New Cash Deposit Safes Are Perfect for Small Business!

Specialty Store Services has added a line of deposit safes that are the perfect combination of security and convenience. Our customers have been asking for these deposit safes and Specialty Store Services delivers. Our top of the line Cash Deposit Safe is 17-3/4"W x 17-3/4"D x 33"H with a whopping 3.88 cubic feet of interior space. And with a separate locking drawer it is great for multiple cash drawers and personnel shifts. It features a 6-1/2"W x 1-3/4"H deposit slot with an anti-fishing baffle that keeps cash secure. This Cash deposit safe is also sold without the locking cash drawer but with all the same features as above in a smaller footprint and 2.48 cubic feet of interior space.

Another great safe now in stock is the Dual Compartment Safe with Electronic Lock. This safe features 3.88 cubic feet of interior space in two separate locking compartments. It is like getting 2 safes in one. Bottom safe features locking drawer and top safe features an adjustable shelf.

Specialty Store Services has been the leader in Cash Handling products for the independent retailer and small business for years. Click here to see more of our selection of Safes, Currency and Bill Counters, Coin Sorters, Counterfeit Money Detectors and More.

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Changable Message Signs are An Inexpensive Ways to Advertise

I have been getting calls from all sorts of people asking if Specialty Store Services would like to advertise in their publications and ultimately the decision comes down to money. The only kind of advertising we like to do is low cost advertising. With any print advertising you would do you are guaranteed not to have a good response with one ad run. The trick is exposure. That is why I am recommending Changeable Message Signs and Write On/Wipe Off Signs. Changeable Letter Messages Signs can be reused and they can keep on promoting your message day after day. With Write On/Wipe Off Signs your message can change everyday if you want. Outdoor Sidewalk Swinger Signs are perfect in getting your ads message across to passersby. And if your customers are speeding by in their cars then Roadside Signs are what you are looking for. These classic changeable letter signs are available in electric and non-electric version. Why stop there, why not turn your front windows into giant ads with our Reusable Static Cling Vinyl Window Lettering Kit. The Day-Glow letters are sure to grab anyones attention.

In these hard economic times it is more important now than ever before to spend your advertising dollers wisely. Let Specialty Store Services help find the right Retail Store Sign for you!


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Warehouse Sale Deals and More at SpecialtyStoreServices.com

There are only 14 days left of 2008 but still plenty of time to take advantage of some great deals on store supplies and displays. One of the best deals we have is for the Holiday T-Shirt Bags with Printed Message. A box of 1000 of these bags was $24.99 and now are only $11.99. I would recommend picking up a couple of cartons and saving them for next year. Check out the section for yourself and discover some great buys. Click here and visit the website.

Holiday Sales Promotion and Supplies Ideas

Yes the Holidays are upon us, and it looks like the sales numbers are not that bad, in fact it appears that consumer spending is increasing according to some sources. Not time to lose since there are less than 15 shopping days left. Don't send your customers home with a plain old 'Thank You" bag, send them home with holiday cheer with the "Happy Holidays" printed T-Shirt Bag. Add some cheer to your storefront or windows with some Illuminated Holiday Window Decorations. I especially like the Lighted Snow Flakes. For those last minute shoppers who can't make up their minds, preprinted and custom gift certificates are the perfect gift.

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Check out The Sale section a www.SpeciatyStoreServices.com for some great last minute store supply bargins.

Holding In-Store Events to Drive Traffic to Your Store

I was talking to a customer, she owns a woman's clothing store, the other day and I was asking her how she was holding up during the last half of this year, especially with all the bad news about retail stores and the decline in sales. She said she is actually having a great year. I asked her why? I figure that she must be massivly discounting prices on her merchandise. "No", she said, "What I have been doing is holding events, such as fashion shows or wine tasting nights in my store to get people in the door."

I have been thinking about the in-store special event and what a great idea it is. I even mention this customer's success with my business partner and he said that he goes to special wine tastings a his local wine shop and almost always buys what he had tasted during that event. I think there are two things going on here: people like a free event, people are looking for something to do that does not require any extra money and people like to feel special and unique, they want to be "invited" to a special, exclusive event.

Try it, hold a special event at your store. Invite a local celebrity and see happens. Team up with a local liquor store and host a wine a cheese night and display your new merchandise. Who knows who will show up?

Visit http://www.specialtystoreservices.com/ and see how we can help you promote your special event. If you have an event we would love to hear how it went. Send pictures if you have them.

Giant Store Display and Supply Warehouse Sale

We are having our first warehouse sale here in Chicago. We are actually in Des Plaines which is located near O'Hare Airport. We need to make room in our warehouse for the 2009 products. We have all kinds of items at low prices and especially with the news the last couple of days, we all need to figure out how to save money.

But we, like retailers everywhere still need to generate sales and that always means spending money. Whether it is the new Specialty Store Services 2008 Winter catalog or a new impulse display or holiday sale signs for your front window, we need to spend money to nurture and create relationships with our customers.

The Warehouse sale is on the 10th and 11th of October from 10-4 both days.

UPDATE: 11/17/2008
The Warehouse Sale was a big success. Thank you to everyone who came. It was such a success we are planning another one in the coming year.

New 2008 Specialty Store Services Winter Catalog

Watch you mailbox for Specialty Store Services 2008 Holiday Catalog. This catalog is packed with everything you need for a successful holiday season. They have got the Gift Wrap, jewelry gift boxes, and so much more. Need an impulse display to show off your last minute gift ideas? Check out the Blowout Section on the Specialty Store Services website and get your self a real bargain on a 3 Tier Impulse Bin. 2" Toy Capsules are now in stock. Stock up now for those extra profits. This years Specialty Store Services Retail catalog is bigger and better than ever. Don't have a catalog? Call us at 1-800-999-0771 or click here to request a free catalog.