RM "U" Summer School July - August 2012 Course Outline
Barbara Crowhurst: CEO of Retail Makeover & Retail Makeover Webdesign Services is North Americas #1 Retail Business Coach and director of programming for RM "U"Summer School. Barbara will deliver all classes on line and in person. Giving you the information you need to improve sales and profitability by making you a more effective retailer. Barbara will share her knowledge and insight which will help increase sales and make you more profitable.
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Remember Summer School? RM U offers retail courses over the next two months. It's the perfect time for you to enroll in the classes offered and change the course of your business. Please invest in yourself, invest in your future, upgrade your knowledge by focusing on issues that have been your concerns, and have caused you challenges.
Summer Program Lineup At A Glance:
Controlling Your Buying - Thursday July 19, 7- 8 pm EST - Some of the biggest issues retailers face is to stop over buying , stop buying the wrong items and spending more then they can afford . Learn the secrets of setting your buying budgets and right sizing your business. Review the products you carry and get rid of the dogs and over stocked inventory. Do not go to another buying show with out taking this course. It is a must.Cost $49 Sign-up Today Retail Store Design & Product Placement (2 classes together) - Thursday July 26, 7- 9 pm EST - two classes together, Your store design and where you place product influences sales. Learn how to create the store of your dreams and how by placing the products you carry in Barbara's retail department grid system will increase sales... Guaranteed!Cost $98 Sign-up Today Why customers love to shop at Independent Retailers! Sponsored by Retail Makeover - On Sunday July 29, 2012 @ 7 .30 pm EST - we wrap up the launch of Independent Retailer Month with a free 30 minute On Line Live Workshop presentation on the 10 Reasons Consumers Love to Shop at Independent Retail Stores . Limited space available. All Independent Retailers welcome. For more information and for retailers to reserve an on line seat contact barbara@independentretailermonth.ca With our compliments!Sign-up Today Setting up a Promotional Calendar - Thursday August 2, 7-8 pm EST - In the years I have been a retail coach I find this is an area that can be challenging for retailers. You should have 2 to 3 promotional events going on each month . Along with what I have to share with you I will send you an e-calendar to help you get organized.COST $49 Sign-up Today Effective Marketing - Thursday August 23, 7-8 pm EST - At the core of this basics strategy are two considerations:
- bringing new customers into your store
- increasing the number of times existing customers visit you
Key points Barbara covers: defining your market place, what is your potential customer base, knowing who your competition is, using technology effectively, is the new social media for you, websites, your customer data base, today's traditional advertising is it effective, using a POS system, how to use your promotional calender .COST $49 Sign-up Today Creating a Strong in Store Sales Focus and Sales Team - Thursday August 30, 7- 8.45 pm EST - At the core of this strategy: Barbara covers your role in the performance of your sales staff and creating an in store sales focus, increasing the average sale, what an add on sales program is, why it's important to you, and how it effects your yearly sales targets. Barbara trains the trainer . She will share with you the keys to best customer service and the steps you need to know and share with your staff to selling more effectively.COST $98 Sign-up Today
Here are the details of how we get connected:
- I will send you a link to register with Skype.
- All sessions will have a live visual and audio component, all you need is a camera and speakers either attached or built into your computer.
Comments from retailers that have taken RM "U "courses:
"Wow, I have to get to work . Thank you for the wonderful information" - Kathy S. Retailer"Barbara you really understand retail " - Veronica D. Retailer"Thank you for sharing your knowledge " - Jeannie M. Retailer"It's so easy to listen to you on Skype , I have never done anything like this. Thank you Barbara" - Phil H. Retailer"I can use all the info you shared with us today , I do not feel so alone " - Margaret J. Retailer"Sales increased the next day as you promised" - Samantha R. Retailer
Note from Barbara...
I wanted all retailers to be able to join RM "U" Summer School this year and boost their sales and profitability. This is why I have set the 2012 Program at a very attractive price, reflecting my understanding of the conditions that retailers face, with a price that will fit into their cash flow.You have my continued commitment to sharing my retail knowledge and expertise. I want to help you pay yourself well, very well this year. Classes start soon so register today. Space is limited. Looking forward to our working together.
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