BigMac
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Hi Guys,
We have had a storefront for about 8 years now doing both residential and business work. As our business clientele has increased, I feel it is now time to close the storefront down and go business only. I want to close the store and move into a small office to save money on rent. I am wondering what is the best way to go about doing this. Should I post a sign outside saying that on XX date we will be going business only or should I simply "disappear" from the public? Also, what about the phone number? The number is everywhere and of course mostly the general public is calling. My plan was to simply cancel the current number and let all the businesses know a new number to avoid daily calls and having to explain we are business only.
What are your thoughts? Would be interested in knowing how the guys here that have completed this transition.
Thanks!
Edit: Thought I would also mention this.. Some of you may suggest hiring additional staff to take care of residential clients. I would like to not go in this direction simply because I want to avoid the headache in dealing with the general public. I know many may disagree with this direction but please take in consideration that it's the way I would prefer things be for several reasons.
We have had a storefront for about 8 years now doing both residential and business work. As our business clientele has increased, I feel it is now time to close the storefront down and go business only. I want to close the store and move into a small office to save money on rent. I am wondering what is the best way to go about doing this. Should I post a sign outside saying that on XX date we will be going business only or should I simply "disappear" from the public? Also, what about the phone number? The number is everywhere and of course mostly the general public is calling. My plan was to simply cancel the current number and let all the businesses know a new number to avoid daily calls and having to explain we are business only.
What are your thoughts? Would be interested in knowing how the guys here that have completed this transition.
Thanks!
Edit: Thought I would also mention this.. Some of you may suggest hiring additional staff to take care of residential clients. I would like to not go in this direction simply because I want to avoid the headache in dealing with the general public. I know many may disagree with this direction but please take in consideration that it's the way I would prefer things be for several reasons.
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