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Date: 11-Oct-2017 Time: 10:42
Feeling the Winter Chill?
If you haven’t yet started to consider how the Financial Seasons can shape your outlook, now may well be the time to start…
We’ve all been there. Metaphorical Winter hits. Consumer spending plummets and the shop seems endlessly empty. You look over your shoulder constantly, waiting for the customers to return and the spending to increase. The temptation is to rein in the spending and cut back wherever possible, fuelled by anxiety- but is this really the way to go?
There have always been Winters and it can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that Winter is followed by Spring and Summer. Only by maximizing those Winter months can we move towards a lucrative Summer. No self- respecting farmer will complain that the combine harvester isn't working in June when he had all Winter to fix it! Likewise, as retailers, it is no good complaining a website is giving minimal returns during the Sales period when you didn't address those weaknesses when footfall was slow!
So, what are those financial seasons and how can you make them work for you?
We’ve all been there. Metaphorical Winter hits. Consumer spending plummets and the shop seems endlessly empty. You look over your shoulder constantly, waiting for the customers to return and the spending to increase. The temptation is to rein in the spending and cut back wherever possible, fuelled by anxiety- but is this really the way to go?
There have always been Winters and it can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that Winter is followed by Spring and Summer. Only by maximizing those Winter months can we move towards a lucrative Summer. No self- respecting farmer will complain that the combine harvester isn't working in June when he had all Winter to fix it! Likewise, as retailers, it is no good complaining a website is giving minimal returns during the Sales period when you didn't address those weaknesses when footfall was slow!
So, what are those financial seasons and how can you make them work for you?
Starting Point: Winter
Only you can determine exactly when is your ‘financial winter’. This is defined as the time when business slows and cash flow or footfall can be at their lowest ebb. It is easy, during this time, to enter into a state of hibernation, curl up and wait for the season to change of its own accord.
However, much more rewarding would be to look at and work on aspects of your business that will allow you to reap the benefits later. Your website, for example, is ideal focal point during this time. Use the slower ‘winter’ months’ to really refine your site and plug the gaps that you just have not got time to deal with when business picks up. Talk to us at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions- see how we can help you prepare for, and maximize, the up and coming lucrative months ahead.
However, much more rewarding would be to look at and work on aspects of your business that will allow you to reap the benefits later. Your website, for example, is ideal focal point during this time. Use the slower ‘winter’ months’ to really refine your site and plug the gaps that you just have not got time to deal with when business picks up. Talk to us at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions- see how we can help you prepare for, and maximize, the up and coming lucrative months ahead.
The Beginnings of Change: Spring
Spring is the time to plant and prepare your soil- ask any gardener! But be clever- consider which metaphorical ‘seeds’ to plant! Don’t waste your time trying to do so many things at once that nothing is effective. Consider what you want your harvest to be- where can you reap most rewards?
Is Google Adwords a focus for you? Do you need to be cleverer in how you market your website? Do you want to make more out of email or text message campaigns? Both these formats are potentially low cost and can give good returns- but only if you know how to make them work for you.
At abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we know how to move your business towards that profitable harvest. We understand Adwords and our technology incorporates both email and text message programmes that will make your lives much easier. Speak to us- see what we can offer.
Is Google Adwords a focus for you? Do you need to be cleverer in how you market your website? Do you want to make more out of email or text message campaigns? Both these formats are potentially low cost and can give good returns- but only if you know how to make them work for you.
At abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we know how to move your business towards that profitable harvest. We understand Adwords and our technology incorporates both email and text message programmes that will make your lives much easier. Speak to us- see what we can offer.
Turn Up The Heat: Summer
You’ve done your homework. You’ve identified your priorities and now it’s time to start maximising the results!
Those busier Summer months are when you really need to be ‘nourishing’ those crops. Customer spending increases and you need to put the ground work in to ensure a return. Your sales staff establish a rapport, provide the relevant product information and then stand back secure in the knowledge that the customer will accept your expertise.
If you have used those slower Winter months correctly- refining your website and your marketing- this is where you can start to feel the pressure- time becomes more of the essence. Those promising Summer months should not allow time for web administration- the priorities are elsewhere.
Again, at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we can help ease the potential burden of busier times. Our approach allows you to create your own de-branded brochure from your website. No time to update tickets? We have that covered too.
If you have used those slower Winter months correctly- refining your website and your marketing- this is where you can start to feel the pressure- time becomes more of the essence. Those promising Summer months should not allow time for web administration- the priorities are elsewhere.
Again, at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we can help ease the potential burden of busier times. Our approach allows you to create your own de-branded brochure from your website. No time to update tickets? We have that covered too.
Reap the Harvest: Autumn
If you were a farmer, now would be the time to make hay. In furniture retail, Autumn is whenever you would most expect to see the most lucrative returns. Always bear in mind that the more you put in, the more you stand to gain.
If you have given your website and on-line presence the time and effort it deserves; if you have considered updating your approaches to text and email marketing; if you have considered how e-commerce needs to work for you…then your financial Autumn is a time to really look forward to! Our team at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions are ready and enthusiastic to make your next financial Autumn the best one yet. Talk to us- see what we can offer.
If you have given your website and on-line presence the time and effort it deserves; if you have considered updating your approaches to text and email marketing; if you have considered how e-commerce needs to work for you…then your financial Autumn is a time to really look forward to! Our team at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions are ready and enthusiastic to make your next financial Autumn the best one yet. Talk to us- see what we can offer.
Date: 11-Oct-2017 Time: 10:42
Feeling the Winter Chill?
If you haven’t yet started to consider how the Financial Seasons can shape your outlook, now may well be the time to start…
We’ve all been there. Metaphorical Winter hits. Consumer spending plummets and the shop seems endlessly empty. You look over your shoulder constantly, waiting for the customers to return and the spending to increase. The temptation is to rein in the spending and cut back wherever possible, fuelled by anxiety- but is this really the way to go?
There have always been Winters and it can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that Winter is followed by Spring and Summer. Only by maximizing those Winter months can we move towards a lucrative Summer. No self- respecting farmer will complain that the combine harvester isn't working in June when he had all Winter to fix it! Likewise, as retailers, it is no good complaining a website is giving minimal returns during the Sales period when you didn't address those weaknesses when footfall was slow!
So, what are those financial seasons and how can you make them work for you?
We’ve all been there. Metaphorical Winter hits. Consumer spending plummets and the shop seems endlessly empty. You look over your shoulder constantly, waiting for the customers to return and the spending to increase. The temptation is to rein in the spending and cut back wherever possible, fuelled by anxiety- but is this really the way to go?
There have always been Winters and it can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that Winter is followed by Spring and Summer. Only by maximizing those Winter months can we move towards a lucrative Summer. No self- respecting farmer will complain that the combine harvester isn't working in June when he had all Winter to fix it! Likewise, as retailers, it is no good complaining a website is giving minimal returns during the Sales period when you didn't address those weaknesses when footfall was slow!
So, what are those financial seasons and how can you make them work for you?
Starting Point: Winter
Only you can determine exactly when is your ‘financial winter’. This is defined as the time when business slows and cash flow or footfall can be at their lowest ebb. It is easy, during this time, to enter into a state of hibernation, curl up and wait for the season to change of its own accord.
However, much more rewarding would be to look at and work on aspects of your business that will allow you to reap the benefits later. Your website, for example, is ideal focal point during this time. Use the slower ‘winter’ months’ to really refine your site and plug the gaps that you just have not got time to deal with when business picks up. Talk to us at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions- see how we can help you prepare for, and maximize, the up and coming lucrative months ahead.
However, much more rewarding would be to look at and work on aspects of your business that will allow you to reap the benefits later. Your website, for example, is ideal focal point during this time. Use the slower ‘winter’ months’ to really refine your site and plug the gaps that you just have not got time to deal with when business picks up. Talk to us at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions- see how we can help you prepare for, and maximize, the up and coming lucrative months ahead.
The Beginnings of Change: Spring
Spring is the time to plant and prepare your soil- ask any gardener! But be clever- consider which metaphorical ‘seeds’ to plant! Don’t waste your time trying to do so many things at once that nothing is effective. Consider what you want your harvest to be- where can you reap most rewards?
Is Google Adwords a focus for you? Do you need to be cleverer in how you market your website? Do you want to make more out of email or text message campaigns? Both these formats are potentially low cost and can give good returns- but only if you know how to make them work for you.
At abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we know how to move your business towards that profitable harvest. We understand Adwords and our technology incorporates both email and text message programmes that will make your lives much easier. Speak to us- see what we can offer.
Is Google Adwords a focus for you? Do you need to be cleverer in how you market your website? Do you want to make more out of email or text message campaigns? Both these formats are potentially low cost and can give good returns- but only if you know how to make them work for you.
At abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we know how to move your business towards that profitable harvest. We understand Adwords and our technology incorporates both email and text message programmes that will make your lives much easier. Speak to us- see what we can offer.
Turn Up The Heat: Summer
You’ve done your homework. You’ve identified your priorities and now it’s time to start maximising the results!
Those busier Summer months are when you really need to be ‘nourishing’ those crops. Customer spending increases and you need to put the ground work in to ensure a return. Your sales staff establish a rapport, provide the relevant product information and then stand back secure in the knowledge that the customer will accept your expertise.
If you have used those slower Winter months correctly- refining your website and your marketing- this is where you can start to feel the pressure- time becomes more of the essence. Those promising Summer months should not allow time for web administration- the priorities are elsewhere.
Again, at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we can help ease the potential burden of busier times. Our approach allows you to create your own de-branded brochure from your website. No time to update tickets? We have that covered too.
If you have used those slower Winter months correctly- refining your website and your marketing- this is where you can start to feel the pressure- time becomes more of the essence. Those promising Summer months should not allow time for web administration- the priorities are elsewhere.
Again, at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions, we can help ease the potential burden of busier times. Our approach allows you to create your own de-branded brochure from your website. No time to update tickets? We have that covered too.
Reap the Harvest: Autumn
If you were a farmer, now would be the time to make hay. In furniture retail, Autumn is whenever you would most expect to see the most lucrative returns. Always bear in mind that the more you put in, the more you stand to gain.
If you have given your website and on-line presence the time and effort it deserves; if you have considered updating your approaches to text and email marketing; if you have considered how e-commerce needs to work for you…then your financial Autumn is a time to really look forward to! Our team at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions are ready and enthusiastic to make your next financial Autumn the best one yet. Talk to us- see what we can offer.
If you have given your website and on-line presence the time and effort it deserves; if you have considered updating your approaches to text and email marketing; if you have considered how e-commerce needs to work for you…then your financial Autumn is a time to really look forward to! Our team at abacussolutionsc_abacussolutions are ready and enthusiastic to make your next financial Autumn the best one yet. Talk to us- see what we can offer.
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