It was 12 years ago when I first started this website and began writing weekly articles and newsletters to creative entrepreneurs. My March 13, 2009 post went like this … Welcome to my blog on selling wholesale to gift stores.…
12 Years Ago …
Category: Business Planning
Late Payments and Collections
With the widespread use of debit and credit cards, late payments and collections may not be an issue, but if they are, here are a few tips. Dozens of times over the years, I’ve collected payments from stores that were…
Define Your Wholesale Terms
When making your first (and subsequent) wholesale sales call, you want to define your wholesale terms in an easy precise manner. You don’t want your potential customers to be confused or misled causing a stumbling block to ordering from you…
Last days for the 1-on-1 Intentions Program Special
Time is running out on the special 25% off 1-on-1 Intention Setting Program! If you are looking to create workable intentions and goals to build or expand your business, this Intention Setting Program is just for you! Let me help you…
2021 Setting Intentions Coaching Session
The New Year has started! Maybe you are feeling lost or disoriented about where your business is going … or should be going! Announcing the 2021 1-on-1 Intention Setting Coaching Program which teaches Intention Setting Methods, used by successful people,…
Taxes, Taxes, Tax Time!
Probably the most dreaded time for new entrepreneurs is tax time! I am reminded of how grateful I am for my bookkeeping background and my husband who taught college accounting. Between the two of us, we typically get the job…
The Problem with Perfection
Starting off the New Year with a commitment to perfection may sound like a good idea. In my experience, it can also be a formula for disaster. The problem with perfection is that it can lead to “analysis paralysis”: Analysis…
Retail Trends for 2021
With all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday season, it may not seem like a good time to think about retail trends for 2021. But, on the other hand, when is a better time to begin our planning…
What Are the Main Types of Sales Materials?
Nothing sells your product better than putting your item into the hands of a store buyer! But in this world of busy people, and the cost of samples, using written sales materials is still a must. So what are the…
Using Mailers when Contacting Buyers
Over the last several years, email became the most common way to contact buyers. It is quick, efficient, and cost-effective. But is it the best way, now, to contact buyers? What about using mailers instead? Using snail mail can offer…
Sales Trends During the Pandemic
With all the changes due to COVID19, information on best business practices for retail/wholesale is evolving. Sales Trends during the pandemic are changing how we shop — which will affect holiday sales. ROI Revolution website is keeping a log of…
Christmas in August?
Okay, I know you must be thinking: Christmas in August? Doesn’t she mean Christmas in July? Actually, no, I really mean Christmas in August. When I was an active road rep, I usually took the month (or part of the…