by PawnMaster | Sep 30, 2020 | Best Practices, Business, business model, Pawn Shop, strategy
I’ve been asked many times, “Why do you carry all this stuff in your store”? I know they’re referring to what many would call “junk”—collectibles, clothing, kids’ toys, etc. I always answer the same way, “Because it makes me money and brings in a larger...
by PawnMaster | Nov 21, 2018 | Holiday Selling, Holidays, strategy
In my previous life as a small business owner, this was always the time of year when I was head’s down looking to crank out sales. Having a multiple store chain and selling straight retail, the holidays was where I made my mark. At the time, I didn’t...
by PawnMaster | Nov 30, 2017 | Accountant, best business practices, Marketing, planning, small business marketing, strategy, tips for business development
As year-end approaches, business owners often get pulled in many directions. In the retail sector, this is when sales typically peak. This finds many business owners working more hours in their shops while spending the little free time remaining readying for the...