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Tip Sheet: November 2004

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[componentheading]PERSONA GIFT CERTIFICATES[/componentheading]

Looking for gift certificates for your staff? Try Giftcertificates.com, which offers gift certificates directly from several hundred of the biggest names in travel, electronics and other desirable categories. Or order the website’s “Super Certificate”, which will let the person you’ve “gifted” (man, we hate that word) redeem their gift from any of the suppliers listed on the site.

Source: Instore

[componentheading]WATCH YOUR DIAMOND-SHOWING ROUTINE[/componentheading]

In this issue, we talk about one of the worst habits of lazy salespeople — lopping 10% off an item’s price the instant your customer raises an objection (See Page 40). Here’s another: instantly pulling out the cert whenever you show a diamond. Rid yourself of this romance-killing habit. Promise yourself that for the next one month you won’t bring out a cert when showing a diamond. Wait until the deal is done.

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[componentheading]USE YOUR PARKING LOT[/componentheading]

Here’s a different idea for those of you who have your own parking lot. Why not mark the different rows in your lot with signs featuring names and pictures of the different brand names you carry? Imagine a six-year-old saying, “No, Mommy, we didn’t park in Jose Hess, we parked in David Yurman.” Great branding. (Alternatively, you can put advertisements of your specials in each space.)

Source: Faith Popcorn, Eve-o-lution

[componentheading]SAY MORE WITH NOTES[/componentheading]

If you’re sending holiday cards this year, do not send a greeting with nothing but your signature. Frankly, sending nothing works better. Instead, write a short note — how about “Thinking about one of my favorite customers as the holidays approach …” or even “Happy, happy holidays to you”?

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Source: Harry Beckwith, What Clients Love

[span class=note]This story is from the November 2004 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

Tip Sheet: November 2004

Published

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Instore presents four ideas for better business

[componentheading]PERSONA GIFT CERTIFICATES[/componentheading]

Looking for gift certificates for your staff? Try Giftcertificates.com, which offers gift certificates directly from several hundred of the biggest names in travel, electronics and other desirable categories. Or order the website’s “Super Certificate”, which will let the person you’ve “gifted” (man, we hate that word) redeem their gift from any of the suppliers listed on the site.

Source: Instore

[componentheading]WATCH YOUR DIAMOND-SHOWING ROUTINE[/componentheading]

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In this issue, we talk about one of the worst habits of lazy salespeople — lopping 10% off an item’s price the instant your customer raises an objection (See Page 40). Here’s another: instantly pulling out the cert whenever you show a diamond. Rid yourself of this romance-killing habit. Promise yourself that for the next one month you won’t bring out a cert when showing a diamond. Wait until the deal is done.

Source: Instore

[componentheading]USE YOUR PARKING LOT[/componentheading]

Here’s a different idea for those of you who have your own parking lot. Why not mark the different rows in your lot with signs featuring names and pictures of the different brand names you carry? Imagine a six-year-old saying, “No, Mommy, we didn’t park in Jose Hess, we parked in David Yurman.” Great branding. (Alternatively, you can put advertisements of your specials in each space.)

Source: Faith Popcorn, Eve-o-lution

[componentheading]SAY MORE WITH NOTES[/componentheading]

Advertisement

If you’re sending holiday cards this year, do not send a greeting with nothing but your signature. Frankly, sending nothing works better. Instead, write a short note — how about “Thinking about one of my favorite customers as the holidays approach …” or even “Happy, happy holidays to you”?

Source: Harry Beckwith, What Clients Love

[span class=note]This story is from the November 2004 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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