Well, after exploring the idea of operating a kiosk in a mall, I hope some of you will decide to give it a try. There are some wonderful advantages to being in the mall. The cost of operating a kiosk in a mall for a month is close to the same as it would be [...]

I have one more point I would like to make with regard to hiring helpers to work at the mall or any other location for that matter. You are responsible for your employees’ performance. You need to set the standards for responsible work ethics, dress code and acceptable behavior. You can try to train employees [...]

*– Special Note from Benn –* I accidentally posted this post out of order for Bonnie, I’m very sorry. This was from two weeks ago, and so I’m posting it today, as I hope it’s better late than never. Very sorry, Benn *– Awesome Bonnie Post –* I promised this week to address the issue [...]

I think we can wrap up our series on malls today. I can almost hear all the groans of disappointment. Yes, I love the mall too. One aspect of operating a tat business in a mall as opposed to doing fairs and festivals is that you have the mall to answer to. If your kiosk [...]

Here we are again, back at the mall. We have come a long way; we have negotiated a great deal from the mall for our kiosk, on a month to month basis. We are all set up and have now hired and trained a few employees. We have had all of our employees sign our [...]

I have one final thought on negotiating that I would like to share with you before we move on. I was watching the reality show True Beauty a couple of weeks ago. I know it’s sad but what can I say, I got hooked. In the segment the contestants were divided into groups of three [...]