Little details can make or break your business.  For instance, what type of payment methods will you be willing to receive?  Can you take cash, check or credit card?  Merchant studies have shown that cash only businesses miss out on 65% of their client base simply because their payment option for their customers is so limited.  You are probably saying to yourself that taking a check can be risky and credit cards require special equipment and lengthy contracts, but with a little research it really isn’t all that difficult.

If you do your homework, develop a plan and stick with it, developing a steady flow of customers is one of the easiest and most enjoyable aspects of running a business. Nothing is more satisfying than a happy customer and nothing is better for your business growth than a happy customer who gives you repeat business.

Gaining repeat business requires simple follow-up through telephone calls, referral discounts and customer reminder cards.

After you have exceeded your customers expectations, and created an amazing scrapbook to hold and feature their most precious memories, offering them a special discount on their next one should be a slam-dunk sale.