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  • learn from 2020
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    It’s a New Time in Our Industry
    Framing
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    There were many terrible things about 2020 that none of us will ever forget. What can we learn about the custom framing industry from such traumatic year?
  • numbers that matter
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    Numbers That Matter: Planning for Financial Health in 2021
    Improving Profits
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    Ken Baur explains how the performance of your shop is dependent on a few basic numbers. Ken breaks down what those key numbers are on your Profit and Loss Statement, other important industry-specific numbers, and how to monitor them.
  • tru vue webinars
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    Exciting Announcement: New Informational Series!
    Framing, Improving Profits
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    Tru Vue will be sponsoring a series of KB Consulting videos in 2021, bringing insights into how you can improve your company sales and profits.
  • pricing acrylic
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    Strategies for Pricing Acrylic Glazing
    Framing, Improving Profits, Published Articles
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    Questions about how to price your acrylic in a competitive & profitable way? Ken & Tru Vue offer some guidance with this video.
  • rule of three
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    Rule Of Three Pricing Strategy
    Framing, Improving Profits, Published Articles
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    Many shops have questions about pricing glass. Learn how to price your Tru Vue glass using the Rule of Three pricing strategy.
  • exclusive market for the instant marketing program
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    Why Should You Use The Instant Marketing Program
    Framing, Marketing & Branding
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    The Instant Marketing Program provides ready-to-go content for your monthly marketing. For MailChimp users, it's even easier - import our newsletter template with just a few clicks. Spots go fast so claim your market now.
  • An Example Of Great Service
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    An Example of Great Service
    Management
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    You have the ability to adapt policies and procedures to go above and beyond for your customers. Wild Orchid Flower Shop in Urbandale, Iowa, did just that for us - learn from an exceptional service experience.
  • addressing consumer pain
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    Addressing Consumer Pain
    Management
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    Many stores are forgetting the consequence of making shopping too difficult. Shop owners must balance safety with customer experience in order to minimize the pain consumers feel while shopping.
  • life after shutdown
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    Life after the Shut-Down
    Framing, Improving Profits, Management, Marketing & Branding
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    The worst thing a shop can do right now is to hold back or make decisions that could have a negative impact on sales. Here are some areas that all shops should be concentrating on to ensure positive results.
  • not business as usual
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    Going Back to Work is Not Business as Usual
    Framing, Improving Profits
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    Going back to work means that we can once again serve customers, but will also bring many new challenges. By paying attention to operating costs like the ones regarding shipping and delivery, we can rebuild lost revenue.
  • after covid 19
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    A New Time with New Rules is Coming - Are You Ready?
    Framing, Management, Marketing & Branding
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    Prepare now for reopening businesses closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who are prepared will be in a position to benefit from customers eager to feel normal again.
  • coronavirus small business
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    How to Handle These Uncertain Times
    Framing, Management
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    The uncertainty about our businesses and personal health caused by coronavirus can cause people to make bad business decisions. Don’t worsen the problem by turning down or limiting business. Make those decisions AFTER results start to decline.
  • pricing mistakes
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    Pricing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
    Improving Profits, Management
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    Most customers are willing to pay a fair price for products and services. Businesses that plan ahead to be sure the complete service is part of the original price, provide a more positive customer experience.
  • steps to profitable pricing
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    Matching Your Passions With Profits: First Steps To A Profitable Pricing Strategy
    Framing, Improving Profits, Published Articles
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    Pricing is most profitable when it is based on the operating expenses of a specific business. Learn two critical steps in a profitable pricing strategy.
  • marketing in 2020
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    Marketing for Success In 2020 and Beyond
    Framing, Marketing & Branding
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    Many small business owners fail to make marketing a priority. Like any worthwhile activity, consistent and effective marketing only occurs with a plan. Here are some of the necessary ingredients of good marketing.
  • 2020 starts now
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    2020 Starts Now!
    Improving Profits
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    Creating a plan for success in 2020 needs to happen before the new year in order to make sure you maximize the potential of the upcoming year. Let me walk you through creating a budget.
  • instant marketing clients at Hampton House
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    How the Instant Marketing Program is Working After Two Years
    Framing, Marketing & Branding
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    The Instant Marketing Program is working very well to create consistent marketing in dozens of shops across the country. Read positive feedback from Mark Hampton of Hampton House Art & Framing, a member of the program since its beginning.
  • selling or serving
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    It’s not Selling - It’s Serving
    Framing, Management
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    Do you struggle with the concept of "selling" to clients? Learn how to focus on serving the needs of your customers instead of selling to them.

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