New Online Help for Small Town Retailers

Inspire Retail Solutions uses current technology to provide new consulting services to independent retailers. Retailers with limited local access to retail advice get fast, affordable assistance over the internet.

VANCOUVER, BC (PRWEB) February 3, 2004 --Retail stores in small communities can now get professional advice and support online. Retailers who need to make their store more inviting and appealing to their customers can now find help over the internet.

Through their website at www.inspire.bc.ca, Inspire Retail Solutions delivers advice on improving store fronts, signage, merchandising and displays.

"Retail is increasingly competitive, and consumers are bombarded daily with media messages," says Inspire's owner, Melanie McIntosh. "Retailers need to make their business stand out to be noticed. A consumer takes about three seconds to make the decision to enter your store or walk on by. The retailer needs to be sure that their store front sends the right message in that short time."

"The online service was designed for the retailer who doesn't have local access to the information or support needed to make their business more successful. Geography, limited funds or a lack of other resources may prevent store owners and managers from obtaining professional advice," McIntosh continues, "Using technology, I can work with a retailer in Alaska, or Colorado and provide a service to them that is affordable and fast."

According to McIntosh, "Retailers receive telephone and email consultation, written advice and design sketches to help them create a professional and dynamic business image. Images can be viewed on the web so both the client and I can see them at the same time. Changes can be made as we talk on the phone and uploaded in minutes."

"This style of working long-distance has been used often in other areas of design, but services targeting the needs of smaller retailers are hard to find."

Retailers visiting the Inspire Retail Solutions website also have the chance to win a complete business image and merchandising package, including new logo, letterhead, business card, signage and display designs.

To enter, retailers need to describe their business and why their store needs a 'makeover'. Contest details online at www.inspire.bc.ca Contest closes February 28, 2004.

Inspire Retail Solutions is dedicated to developing ways to deliver long-distance support to retailers through the internet and other methods of communication.

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