Bad Habits Can Break Sales

Retail clothing sales can be an unforgiving business. Even if you have good sales process you can still blow sales with bad habits. Here are some small ways you can put off customers that were ready to buy.


Number one is poor hygiene. First impressions are huge when it comes to sales. Your appearance plays a massive role in. You do not have to be Brad Pitt or Angelina, but simple hygiene goes a long way. Unshaven, grungy teeth, body odor, wrinkly stained clothes, and messy hair are just a few things customer will pick up on instantly. No one is going to spend much time with a stinky sales person. Taking the time to properly care for your hygiene is a way of showing respect for your customers and fellow employees.


Number two is laziness. When a customer walks into store you should appear busy. There are always plenty of things to do in a retail store, such as putting items back on clothes hangers, re-organizing racks, sorting products, and stacking unused hangers. If you are just sitting at the counter on your butt it sends the message that you do not care about your job they will assume you do not care about them.


Number three is being unprepared. Nothing is more aggravating for a customer than trying to get information from someone who does not have any, but is trying to pretend that they do. The more you know about your product or industry the more sales you will get. This is the key to building confidence and trust with a customer that is essential for a sale to take place. Additionally you need to know your way around your store. It may seem obvious to you, but for someone who has just come in your store is a maze of store displays and clothes hangers. If a customer has to follow you all over the entire building because you do not know where a specific item is or even if you carry a product you will


Number four is nervous habits. Constantly biting your lip or fidgeting with clothes hangers while a customer is talking to you can drive customers away. Sometimes we do not even notice we are doing these things ourselves and it can be hard to break these habits. One way is to have fellow employee keep an eye out while you are dealing with customers and help remind you with a subtle hand signal, clearing of the throat.


About the Author: Ron Maier is the President of Everything Hangers, a leading online provider of clothes hangers. For more information, please visit http://www.everythinghangers.com.

What to do With Those Old Clothes

Most people accumulate clothing at a much faster rate than they can wear it out. This leads to bloated closets filled with perfectly good outfits you just are not going to wear anymore. Closets stuffed too tightly are a pain. Clothes hangers become all entangled and getting ready in the morning becomes a hassle. It may be time to let go of some of those items you can do without. Even though you may love a particular piece of clothing perhaps it just does not fit anymore, since you have gained or lost weight. If you are struggling with what to do about all those clothes here are some ideas that may help you feel a little better about it.


Try to find a good second home for them. Pass them on to a friend or take them to work and give them away to your co-workers. You may find satisfaction seeing them appreciated by someone you know.


Find a charity to donate to, such as a church or homeless shelter. Hard times are not always a result of bad choices. Financial crisis may be discovering a child has cancer, or that a breadwinner can no longer provide due to serious injury or death. Your donation could help ease the crunch of these financial hardships.


Another option is to try and make some money in the process. Some thrift stores will purchase clothes if they are in good condition, especially brand name articles. Clothes should be free of stains, tears or holes, and nasty smells. Some stores will offer a flat rate for your clothes, while others may work on a consignment basis. This means you will have to wait till the items sell before you get paid and the store collects a percentage of the sale price. If you have the time take them to your local flee market. You can always find someone here who will sell your clothes or you can setup a table yourself.


Online sales are a great way to sell clothing as well. Snap a photo of the items and post them on the internet. Presentation is an important part of online selling. Sell clothes individually or as a whole lot on Ebay or craigslist. Be sure to provide a precise and honest description of the item or you may find buyers are upset with you and demand a refund.


Take the time to reorganize your closet at least once a year. Free up some clothes hangers for new arrivals and feel good about it at the same time.


About the Author: Ron Maier is the President of Everything Hangers, a leading online provider of clothes hangers. For more information, please visit http://www.everythinghangers.com.