Have a Plan of Attack: Effective Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and to most people, that means planning stressful trips to the store. For UnFranchise^® entrepreneurs like you, it also means a wealth of opportunities – but you can’t forget your shopping needs, too. It’s important to get your shopping out of the way so you can help your customers find their ideal gifts. Set aside some time today to get prepared to shop!

Step 1: Know who you need to shop for.
This is essential. Have a list of the people you need to get gifts for, and the people you’d like to give gifts to. With a final headcount, you can know for sure that you won’t leave anyone out and be scrabbling for last-minute gifts. It also helps to have an idea of what they want. Check to see if they’ve made and shared a Santa’s List (or a MyList!) after you’re done deciding who to shop for.

Step 2: Know what deals are out there.
SHOP.COM’s Hot Deals page is a great way to get in-the-know on the latest deals. However, sometimes it’s good to know what deals are running directly from your favorite stores. Check out the circulars that are featured in your paper, and sign up for the mailing lists from your favorite Partner Stores so you get some advanced warning on holiday deals you may need!

Step 3: Make sure you’re equipped.
It’s great to get emails for deals you’ll want and need, but be sure you’re equipped with ShopBuddy so you never miss out on the chance to earn Cashback! ShopBuddy helps remind you to log in to your SHOP.COM account when you’re shopping on a Partner Store’s site. It’s a great reminder that makes sure you’re making the most of every purchase. Right now, you can enter to win a $100 SHOP.COM Gift Card just for downloading ShopBuddy, too!

Step 4: Plan a budget.
It’s true for customers and it’s true for Shop Consultants – you should never spend more than you can afford! Don’t forget to factor in any Cashback you’ve been saving up! It might help you pick up a little present for yourself to reward all your hard work shopping. Take a moment to figure out how much you can afford to spend on gifts, decorations and other holiday essentials before you start buying.

By migrating your holiday shopping choices to SHOP.COM, you’re doing more than investing in your Shopping Annuity. You’re saving yourself time, earning Cashback, and taking advantage of some of the hottest deals online. It’s true for your customers, too. By showing them how to shop on SHOP.COM, you’re not asking them to spend more money – you’re telling them how to save! Keep that in mind when you’re helping customers this holiday season.

Now that you’ve set your plan in place, you’re prepared to make the most of holiday shopping. Get shopping, so you can share your tips and tricks with your customers!

What product are you most excited to get a great deal on?