Competing with the Big Boys-Farmville

When:	Back to Calendar » January 31, 2013 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where:	Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201 Mill Street Farmville,VA 23901 USA	✔ Add to Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Cost:	FREE
Contact:	Jennifer Baldwin 434-395-2086 baldwinjr2@longwood.edu
Regions:	Farmville Office
Type of Event:	Existing Business Sales & Marketing Starting a Business

How Independent Retailers Win and Keep the Customer

Guest Speaker will be Marc Willson, Retail Consultant for the Virginia Small Business Development Center

Large box stores and national chains can be strong competition for local retailers. Independent retailers need to understand how to have a strategy to keep their existing customers buying and how to win new customers. This workshop is for independent retailers who want to better compete in today’s marketplace.
Learn how to:

Treat your customers
Choose and position your products
Build on community involvement
Create and communicate your niche
Make your business a shopping destination
Out maneuver on social platforms
Create a memorable experience for the customer

TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL (434) 395-2086 OR EMAIL baldwinjr2@longwood.edu
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