Do you need a fresh perspective on how to make your retail business attractive to customers? Join the Peterborough DBIA and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development as we welcome retail expert, Barbara Crowhurst for a morning session that will have you evaluate your business and consider how you generate traffic, engage more customers and generate higher revenues.

Agenda:
8am - Arrival

8:10am - 9:30am - 10 Proven Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Store

Foot traffic is one of the most important measures when it comes to running a brick-and-mortar store. More traffic means more opportunities for sales and engagement, which in turn leads to higher revenues.

This is why retailers should continuously strive to increase foot traffic in your in your physical location. Even if you think you are getting enough store visitors, you can always do better. There are still a lot of potential customers out there that you can tap into, and there are plenty of things you can do to increase store visits from existing customers. 

9:30am - 10am - Break and Networking

10am - 11:20am - Increase Retail Sales in 10 Easy Steps

Barbara will take attendees through a review of your own business practices for maintaining and increasing sales. You will pick up many tips on what you need to do better.

This event is presented in partnership by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the Peterborough DBIA. 

Two lucky retailers will win a Retail Makeover on-site that afternoon.
This prize will include a detailed look at, and written report, on all aspects of the business that wins; focus on business growth and profitability. Opportunities discussed with the winners include physical layout, product placement, signage, sales, buying budgets/expenses, marketing, website, social media, branding, numbers, vision for the future, hiring, training, staffing issues, communications, and other challenges and concerns that specifically impact your business.

About Barbara
Barbara Crowhurst is North America's Leading Retail Business Coach and Trainer. She also writes retail-specific articles, blogs, e-books and is an international speaker. Her comprehensive and detailed approach to retail comes from years of working in the industry. Her career has taken her from working with some the largest corporate retail stores in North America to consulting with thousands of Independent Retailers.

Barbara's company is leading the way with innovative services such as retail business coaching and training sessions by phone, Skype and on site. Barbara's comprehensive Retail Makeovers and Retail Store Design and Retail Web Site Development have become the industry sensation.

Barbara's training seminars are standing room only. Her message to retailers, "Effective retail is in the detail".

Date/Times:

Tuesday, March 27th from 8 am to 11:30 am

Admission:

$8.99

Deadline to register is Friday, March 23rd

Register online HERE

Location Information:

Venture North Board Room

270 George North, Lower Level

Peterborough, Ontario

K9J 3H1

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