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Tip Sheet: January 2005

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Four fresh ideas to better your business

[componentheading]INCREASE WEB TRAFFIC[/componentheading]

Want web traffic? Here’s a strategy used (very, very) successfully by American Express to draw surfers. They sold three $42,000 BMW Roadsters for only $4,000 each. First come, first served. To spread the massive traffic-load out, they sold one at noon, one at 4 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. Perhaps you might try a similar approach with diamond rings?

Source: Rick Segel

[componentheading]MARKET TO THE MIDDLE[/componentheading]

How can you reach a 19-year-old undergrad, a 31-year-old on the career path, and a 47-year-old who’s raising a toddler — with a single marketing message? The answer, according to a recent Los Angeles Times analysis: market to all of them as if they were 35. Why it works? Because these days, youngsters are more conservative, dressing in preppier styles and looking to the future, while aging Boomers are the opposite, shooting Botox, popping vitamins, and hanging on desperately to their youth.

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[componentheading]ERR TOWARD AUTONOMY[/componentheading]

Something to remember for those of you who are breaking in new employees this month. Remember: It’s easier to give employees autonomy and freedom than it is to take it away. So, clearly state directions and expectations when employees are new to their jobs. Then, let autonomy and flexibility be an earned right of their performance.

Source: Bob Nelson, 365 Ways to Manage Better

[componentheading]ON THE OTHER HAND[/componentheading]

Sell right hand rings? To pump up your sales, why not try the strategy used by the manufacturer Caressa, which has labelled a different right-hand ring design for each day of the week? For completists, simply having Friday’s ring won’t be enough … they’re have to have Monday’s, Tuesday’s, etc.  

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[span class=note]This story is from the January 2005 edition of INSTORE[/span]

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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.”

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Tip Sheet: January 2005

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Four fresh ideas to better your business

[componentheading]INCREASE WEB TRAFFIC[/componentheading]

Want web traffic? Here’s a strategy used (very, very) successfully by American Express to draw surfers. They sold three $42,000 BMW Roadsters for only $4,000 each. First come, first served. To spread the massive traffic-load out, they sold one at noon, one at 4 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. Perhaps you might try a similar approach with diamond rings?

Source: Rick Segel

[componentheading]MARKET TO THE MIDDLE[/componentheading]

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How can you reach a 19-year-old undergrad, a 31-year-old on the career path, and a 47-year-old who’s raising a toddler — with a single marketing message? The answer, according to a recent Los Angeles Times analysis: market to all of them as if they were 35. Why it works? Because these days, youngsters are more conservative, dressing in preppier styles and looking to the future, while aging Boomers are the opposite, shooting Botox, popping vitamins, and hanging on desperately to their youth.

Source: Instore

[componentheading]ERR TOWARD AUTONOMY[/componentheading]

Something to remember for those of you who are breaking in new employees this month. Remember: It’s easier to give employees autonomy and freedom than it is to take it away. So, clearly state directions and expectations when employees are new to their jobs. Then, let autonomy and flexibility be an earned right of their performance.

Source: Bob Nelson, 365 Ways to Manage Better

[componentheading]ON THE OTHER HAND[/componentheading]

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Sell right hand rings? To pump up your sales, why not try the strategy used by the manufacturer Caressa, which has labelled a different right-hand ring design for each day of the week? For completists, simply having Friday’s ring won’t be enough … they’re have to have Monday’s, Tuesday’s, etc.  

Source: Instore

[span class=note]This story is from the January 2005 edition of INSTORE[/span]

Advertisement

SPONSORED VIDEO

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.”

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