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"I'd love to
go to NARTS Conference but..."

It’s a big commitment, I know. Time, effort, money. . . but I really believe it’s important for your professionalism to attend. Here’s my personal, just-between-resalers take on how to cope with reasons you might be hesitant to go. Please see my disclaimer at the end of this page.
Kate's great ideas for making and/or saving enough money in your shop to afford Conference.

WindowWalk, a FREE  2008 Conference PRE-event donated by and  led by Kate. Click the pic!

What concerns you? Click on it to see what Kate has to say...

I can't go because I work in my shop alone.
I just don't have the money.
I'm kind of shy. I won't know anyone.
We're in a small town and our problems are unique.
I've had my shop for years. Believe me, there's nothing new to learn.
My shop is doing very well. So well, in all honesty, that I haven't got the time to spend away from it.
I haven't been in business very long so I won't know what anyone is talking about.
I probably have every book you’ve ever written, Kate. I can learn all I need to know from them.
Hey, Kate, I agree with everything you say...but I really CANNOT go.

"I know I'd get a lot out of Conference but I work in my shop alone."

Even if you don't have a relative or friend who can keep your shop open while you're at Conference, think about closing for that weekend. In fact, e-mail me, and I'll tell you just what to post on your shop door for those four days.

"I know Conference would be good for my business, but I just don't have the money to go."

You can't afford not to attend! Remember, education is a legitimate business deduction. It might even be worth taking out a small loan so you can go, with all the money-making ideas you'll bring home to use.

"I'm shy! I won't know anyone."

There's not an easier group to become a part of than resalers. Within 15 minutes of arriving, you'll be at ease and having fun. Imagine: hundreds of other people who know exactly what you mean: some with more experience, some with less, but all with scads of enthusiasm for sharing. You'll be too busy and happy to remember to be shy! You’ll be able to put a face to a name you’ve seen here on TGtbT’s Sharing Discussion Board. You'll meet new "phone buddies" you'll cherish throughout the year.

"We're from a small village. All those owners are from towns and even cities. Their businesses are too different from ours. Our problems are unique."

There is such a range of shop types and sizes among attendees that you're sure to meet owners with similar concerns. You might be surprised to find out many of your problems are shared by others. And you'll find someone's unique solutions can work for you! Workshop presenters offer a variety of ideas.

Coming from a small village, you might feel a bit lonely in your shop's concerns. Conference will show you all the things you are doing right as well as all the ways you can improve your business.

"I've had my shop for years. Believe me, I've tried it all. There's nothing new to learn."

Could your business benefit from a fresh outlook and a remodeling of your shop, your procedures, or your enthusiasm? Conference will put the twinkle back in your eye, the bounce back in your step, and the zest back into your customers! Find out about new aspects of the retail world that your customers live in. Discover news that can make you money while delighting your clientele. Bring back unique promotions that only you can offer, ways to improve the appeal of your shop in this discount-retail decade, and resources that will impress and lead to more profit and less drudgery.

"My shop is doing very well. So well, in all honesty, that I haven't got the time to spend away from it."

Sounds like you might be interested in utilizing better time management. Interested in efficiency? Are you as effective as you can be? How about your training and delegation skills? Perhaps you'll learn how to make some time for yourself and your family while continuing your brisk growth. The best business is one you can leave for some time to educate and refresh yourself. Time spent learning how to do it all and do it well is worth much more than the few days you'll spend away from your store.

"I haven't been in business very long. I won't know what anyone is talking about."

The one-on-one opportunities at Conference are perfect for you! Not only will you be able to ask questions at all workshops, but you are personally invited to join Kate at any time. Heck, just walk up to any attendee: Resalers are notoriously friendly and helpful to one another. No question is too basic when you ask an enthusiastic fellow Conference attendee. We're sure you will learn more than you ever dreamed about! As a novice resale owner, the wealth of knowledge at Conference will help steer you away from mistakes that might otherwise limit the growth of your fledgling business. And think how much that will mean over the years!

"I probably have every book you’ve ever written, Kate. I can learn all I need to know from them."

I’m proud of the Products for the Professional Resaler I’ve written and how helpful they are to other resalers. But the face-to-face interaction of resalers gathered together will increase your enthusiasm and resale talent. We’ll deal with resale-specific situations and help you work around any special limitations in your business. You can't ask a book a question or explain that you need clarification on a point. . . but you can if you’re together with your business peers! Besides... I have some NEW Products that will debut at Conference.

"I'd love to, but I REALLY need to be elsewhere that weekend."

Hey, it happens. Daughters insist upon getting married, babies demand to be born, that kinda stuff. Well, Kate's got the answer to this, too. Create your OWN Conference.

Please Note: Kate Holmes and Too Good to be Threw have no financial stake whatsoever in the NARTS Conference or any of their functions. I just really think it would be good for your business if you come, and I’d like to meet you, and I can personally attest to the great ideas, enthusiasms, and lasting friendships I have made at the many past Conferences in which I volunteered, spoke, and participated. One more reason to come to Conference: I'll be there with my Products for the Professional Resaler that you can touch, smell, and buy. 'Course, if you want to study them beforehand, so you can ask me to critique your version of a suggestion I've made in them, feel free to order on-line.

I am heartbroken, but I just can't go this year. Tell me how to make "My own Conference"!

Give me some ideas on how to make enough $$ to go, Kate. You're such a sweetie.