j Paul
PFG, Picture Framing God
While reading the thread " Do we have to be poor?" I was sorry to hear about the troubles, some are having.
My showroom has only been open about a month. But,I have to agree that the #1 most important thing that you can do is select the best location We opted for the best location that we could find. (Paying more than we could afford, certainly more than we wanted. ) Even with the two newspaper adds that I run weekly, we are getting a large amount of walk-ins because of our positive location.
We are selling framing jobs, and lots of gift items already. all of the comments are positive.
Not getting rich this month by a long shot, but we feel very positive.
Interesting comment by one customer that ordered framing today. "We always have taken our items to be framed to ..so and so..., but you guys are so much more convientent, we'll be bringing things here from now on." And that was even before I priced their order. They also are eyeing two $500. framed samples that I have on the wall for Christmas presents.
I don't know what the future holds, but we are certainly pleased so far. I have to say do what ever you can to get the best location. The advice of Bob Carter and others on this subject here on the Grumble, certainly swayed my decision to do so. Certainly the $400-600 more that I am spending extra monthly over a less desirable location, could not be overcome spending that same amount extra in advertising each month.
Wishing everyone sucess, and hoping all can continue to hang in there.
My showroom has only been open about a month. But,I have to agree that the #1 most important thing that you can do is select the best location We opted for the best location that we could find. (Paying more than we could afford, certainly more than we wanted. ) Even with the two newspaper adds that I run weekly, we are getting a large amount of walk-ins because of our positive location.
We are selling framing jobs, and lots of gift items already. all of the comments are positive.
Not getting rich this month by a long shot, but we feel very positive.
Interesting comment by one customer that ordered framing today. "We always have taken our items to be framed to ..so and so..., but you guys are so much more convientent, we'll be bringing things here from now on." And that was even before I priced their order. They also are eyeing two $500. framed samples that I have on the wall for Christmas presents.
I don't know what the future holds, but we are certainly pleased so far. I have to say do what ever you can to get the best location. The advice of Bob Carter and others on this subject here on the Grumble, certainly swayed my decision to do so. Certainly the $400-600 more that I am spending extra monthly over a less desirable location, could not be overcome spending that same amount extra in advertising each month.
Wishing everyone sucess, and hoping all can continue to hang in there.