Phoenix traders - what is your most successful selling technique?

Karaloumum

I'm new to Phoenix, signed up on Tuesday and my kit arrived today will be reading this thread in depth!

jasperconran

I am going to subscribe to this thread as i am seriously considering joining Phoenix cards. going to read through this thread thoroughly!

novagirl

jasperconran wrote: »

I am going to subscribe to this thread as i am seriously considering joining Phoenix cards. going to read through this thread thoroughly!

Definitely have a look on the facebook page too as there are a lot more traders on there offering tips and hints

novagirl

pootleflump wrote: »

Could those of you who leave baskets at schools & businesses please tell me how you take payment? I assume you use an honesty box for these? If so, what do you actually use as your box?? I was going to take a box of cards to school next week and cannot for the life of me think what to use as an honesty box.

I just use a little "pretty" box or even just a good 'ole pink envelope. Anything, it doesn't really matter in my opinion. Just make sure it's marked up so your customers know where to put the money.

jasperconran

novagirl wrote: »

Definitely have a look on the facebook page too as there are a lot more traders on there offering tips and hints

thanks, have you got a link? cant seem to find it on facebook anywhere lol

novagirl

www.facebook.com/PhoenixTradingUK

wongawonga

I wouldnt have thought a Greetings Card business was worth investing in these days, given the amount of biz they must be losing to e-cards eg moon pig or smart phones.

jasperconran

wongawonga wrote: »

I wouldnt have thought a Greetings Card business was worth investing in these days, given the amount of biz they must be losing to e-cards eg moon pig or smart phones.

I kind of understand where you are coming from. But I truely believe that alot of people still prefer the personal touch and like to see what they are buying, rather than a picture on a screen. I know I still prefer to actually hand someone a card. Plus Phoenix dont do just cards, they do gift wrap, tags and much more.

Also the companies you mention, would have alot of overheads I should imagine, whereas the traders dont. But, each to their own I guess.

Jenjen

I don't normally comment in this thread but felt compelled to today. I've been a Phoenix Trader for 5 years now and I have to say that business has actually grown with the recession, people can't afford to spend so much on a present so they make more effort to seek out the perfect card. Yes there are some people who send online cards etc, but there are plenty of people out there who would never dream of doing such a thing and they love the personal service that makes their life easier that we can offer as a Phoenix Trader.

I love Phoenix Cards and so do my customers. I have also loved every minute of being a Phoenix Trader so far and intend to carry on growing my business for many years to come.

novagirl

I completely agree with you Jenjen!