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5 Tips For Increasing Your Store’s Sales

May 23, 2020 By Erik Emanuelli 9 Comments

Regardless of your industry, a drop in sales is bound to happen from time to time. There are a variety of factors that can come in to play, which may be contributing to the sudden slump in traffic. The important thing is to know when to act and how to remedy the problem.

Some business owners ignore the issues hoping that it will go away. However, a savvy store owner knows that they should take measures to improve their numbers when they drop.

If you’ve recently noticed that sales are lower than usual, take al look at some of these tips for boosting your sales. 

 

Offer More Products

It may be reasonable to ask yourself whether your slow sales are due to a lack of what customers need. Americans love convenience.

Most people admit that they’re ok paying slightly more for a product than they would pay elsewhere if they can get all of their shopping done in the same place. Or they prefer to find everything they need in one location rather than driving to several places to find what they need.

Consider expanding your inventory and sell things that will boost your foot traffic. 

 

Advertise More

It may seem counterintuitive to spend more money when less money is coming in, but in the world of business, it’s often the case. When your numbers start dropping, it may be time to invest in new marketing methods.  

Consider running an ad in a magazine or newspaper, posting signs, and even advertising on local television. Get creative with your marketing campaign, and don’t be afraid to use humor. By getting creative with your marketing, you can revolutionize your popularity. 

 

Go All Out On Your Window Decor

Before you make all the decorations, it is important to make sure that your windows are all clean and polished. No worries because a simple cleaning with the help of essential window cleaning tools will do the trick.

If your storefront is boring, then it’s no wonder why you aren’t drawing people in from the street. It’s critical to make your store stand out from the rest.

Get creative with different ways to upgrade your window decor. Is it national dog day? Tie that into your merchandise somehow. Is it Halloween season? Get spooky with your product merchandising! 

 

Ask Your Customers For Feedback

Far too many business owners make the mistake of assuming that they know better than their customers. Numbers don’t lie, however. If your sales are dropping, then it’s time to ask your customers for feedback.

Don’t take it personally if they give you input about where you can make improvements. Customers love to feel like their voice is heard. Chances are if you listen carefully and put their feedback to use, you’ll see an increase in your traffic! 

 

Network

Regardless of whether you sell duct tape or canned vegetables, the only way to find customers is by getting the word out about your business.

Networking is a critical part of creating a buzz and expanding your presence. Whether it’s networking online or attending local events, get out there and rub shoulders with people!

 

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About Erik Emanuelli

Hi! I am Erik Emanuelli : problogger, marketer and social media addict. You can follow me on Twitter, add me on Facebook or follow me on Pinterest.

Comments

  1. Gaurav Kumar

    October 7, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Erik,

    Investing in the business is really important to better future. An established businessman understand how promotion, customer satisfaction and invention can help him to increase sales.

    Thanks for sharing these tips.

    Reply
  2. Tarun Nagar

    October 9, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    If you are a ecommerce development company or retailer, it’s inevitable — sales will slump. Whether it’s due to forces beyond your control like the city tearing up the street in from of your store or seasonal sales dip or a decline in foot traffic, all retailers will experience a slump in sales at some point. Follow these simple ways you and your staff can improve your retail sales slump or if you’re just having a slow day.

    Reply
  3. Sathish Arumugam

    October 11, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    Erik,

    Simple but great ideas. Irrespective of the business niche or nature, networking is essential. How interactive business is with its customers and how the customer base keeps a business in their mind decides success.

    Reply
  4. Aria Mathew

    October 13, 2019 at 4:30 am

    Erik,

    Thanks for your heads-up. Even there are abundant resources and tools available to optimize the e-commerce stores for sales, still, people are struggling to make most out of it. I hope, these ideas will add value to their efforts striving to increase their online stores.

    Reply
  5. Nikhil

    May 23, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    Hii Eric,

    Just wanted you to know that your tips worked really well for my store. I appreciate your help and will spread your ideas.

    Reply
  6. Ravi dhule

    May 24, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Hiii
    It is very good article.
    Thanks for sharing this article.
    You have good knowledge how to increase sales.

    Reply
  7. Dev

    May 26, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Erik,

    Simple but great ideas. regardless of the business niche or nature, networking is important. How interactive business is with its customers and the way the customer base keeps a business in their mind decides success.

    Reply
  8. Hasibul Islam

    June 9, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Erik,

    Investing in the business is really important to a better future. An established businessman understands how promotion, customer satisfaction, and invention can help him to increase their sales. You have good knowledge of how to increase sales.

    Thanks for sharing these tips.

    Reply
  9. Frank Lou

    June 10, 2020 at 6:48 am

    advertise more, find affiliates, add discount codes, add hot products …
    Thanks for sharing your experience

    Reply

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