Based on his book, How to become the Preferred Vendor, Tom Shay outlines ways a manufacturer or wholesaler can develop a stronger bond of loyalty from their retail accounts. www.profitsplus.org
2. We need to recognize we have
more than a vendor’s interest
in these dealers
Without them, we become rack
jobbers to the boxes and chain
stores
Profitable education of dealers
is essential to our existence
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3. While manufacturer’s displays
may be nice, we need to teach
how to display
Dealers should be incentivized
for their efforts to improve
themselves – by the
manufacturer and wholesaler
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4. 1. Show them how to promote
It costs $20 to attract a new
customer,
And only $4 to retain a
current customer.
Advertising is talking to the
public; promoting is talking
to your existing customer
How much is that customer
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10. 3. Help them create better
displays
Displays in the front of the
business should be changed
every 3 days to maintain a
fresh impression.
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20. EZ Cashflow (TM) Cash Basis
For Month Ending: 1/31 2/28 3/31
Cash Balance, Beginning of Month P/C 17,500 9,445 (14,627)
Net income (Loss) C (4,585) (9,400) 4,465
Add:
Cost of Goods Sold C 39,370 41,275 44,450
Less:
Inventory Purchases of Previous Month P 42,000 54,850 47,500
Freight In of Previous Month C 840 1,097 950
Principal Payments on Loans P - - -
Cash Balance, End of Month C 9,445 (14,627) (14,162)
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