Roar to Action

Published

15 years ago

January 6, 2009

Get 2009 off to a rousing start by following our to-do list of 100 things … plus three more.

There’s nothing like starting off a new year with a dose of rip-roaring action. And our lead story this month, 100 Things To Do Right Now, packs more action than the entire Bourne trilogy combined.

Overstatement? OK, guilty. But if you want to get your business year off to a butt-kicking start, this feature is where you should begin. And while you’re doing as many of the 100 things as you possibly can, here’s a few more to add to the list:

101. Sign up for INSTORE’s Brain Squad. Besides the incredible pleasure of seeing your name plastered all over our magazine, you’ll spend valuable time thinking about key aspects of your business and see how some of America’s hardest-working store owners address the same issues. All that and you get a free T-shirt too! (We’ve even got a cool new design for 2009.)

102. Fill out your subscription card for a free one-year subscription to INSTORE. Just do it right now while we’re talking about it. (Waiting … waiting.) Done? See, that’s one action down. Only 102 left.

103. Consider, seriously, attending THE INSTORE SHOW, “The Smart Jewelry Show,” in Chicago from April 19-21. It’s the first major national trade show designed from the ground up to help you buy right, sell faster and market more effectively. Plus, we think it’s going to be a lot of fun. Learn more about the show in our special supplement enclosed as Part II of this month’s issue. If you like what you see, there’s a registration form inside the supplement as well as online at theinstoreshow.com. See you there!

Wishing you the very best business …
David Squires
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
dsquires@instoremag.com

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”