by PawnMaster | Jul 10, 2017 | BE ON THE LOOKOUT, Business, Business Success, Did You Know, Helpful Hints, Industry, Small Business
1. Manager’s circle. An imaginary circle, usually in front of the counter where the manager stands. This way he/she can greet each customer and then discover the true intent of their visit. The manager acts as a facilitator for transactions, comedian, entertainer,...
by PawnMaster | Jul 5, 2017 | Business, Business Success, Helpful Hints, Industry, Pawn Shop, Small Business
1. All TV’s on the sales floor are turned on. Two factors sell nearly all TV’s… Price and picture. There is virtually no chance a TV that isn’t on will generate much interest from customers. Older TV’s may sometimes have a great picture and, hopefully, be affordable...
by PawnMaster | Jun 29, 2017 | Firearms, Gun Laws, In The News, Industry, Small Business
Today I would like to discuss the topic of firearms and the types of liability that firearms create for you and your business. Many of our Pawnbrokers who deal in firearms and ammunition and or conceal or open carry weapons in their stores must understand the increase...
by PawnMaster | Jun 26, 2017 | Business, In The News, Sales Tax, Small Business, Tax Mandate
A new bill that is favored by Overstock.com would prevent states from requiring out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax for transactions involving their states’ shoppers. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner introduced the No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017...
by PawnMaster | Jun 22, 2017 | Business, Business Success, In The News, News, Small Business, Tracking Time
I get asked all the time, what are your reasons to track your time? William Penn once said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” Not exactly correct English — but you know what’s being said. As a business owner, it’s easy to relate to that statement....
by PawnMaster | Jun 21, 2017 | Business News, ecommerce, In The News, Shipping Cost, Small Business, UPS
Online sellers who use UPS will pay more for shipping their holiday orders this year. UPS announced a new peak charge for US Residential deliveries and large packages, among other services. In addition, UPS will apply a peak surcharge on specific international air...
