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yankee candleman

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    Yankee candleman, alias Angus, owning Cherish Gifts, one of the largest independent gift shops on the South Coast, some 2000sq ft of retail space.

    5 years in business now so anyone who would like advice free, please pm me and I will be glad to share my knowledge.

    Also spokesman for Boscombe Traders Association, vice Chair of Boscombe Area Regeneration Group and representative to the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce for, you've guessed it, Boscombe.

    I accept bribes in the form of wine and pizza.
     
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    Drpepper

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    Hi Yankee candle man

    I'm similar to yourself, confectionery though, started four years ago, did a two year stint as Chamber of Commerce Chairman (highly recommended for acquiring contacts).

    How have you found trade? Me 2009 got worse until March 2010 when hit our lowest then it picked up about 8% -10% a month until getting back to 2009 in August. Introduced new lines in September which shot us back to 2008 and now steadily (for steadily read "slowly";) growing week on week. It's getting better.
     
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    yankee candleman

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    We decided to expand last April when the market was at rock bottom and negotiated a deal for a larger unit in a busier shopping centre for less rent than we were currently paying so our overheads went down and our profits, turnover and footfall went up. Risky but it worked.
     
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    Drpepper

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    I did something similar - in Jan 2008 went for bigger shop next door at £4k a year more, then the recession came - great timing :mad:. But seems we have made it through (Christmas pending!) and worth it in the long run :)
     
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    indeedbuy

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    you can make the leaflet about the newest gadgets you have in your shop to shope peopel what the interesting gadgets is, and different time supply some discount is important for business. good luck.
     
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    I don't think the mods have time to check every post. It has been said before on the other forums that if you see a spammy post, you should hit the red triangle in the top right of the post to alert the mods, who'll then delete as appropriate :)
     
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    sanjeevsingle said:
    Hi Yanke
    I M Sanjeev From Inida And Jweller And Gemologist From Jaipur The Centre Hub For Colour Gems Stones And Jewellery Supplier And Manufacturer. I M Agreeed For Your Bribe Dont Worry This Is A Friends Party For Me, Comming To Uk, London Soon.
    Can U Advise Me Hw Cn I Supply Jewells In Uk.
    Sanjeev
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    I think I am in India first week of Jan, give me your contact and right price and product has a market around the world.
     
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    yankee candleman

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    Lorro2 said:
    Only 5 years in business. Get out there young man, do the knowledge, get some experience and then we might ask you for advice.
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    Thanks Lorro.

    5 years in this business.

    Before I was Business Manager for Mercedes Benz and a Sales Manager at one of the largest Ford Dealerships in England. But I am sure you don't need any advice, your people skills will see you through life. :rolleyes:
     
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