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About The Retail Coach

The Retail Coach, founded in 2000, is a national retail consulting, market research and development firm that combines strategy, technology, and creative expertise to develop and deliver high-impact retail recruitment and development strategies to local governments, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations. The Retail Coach offers a fully customized system of products and services that better enable communities to maximize their retail development potential. Their experience in leading municipalities in over 650 communities in 40+ states will create better, stronger places to live and work.

 

For more information on The Retail Coach, visit theretailcoach.com

Blog: Tips & Tricks For Your Business & Main Street

Steps for Mainstreet [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

  1. Community Development precedes Economic Development.

  2. Identify and target appropriate Retailers & Retail Categories for Recruitment.

  3. Market your Downtown/Community everyday and everywhere you go.

  4. Know all primary available Retail Sites & Properties for lease, sale, development, and redevelopment, you should be keeping investors interested.

  5. Local retailers must commit to operating the business to make a profit and not as a hobby. Check out services like FieldRoutes to know more about pricing various goods and products.

  6. Local retailers need to “differentiate” and provide goods and services consumers demand.

  7. Mashups transition stores into destinations, always protect your payment.

  8. Make shopping your store an experience.

  9. Local retailers must have a website or they may not not survive.

Having a website is crucial for any local retailer looking to differentiate itself from the competition and attract new customers. With platforms like WordPress, creating a website can be done quickly and easily with the 5 minute install process. Once set up, retailers can showcase their products and services, highlight any sales or promotions, and provide customers with important information like store hours and location. It’s also a great way to connect with customers through a blog or social media integration. By utilizing WordPress and other website-building tools, local retailers can establish a strong online presence and reach a wider audience, ultimately leading to increased sales and growth for their business. Hiring an experienced SEO company is likely the best way to ensure your website gets noticed by search engines and potential customers. [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”11716″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]

  1. Social Media Usage

  2. Check For Reviews

  3. Easy To Find Businesses in Any City Online? [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”11713″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]

Steps for Businesses [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

  1. Mobile communication is a must, these mobile plans might work for your needs.

  2. Local retailers must engage with their customers.

  3. Make Yourself “Post-Worthy”

  4. Create an experience! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]

Keys to Retail Success [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

  1. Understand Trends

  2. Have Data Ready

  3. Take Steps Now

According to indexsy, once you focus on a specific niche, it becomes easier to tailor your SEO efforts to establish your business as a reliable authority in your specific field.

Retail businesses must also take this time to upgrade their business tools. QuickBooks Desktop and many other business and financial management software can be worthwhile investments for a lot of businesses. You may also visit sites like https://www.cbxsoftware.com/solutions/plm/ for supply chain management solutions.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]The Retail Coach is a national retail recruitment and development firm that combines strategy, technology and retail expertise to develop and execute high-impact retail recruitment and development plans.  

To get more information on The Retail Coach email us at: Info@TheRetailCoach.net[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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