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The Allure of Antique Store Fixtures


They say if you wait long enough, a style you liked in almost any genre will come back. This is as true for retail store fixtures as it is for clothing or styles of music. The look of the 1960s came back strong in the early 90s and now it appears as if the 1970s are enjoying a renaissance. This rule of thumb applies not only to the style and type of merchandise being sold, but also to the look and feel of the retail establishments selling them. A good way for a new retail business to save money on start up expenses is to do some research and find vintage store fixtures which can often be purchased for a fraction of their original cost. You may find yourself in a bidding war, however, as vintage store fixtures maintained in good condition are few and far between.

How to Buy Wholesale Store Fixtures for Your Business


It may sound funny, but honestly, if you?re opening up your own retail store the last thing you?ll ever want to do again for the rest of your life is buy anything retail -- especially if it?s for your own store. Buying your store fixtures wholesale is not only mandatory it?s a last resort after you?ve tried buying antique fixtures at a fraction of the cost. Even if you?ve hired a top-notch retail store designer, he or she should be buying your fixtures and other materials at prices even better than wholesale. The designer should be charging for his services and not making a markup on the raw materials.

The Benefits of Buying Used Store Fixtures


The difference between antique or vintage store fixtures and used store fixtures is simple: antique fixtures have a classic look and style. In many cases they are brand new but manufactured in a style of the past such as deco or minimalist. Used store fixtures are just that ?- they?ve been used before. They may be only six months old, purchased by a retail store owner who failed quickly. They may be in good shape and being they?re not new, if they are what you are looking for, they?re probably cheap.

An Introduction to Mannequins


Just about every clothing store uses mannequins. There are many types of mannequins made of different materials including wood, wax, fiberglass, and plastic. Some mannequins are set in one pose, while others have adjustable arms and legs. There are mannequins that look like men, women, and children. Some mannequins are even made to resemble famous movie stars and celebrities.

A Look at Mannequin Heads


A mannequin head is a life-size head that includes all of the features of a human face. Mannequin heads can be used in several different situations. They can be used to model hats, wigs, makeup, or be used as practice dummies by people learning to cut hair in beauty school. Mannequin heads can be made to look like all types of people and are built to scale, giving them a lifelike look that is almost eerie. Mannequin heads are usually made of foam, plastic, or vinyl.

Finding a Used Mannequin


Many stores on a budget choose to buy a used mannequin. Used mannequins are a good deal for several reasons. Many stores do not see the purpose in buying new mannequins when used ones work just as well. While some used mannequins may have slight damage or need to be repainted, most of them look as good as new. Many places offer used mannequins for rent as well.

The Benefits of Display Mannequins


Mannequins are primarily used in stores to display clothing. A display mannequin is usually a full-size dummy in the shape of a person. A display mannequin will normally include all parts of the human body including a head and feet. Display mannequins can be made of several different materials, including fiberglass, wood, plaster, or wax.

Where to Find Mannequins for Sale


Any time a clothing store opens or expands, they must buy mannequins. There are many different places to find a mannequin for sale, including the Internet, companies that mass produce mannequins, and businesses that make unique mannequins one at a time. Other mannequin sellers offer used mannequins at a discount.

A Look at Child Mannequins


Not all mannequins are made to look like full-grown adults. Child mannequins are also common in many clothing stores. A child mannequin is the same as an adult mannequin except that it is built to the scale of a child. These mannequins are made specifically for displaying children?s clothes. A child mannequin is made of the same materials as an adult mannequin and has the same level of detail.

Female Mannequins: An Overview


Female mannequins are very common in clothing stores. They are often found throughout the store, from the front window where they display the store?s latest and greatest fashions, to all other sections that featuring women?s clothing. There are many types of female mannequins. Some are full-size figures that are completely built to the scale of a real female body, while others simply feature a torso on a stand. Other female mannequins are just heads that are used to model hats, makeup, or wigs.

Buying Wholesale Mannequins


Many mannequin manufacturers sell their mannequins in wholesale. This means that they sell large quantities at a discount. There are many advantages to buying a wholesale mannequin. Buying mannequins wholesale can save stores that need a large supply of them money. Wholesale mannequins made by the same manufacturer are usually of consistent quality. A wholesale mannequin is as good as a mannequin made by a smaller manufacturer, there are just more of the wholesale mannequins.

The Secrets Behind Hypnotic Selling


Hypnosis has been a taboo word for far too long. And many people see it in a mystical light. Yet what they do not realize is that hypnosis is a naturally occurring state experienced by everyone every single day. And it is only in recent times, that business professionals have discovered the power of hypnosis and boosted their sales and their businesses.

The Answers (1 - 5) Are Here !!! - Challenge Yourself - Evaluate Your Selling Skills


?THE ANSWERS (1 - 5) ARE HERE!!!?Question 1) List the top five most important steps in the selling process?Answer: 1. Rapport. Help me, the customer, feel comfortable with you. The more comfortable I feel the more information I provide.The more information I provide the more you understand my needs and wants.The more you understand my needs and wants the easier it will be for you to sell me.Be sincere. Nothing will turn a customer off quicker that insincerity. 2. Overview. Help me understand what we?re going to do while we?re together today (assume this is our initial visit). I?m looking to purchase a new roof, you?re the rep for the roofing company. The overview would include the elements or the steps of the sales process.EXAMPLE: ?Teri, while we are together today I?d like to better understand what?s important to you when replacing your roof - such as the style, the color, as well as the budget you are looking to stay within. Next, I?ll measure the roof and show you the different options and packages we have available. And, finally, I?ll show you what we need to do while we?re together today to get started.?3. Qualifying. Using the right approach and asking specific, relevant questions in a non invasive way.EXAMPLE: ?Teri, have you ever had a roof replaced? At that time what roofing company did you use? Is there a specific reason you chose not to use that company this time? How soon are you looking to have the roof replaced? Aside from yourself is there anyone else that will be involved in the decision making process? Is there a budget that you are looking to stay within? How would you be paying for the new roof?Cash, credit, or financing?, etc.? 4. Presentation. Now that you?ve helped me feel comfortable, have identified the steps that will transpire while we?re together and qualified me on areas of importance, its time to provide a presentation that would include company bio, credibility, service, product line, etc.5. Recap. This step helps pull everything together by assuring you understand my needs and wants. Also, it gives you, the salesperson, an opportunity to clear away any additional questions or concerns that I might have, touch in on the benefits and features of your products, and allows you to show me why your company would be the best choice. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CLOSE? - CLOSING STARTED WITH HELLO!It's not about the close - it's about the qualifying. If you're following a well documented sales process and asking great qualifying questions, the close will become a formality.Question 2) Of these top five, which is the most important? Why?Answer:Qualifying. Qualifying is critical because:if you don?t understand my needs or wants;if you don't understand what motivates me to buy; if you don?t know who the decision makers are; if you don?t know if I could afford what you have; How are you going CLOSE the sale? DON'T FRUSTRATE YOURSELF!Ask great questions and listen for the answers (objections, concerns, fears).Question 3) List the top three steps in the qualifying process?Answer: 1. Identifying the decision maker. 2. Identifying that there is a need or want. 3. Identifying affordability.Question 4) Of the top three which is most important. Why?Answer:Identifying the decision maker. Without identifying the decision maker/s you?ll invest a lot of time and emotion only to find there are one or more additional people needed to move forward. Don?t get caught in the trap of believing the person or people you are talking to will do a better job of selling than you can. If you?re not dealing with all the decision makers you lose. And, if by some miracle you do close the sale, it will be a very lengthy selling cycle.Question 5) What is more important - qualifying or closing? Why?Answer: "If you don?t know the answer to this one, WE NEED TO TALK!"

How to Revive a Dead Lead


It?s easy to spend days, weeks, or months speaking with a prospect, working up to a decision to buy. This is especially true if your prospects are in larger companies.

How Can Fundraising Consulting Help Us Raise Money?


If you need to hold a fundraiser and don?t know where to begin there is help out there for you. It is time for you to seek fundraising consulting advice especially if your fundraising event is going to be on a larger scale. Fundraising consulting will help you organize and take you through the steps to ensure your fund raising efforts will be successful.

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