Weekly Spiffs

Weekly Spiff: Launch the Annual Trip Fund

One percent of every sale goes toward a team trip. Destination? That’s a secret.

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December 28, 2025

INSTORE Staff

Weekly Spiff: Launch the Annual Trip Fund

Year-End Trip Fund Announcement

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR with something big to work toward. Announce that 1% of every sale this year goes into a savings account for a team trip. Want to sweeten the deal? Match the funds when the team hits milestones — say, an extra 1% if the store cracks $1.5 million. The destination stays a secret until after Christmas. Nothing motivates like mystery and a plane ticket.

At your first January staff meeting, announce the program with enthusiasm.
Set up a dedicated savings account and deposit 1% of sales monthly.
Post a visual tracker in the back room showing the fund growing.
Drop hints throughout the year about possible destinations.
Reveal the trip destination the week after Christmas and celebrate together.

What this encourages: This spiff builds long-term motivation and team unity. Instead of chasing short-term bonuses, your staff has a shared goal that lasts all year. Every sale matters because every sale grows the fund. It transforms individual effort into collective success. Plus, the eventual journey you will take brings the team together even more.

DISCLAIMER: Spiffs are not appropriate for every store, but can add a sense of excitement to the sales process for some. Will it work? It depends on your store, and it depends on your staff. If you haven’t tried these types of contests, give it a try and see what happens. But if you do try it, make a big deal of it. These work way better when they’re an exciting, shared experience.

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