by Jennifer Albaugh Jennifer Albaugh shoots straight from the hip and talks about the when, where, why, and “WOW!” of effective merchandising, bringing you thirteen years of tried and tested strategies for creating a unique shopping environment in your quilt shop. Learn: Creating a unique identity Basic merchandising principles Elements of dynamic displays Catching the…
Become a Savvy Buyer I
by Karen MontgomeryUnlock the secrets to better buying with nationally-recognized retailer, teacher, speaker and designer Karen Montgomery. Karen brings almost 20 years of shopowner insight to this unique handbook—the only buying guide written just for fabric retailers. Become a Savvy Buyer uses real-world examples and goes behind the scenes for every part of the buying…
013 Profitable Promotions by Donelle McAdams
013 Profitable Promotions – Trailer from The Fabric Shop Network, Inc. on Vimeo. Series One View All On-Demand Webinars > Drive sales, introduce new products, and create community using tried-and-true promotions. Learn what has worked well for Donelle McAdams and other shopowners, plus capture new ideas and inspiration for every month. Stuff My Stocking…
Employee Handbook: Customer Service I & II
Customer Service I A must-have training resource for every employee! Marti Michell shares her hard-earned knowledge and wisdom in her regular FabShop News column, “The Importance of Customer Service”. Now those informative articles have been compiled into an easy-to-reference handbook. This handbook is an essential read for every member of your staff! Learn from an…
Long Arm Rental Program Guide
by Karen Hanson Kick start a long arm rental program in your shop and develop a profitable extension to your business! The 70+ page spiral bound Long Arm Rental Program Guide include a: Program Guide Student Handbook Customizable Templates on CD Your machine rental and quilting services program is a great way to diversify your…
A Guide to Strategic Planning
by Todd GibsonMost successful, growing businesses have something in common: They are executing a comprehensive strategic plan. Developing a strategic plan provides all of a business’s stakeholders (owners, employees, customers, and others) with a shared understanding of why the business exists, how it realizes its mission, the objectives that have been set for the business…
Benchmarks for Quilt Shops
Take charge of directing the financial destiny of your shop. Understanding how to gather, organize, and then evaluate what your shop’s financial “numbers” mean is an essential business skill that you can develop – and you don’t have to be an accountant to do so. In this essential workbook, you will learn how financial statements…
Take the Leadership Challenge
Take the Leadership Challenge is about more than just becoming a good leader. It’s about taking an active role in training your employees… the face of any business. Enthusiastic, competent employees can be the difference between a mediocre year and a record-breaking year. You could spend thousands of dollars in advertising and marketing—and many more…
Shop Market Like a Pro
Whether this is your first trip to Market or your 25th trip to market, this 20+ page booklet, complete with worksheets and planning tips, is designed to help you make the most of your time at Market. You will find professional tips on: Working the exhibit floor Setting appointments Using purchase orders to control purchasing…
Free Publicity: It’s Easier than you Think!
The Revised Second Edition. If the thought of picking up the phone or sitting down at the computer to generate media attention for your shop is a daunting one, this is the workbook for you! Learn how to think like a publicity hound and get your name in the news with an easy, step-by-step approach…