Day #155 – 4 Great Ideas for Cyber Monday Sales

  • Posted: November 1, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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The Monday after Thanksgiving — Cyber Monday — could see over  $2 billion in online North America  sales this year, as eager holiday shoppers look for special web pricing. Like it or not, since about 2005 online retailers have trained shoppers to bargain hunt the weekend after the Thanksgiving holiday,

Make A Web Design Look Good

  • Posted: September 5, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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    Very excited to share  Roxanne’s Reflections Book & Card  Shop ….. brand  new Website. Designed by Retail Makeover’s very own Web Designer, Steve Crowhurst.  www.retailmakeoverweb.com       The Seven Key Principles: Balance Grid Color Graphics Typography White space Connection. 1. Balance Balance is all about ensuring that

Day #129 – Effective Use Of Signage

  • Posted: June 12, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Order you Shoppetalk window signage today : Best Barbara

Day #128 – Road Construction Survival Guide

  • Posted: June 6, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Here is what the City of Madison recently did to survive road construction. This is a very inspiring story. Letter received by the businesses in Madison City effected by the road closures: Dear Madison-area business owner: Road construction can present challenges for businesses, but with the right information, proper coordination

Day #122 – How to be a Better Retail Store Manager

  • Posted: April 17, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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I wanted to share this article from John Reh with you. It gets to the point about management  style and effectiveness. How to be a Better Retail Store Manager “The need for good managers, people who can manage themselves and others in a high stress environment, is increasing. I believe