hibsjo(SCO) Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Who would pay a consultant/merchandiser to come into there shop and give them a run down on whats wrong/right with shop,Im always open to suggestions Im always moving things about in the shop. Could it be done better? Im trying to make an opening here so bear with me. Thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 A few years back I entered the Punch shoe repairer of the year awards (5 times over 8 years) And part of the process was a judge spending considerable time in the shop. I treated this as a free consultation. I always acted on his advice. which included things like, better lighting & lowering light fittings from ceiling to reduce low down shadowing etc. Over the years this advice was invaluable, helping transform my shop from a struggler to a survivor. I always watch trouble shooting type programs even if it is Ramsey you can learn a lot from them. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 I've used business link in the past ( http://www.businesslink.gov.uk ) Phone them up & they will send an advisor to visit you to help with any aspect of your business. Best of all it's funded by the government & is free! I used to get a visit every couple of years to help me with various aspects of the business, advertising, legislation, merchandising, setting up a website, etc etc. Time I called them again, it's been too long, & what am I paying these taxes for anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thats one interesting web site, thanks Steven Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 And I can't emphasise enough, it's FREE, so use them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 My son, an independant trader, uses them and cant praise them enough for the help they have given him over this past 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Cheers StevenB, I contacted my local branch, and they phoned me the next day. After a 10 minute phone call, they are posting info out to me. They may possibly come over to check out my premses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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