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Thinking of Opening
Your Own Bead Store?
(Click here if you
already own a bead store!)
Where do you begin?
What's the best location for your store?
Who do you order from and what do you order?
How do you hire employees?
How do you deal with all the paper work?
What痴 it all going to cost?
It can get pretty overwhelming! So, if you are really serious about this, we need to start talking before you sign a lease! There's so much you need to know about choosing a store location, reading a lease and even choosing a name for your store. You値l need to know who the best suppliers are and how to price your inventory. You値l need to find out how to do payroll, pay business taxes and how to choose the best advertising medium.
In-Store Training:
I offer a two day training session in my store for only $1000. This gives you a chance to see first hand how things are done and get all your questions answered. You can get a good handle on what sells well and how to price things. The $1000 fee includes telephone and e-mail consulting as well as follow-up help whenever you need it.
At Gossamer Wings you値l learn how to:
- pick a location for your store
- choose a name for your store (more complicated than it sounds!)
- set up displays in your store
- decide whether or not to enter into a partnership
- order your beads and stuff, including who to order from and how much to spend
- do payroll
- do your bookkeeping
- keep track of things so you are ready for filing your taxes
- get free advertising
- shop a trade show
- accept credit cards in your store
- deal with your competition
- find the best suppliers with the best prices, selection and customer service
- set up a class schedule and design a class calendar
- develop a press kit
- decide how much financing you値l need
- create customer incentives to increase sales
and... - You値l be given a sample opening order for each supplier. All you値l have to do is phone in the orders!
- You値l also be given sample business documents including payroll, bookkeeping, reordering checklists, employee training manual, advertising ideas, press kit, etc.
- Business Plan help is available for an additional fee
Cheri Haug
Cell (608) 386-5998
Gossamer
Wings Bead Store (608) 788-8229
BeadLuv@aol.com
I have openings for the following dates:
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 30
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Cheri, Chloe and Jocelyn from California.
This photo was taken at River Side Park in La Crosse.
The Mississippi bridges can be seen in the background.
The older bridge is shaped like a valley.
The new bridge is behind it and is hill shaped.
Here's What Jocelyn had to
say:
Dear Cheri, Thanks for such a fun and informative weekend. I'm so
glad I came to you for your consulting services. You are so easy to
talk with and so generous with business advise. I'm also very
impressed with the tools you provided me to get my shop up and running
- awesome job! Jocelyn
Kathy from Kansas, Cheri and Chloe on top of
Grandad's Bluff.
Grandad's overlooks the city of La Crosse.
The Mississippi is in the background. The bluffs in the distance are
in Minnesota.
Mary Jane, Cheri (& Chloe)
and Stacey
The picture on the right was taken on top of the bluff in La Crescent,
Minnesota.
The Mississippi and the Wisconsin Bluffs can be seen in the
background.
Betty (w/ Chloe) and Cheri
Joan, Cheri, Chloe
Here's what Joan from Wisconsin had to say:
Dear Cheri
Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. I learned sooooooooo much from you in just two very short days. and I had so much fun with you. You're such a nice person and I just loved Chloe. She's such a cutie. The business plan you did for me was amazing. Even the bank officer was impressed. My store is scheduled to open around July 11, 2007 barring any complications. I'm getting very excited.
I hope that when I'm open you will be able to come and see my store. I will be sure to send lots of pictures. Thank you so much, Cheri. I now think of you as my friend for life.
Sincerely Joan
Loni, Cheri, Bev
Here's what Loni and Bev from Illinois had to say:
Hi Cheri,
Thanks so much for a great 2 days. We had a blast and learned sooooo much! We spent all day Monday painting the shop and it is really starting to look great. We are looking forward to the trade show next week. We will touch base with you before the day and make plans on where to meet. Hope you had a great weekend.
Loni and Bev
Deb, Cheri, Chloe
Here's what Deb from Oklahoma had to say:
You are very easy going, comfortable to be around, and I really learned a lot. I really had a great time, it was a lot of fun and very educational. Now I have to sit down and start going through everything, and order like crazy. I have a lot better understanding of things now.
Dana, Lori, Cheri
Here's what Dana and Lori in Oklahoma had to say:
Wonderful time!!!! THANKS is in no way enough for the knowledge we gained under your "professorship" during Beadstore 101!!!! We sooooo appreciate your willingness to share with us!!
I spent every minute after we left you "working" I知 beginning the ordering process.
Again, THANKS, Cheri!!!!
Cheri痴 Qualifications
I opened Gossamer Wings Beads in November, 2002. The store is thriving. I do all my own bookkeeping, payroll and taxes in addition to managing the store. I am a retired attorney, having practiced law for 10 years specializing in business and contract law. I still maintain my license as an inactive member of the California Bar. I can guide you on issues such as what to look for and avoid in signing a lease. I wrote the patent application for my EZ Bracelet invention and filed my own trademark for Gossamer Wings. Also, I built all my store displays and even built my websites. So, if you need advice and creative input about your store, I'm here to help you with just about anything.
Cheri Haug
Gossamer Wingsｮ Beads
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 386-5998
www.GossamerWingsBeads.com
BeadLuv@aol.com
Here are my web sites:
www.GossamerWingsDesigns.com
(Store info and bridal jewelry)
www.A2ZCharms.com
(Pewter charms)
(EZ Bracelet and other beading tools)
www.PentHouseStudio.com
(Features my artwork in charcoal, acrylic, pastel)