so i was thinking....
maybe someone can give me some insight into this one b/c it's something that i simply do not understand. shop folks, feel free to chime in.
if i was a bike shop owner, my hours wouldn't be anything close to those of the the bike shops in my neck of the woods. the reason: with the execption of a few VERY hardcore cyclists, i would guess 99% of the business that is done in a bike shop happens after that same percentage of people get home from work. SO, my bike shop hours would be the following to cater to everyone:
Mon - Thurs: noon - 8:00
Tues: closed
Fri: 11 - 7
Sat/Sun: 9 - 4
it simply blows my mind that shops open early on weekdays then close at 6:00ish...when most of the riding population is coming home from work and could actually go there to spend money, etc. i would also adjust my hours during the winter since business volume is lower. during that time, in order to get more folks in the door, i think i would host lots of MTB rides and offer free coffee/snacks/fuel at the shop afterwards...probably discounts on winter clothing too based on some ride incentive program...to keep people coming out. maybe free "basic tunes" as well. i would probably get some kind of sponsors too...like a local bar or something.
i dunno, maybe there is some dynamic that i'm missing. in my very limited experience, it seems that the shops all but close down during the cold months. if it were my business i'd do all i could to keep it going year round.
i also have no clue why most car dealerships are closed on sundays but that's another story.
norm, i'm sure you have all the answers so please educate me.
maybe someone can give me some insight into this one b/c it's something that i simply do not understand. shop folks, feel free to chime in.
if i was a bike shop owner, my hours wouldn't be anything close to those of the the bike shops in my neck of the woods. the reason: with the execption of a few VERY hardcore cyclists, i would guess 99% of the business that is done in a bike shop happens after that same percentage of people get home from work. SO, my bike shop hours would be the following to cater to everyone:
Mon - Thurs: noon - 8:00
Tues: closed
Fri: 11 - 7
Sat/Sun: 9 - 4
it simply blows my mind that shops open early on weekdays then close at 6:00ish...when most of the riding population is coming home from work and could actually go there to spend money, etc. i would also adjust my hours during the winter since business volume is lower. during that time, in order to get more folks in the door, i think i would host lots of MTB rides and offer free coffee/snacks/fuel at the shop afterwards...probably discounts on winter clothing too based on some ride incentive program...to keep people coming out. maybe free "basic tunes" as well. i would probably get some kind of sponsors too...like a local bar or something.
i dunno, maybe there is some dynamic that i'm missing. in my very limited experience, it seems that the shops all but close down during the cold months. if it were my business i'd do all i could to keep it going year round.
i also have no clue why most car dealerships are closed on sundays but that's another story.
norm, i'm sure you have all the answers so please educate me.