IPA
Consulting for the Retail Industry

IPA provides specialized consulting services for the retail industry throughout North America. We have guided many clients in the retail industry sector through effective application of cash management systems, advertising techniques, cost control, organization, communication, financial planning and performance.

More than 170,000 businesses in the United States and Canada have looked to IPA to help them accelerate growth, control spending, maintain positive cash flow and become profitable. IPA can help build and grow your retail business. The following common business tools are employed by successful retail operations:

IPA SUGGESTED PROFIT PRODUCING AREAS:

SALES/MARKETING:

• Extensive knowledge of product and product lines
• Focused advertising designed for appeal to clients of highest potential
• Advertising effectiveness feedback
• Sales policies and procedures
• Targeted selling and special sales events
• Daily management of selling activity

PURCHASING - FINANCIAL PLANNING/MANAGEMENT:

• Cash flow planning and management
• Inventory justification system
• Establishing break even levels
• Margin mix management
• Developing pricing policies
• Developing purchasing policies and procedures
• Cash and credit card deposit systems and procedures
• Profit and product scheduling

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT:

• Management authority and responsibility clearly defined
• Organizational relationships that facilitate efficient operation
• Multi location management
• Profit based decision making
• Profit based employee compensation program