; Storefront
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Inside Store Displays
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Inside Store Display
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New Member Information Sheet
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New Member Packet
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New Member Packet
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New Member Welcome Letter –
email version
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New Member Welcome Letter –
postal version
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Newsletter Pg. 1
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Newsletter Pg. 2
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Questions & Answers
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Thanks for Joining Us!
Our next scheduled Retail Webinar will be on Wednesday 10/19