i’ve always had a curiosity for the art of Feng Shui. i remember when i was desperate to meet the love of my life – i used techniques to tap into my heart powers. i just read an interesting article in California Apparel News about Feng Shui in showrooms. Kartar Diamond worked her magic for several of the New Mart, Cooper Building and California Mart showrooms who reported sharp increases in sales.
that piqued my interest. it makes perfect sense to apply the rules of Feng Shui to a retail establishment as well. if you do your own research, i’m sure the cost would be minimal and the reward could be great.Â
Resident feng shui expert on About.com, Rodika Tchi, encourages retailers to place their cash register in a location which is situated diagonally from the main door with good backing and a clear view of the door.  She warns against placing the cash wrap too close to the door – nor in direct line with it. all the better if your cash register is in your “money/abundance” area (SE corner). but really, it’s all about creating vibrant energy – that makes people excited to be in your store - which encourages them to buy (and return). check out these great tips to apply feng shui in your boutique.
i also found this cool article from Deborah Burnett regarding feng shui and retail success. it’s funny to read this because though i never did this research with ooma – a lot of the things she speaks of were on my mind instinctively. for example – if i made a bad buy at market – and i began feeling distaste for the item – it seemed like it just had some bad joo joo. that’s when i’d ship it off to My Roommates Closet, the sale rack, or anywhere other than my main sales floor. i’d feel better getting rid of the “bad energy” and life would resume as normal.
here’s another interesting tip: place a round mirror (facing up) under your register (or computer, as the case may be!) which purports to “double the money“. sounds like that one is worth a try!
has anyone realized any noticable changes after applying Feng Shui? we’d love to hear about it.
