In order to gain customers–especially repeat customers–you will need to have some regular shop hours. Make your shop known for something-a specific category of books, having some first editions for sale, all paperbacks a dollar and all hardcovers two bucks, and/or a swap program. Maps, illustrations, postcards, greeting cards and magazines are good sidelines to include in your shop.
Have a portfolio of different organizational scenarios in different rooms in the home and talk with the homeowner about the style he or she likes. Create checklists and questionnaires to understand how the family uses the home. Or are they usually home after school and want access to their toys? All of these things will help you tailor an organizing plan and become a hero to potential customers and families. The new business enabling environment project will not measure the full range of factors that affect an economy’s business environment. These …
