by PawnMaster | Oct 26, 2017 | In The News, Industry, Precious Metals, Refining Views
Almost 100% of my clientele ship directly to our refining facility at Warwick, Rhode Island. We ship FedEx, FedEx Ground, UPS, US Postal, through Brinks, and our clients also ship in as well through their insurance and carriers. Shipping is easy, all that we ask is...
by PawnMaster | Oct 3, 2017 | Human Interest, In The News, Industry, Pawn Shop
By a show of hands – how many of you got into the pawn business so you could help people? How many wanted to be the sole salvation for some families in a time of crisis? Instead of making money, who of you wanted to make a difference instead? I would suggest that...
by PawnMaster | Sep 20, 2017 | Advertising, Employee, Helpful Hints, Industry
There’s an old adage about advertising that I still remember to this day: Probably half of the advertising dollars you spend are wasted…and you don’t know which half it is. So instead of frustrating myself more, I stopped advertising and focused on my employees....
by PawnMaster | Aug 31, 2017 | Business Success, Firearms, Industry, Tech Support
If you are a shop that deals in Firearms, you know how important it is to keep accurate records of the firearms that come in and out of your shop. This means anything and everything, up to and including the mistakes. The ATF understands that we’re all humans, we make...
by PawnMaster | Aug 28, 2017 | Business, Business News, In The News, Industry, Pawn Shop, Security, Small Business
Recently, I was confronted with two events which provoked this entry. First, a potential client had told me that all the people who work at the POS stations are responsible for their cash drawer. “If they are short, it gets deducted from their pay.” He then boasted of...
by PawnMaster | Aug 3, 2017 | Competitive Advantage, Did You Know, Firearms, Helpful Hints, Industry, Small Business
1. Clean your customer’s jewelry…for free! Nothing gets a conversation started with a customer faster and smarter than, “Ma’am, would you like to me clean that ring for you?” – especially a jewelry customer. It costs next to nothing, creates an avenue for discussion...
