Small Businesses: Holiday Prep

Here's a quick checklist for small businesses in advance of any holiday: 

• Decorate your business for the holiday
• Clearly advertise your holiday operating hours at your store and on your website
• Stock up on products and supplies
• Create holiday sales pricing for products that are not moving well
• Staff up if open on the holidays as more people are off and may come your way
• Take time to prep for higher traffic volumes - straighten shelves, move inventory to the floor, and find other ways to prepare for busier times ahead
• Make displays of products that may be used during the holidays - e.g. cooking utensils, decorations, fun things, and consider craft and hobby items as people have more time to indulge

Thinking in advance can help you take advantage of the holidays, increase your sales volume, and have a more enjoyable experience as you help your customers.