A
combination of changing customer preferences, competition, and financial
realities is encouraging many Traders to take the plunge and change their
trading arrangements.
Changed
trading arrangements may involve giving up days, down-sizing, or moving stalls. It makes sense to cut out the unprofitable aspects of your business and experiment with new arrangements. For some Traders this is a cause of anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that
way.
Reacting
to changed trading conditions is a smart move and can have significant
financial and emotional benefits. In times of great change flexibility is
important, and most changes can be reversed when things improve. Some PE
Traders have expressed concern about giving up stalls but giving up a stall
doesn’t change your trader status. Stalls or trading days can be added down the
track.
If
you find there are days that are just not worth trading at present, talk to
your Precinct Manager and find out your options. You may be surprised at how
easy the process is. Ultimately we all want happy profitable traders who are
best prepared for difficult trading conditions. Trading at QVM has inherent
flexibility and it makes good sense to use that flexibility to enhance our
profitability particularly in tough times.