All Entries in the "Retail" Category
What Will Help this Cafe Stand Out From The Crowd?
Cafe with Zing! asks…
‘We’ve owned a small cafe for about 5 years. It’s a good business and provides us with a reasonable lifestyle but, for a while now, I’ve felt like it just doesn’t have any ‘zing’ or stand out at all?. We’d like to invest in making some changes but because we can’t really put our finger on the problem, we’re not sure where to start?…any suggestions?
Aaron says…
That’s a great way to look at your business! So many business owners get so tied up in managing the day to day, they never take the time to step outside and really take a good look at how their business really works.
More Cash and Customers please!
Cashflow Crisis asks…
‘I have a retail shop and I am currently facing a cashflow crisis. I had an overdraft given by the bank but have now not been able to pay that off and as such I am in their “high risk portfolio”. Although I am paying off most of my other creditors I need to find ways of getting more customers to come in and purchase. I started noticing the reducing sales approx Jun 08 so I have tried bringing in new products, including being involved in a back-to-school stationery promo, which did not have the desired effect, even though there was a catalogue (letterbox) drop with my business details on the back. I’m working (IN) the business 6 days a week. I have a part-timer but can’t afford to engage any more staff. HELP!!! (Cashflow Crisis)
Aaron says…
If it makes you feel any better ‘Cashflow Crisis’ I definitely don’t think you’re on your own in feeling this way at the moment however, and this is a good thing, I get the impression that you definitely WANT to carry on and make your business successful!
