Check Stock for delays
This is not just the time of the year for Sales (Shopping) but it is also the time of the year when sellers may experience delays with their orders due to the weather conditions. The current situation with many Islands in the Pacific (my heart goes out to all) is a horrible example of how you can also be affected. Keep in constant contact with your suppliers regarding any re-orders.
I learned this the hard way. Several years back there was a terrible storm off the China Coast and many boats were sitting on the dock. None where allowed to leave until the weather conditions permitted. Keep in mind that one day delay can mean a two week delay to you. Check your inventory and stock accordingly.
Educate your buyers, take the time to send out newsletters of potential delays for ground and air shipments due to weather. Having a blog would be a fantastic way to get the message out.
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Great idea Laura,I know from experience when my sister and I had a Brick n Mortar Emporium, we would have many orders that were coming in from all over the world. I do remember one time when there was a storm/hurricane off the coast of wherever and it delayed everything for us on our end!!! My heart also goes out to all of those who have been hit by this typhoon over in the Philippines last weekend, my webmaster and a fellow blogger Lloyd Lopez.com is over there and my prayers go out that everything is ok right now. Good info here. jj
lol, not too sure about that