Wholesale

Why Trade Shows Are A Waste of Time….(for some product businesses)

February 21, 2012

Your friends and family have been telling you you've got to get your products in stores. They say, "why not participate in a trade show? You're sure to have buyers swarming like bees around your booth and you'll take in more orders than you can possibly handle." "Wow!" you think, "what a great way to [...]

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Sales Reps | What to expect and how to find a good one

October 21, 2011

When I hired my first sales rep in New York it was the best thing I ever did for the growth of my company. The first season sales doubled for the year. It was just the beginning. I had really good success selling my line myself. I personally sold to Nordstrom. I needed growth and [...]

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15 Quick Tips For Selling Products to Stores

September 1, 2011

  One of the questions I often get asked in my creative product consulting and coaching business is how to sell wholesale to stores and boutiques. Once you get the appointment, what comes next? This is a wonderful opportunity. Getting into the wholesale market is the way to greatly expand your business. Although you want the recognition [...]

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Pricing Pitfall #3: Going Above Retail Price Ceilings

February 19, 2011

Going Above Retail Price Ceilings: Not Understanding What the Market Will Bear   Pricing is subjective – there is no question about it. It's based on perceived value. Add a little doodad or a designer logo and tada the price goes up and no one really cares because they see the value. However, for certain [...]

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The Dilemma of Selling Products Wholesale and Retail

September 28, 2010

  Dear Jane,  I really need some help! I'm selling my line of soft dolls both wholesale and retail. I've done what you suggested and changed my pricing structure so I can sell both wholesale and retail and make more money. And it’s really working well for us – we’ve increased our business 25% year [...]

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