Now, it’s a brand new year. Happy 2011! While working out resolutions in our personal lives, we sometimes forget it’s a good time to reevaluate our business goals and take steps to improve our sales, service, and (of course) profits. The beginning of a new year is a great chance to think about where you want to go and how to get there. We have great sale pricing on many of the items you need and pledge to keep the sales current throughout this year.
In the past few years, we have been tried with difficult economic times. We have had to make sacrifices and turn our attention to filling our basic needs, ignoring frivolity and fun. There have been trends in the consumer market reflecting this return to basics. Think... packing lunches, walking or riding bikes instead of driving, and other more thrifty practices. I will be writing a few upcoming blogs on some of these practical products to help you keep your business on your customers’ minds.
Right now though, I’d like t
o mention a gift for your customers that is just plain fun. While the dreary days of winter are wrapping up, you can give a gift to your customers to help brighten their home or garden. Seed packets and seed papers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and at very economical prices as well. Bright daisies, forget-me-nots, and all types of herbs are available in a number of unique packaging choices. They make great Earth Day promoti
ons (April 22, 2011), too.Indoor plant kits are also available, for those with less of a green thumb. I’m a fan of the Sunflower kit. This four-inch pot is small enough for a window sill and the pop of yellow from the sunflower will brighten anyone’s day.
As the doldrums of winter drag on, a gift of seeds or a growing kit are a great way to remind customers that spring is indeed on the way.
Happy New Years everyone!
Steve
www.raggo.com
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