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  1. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    The Internet is a huge part of this industry, so be sure to get a website up in advance along with a page on every social network you can find. Also be sure to get involved in and get the word out on any local clubs you can find. We all love what's new, so you will generate traffic simply from people wanting to check out the new shop. Be sure to capitalize on this right away. Interactions within the first few months of business may set the tone for a longer period. Good luck!
     
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  2. elwolfe

    elwolfe Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Good luck! Are you going to do any kind of mail order? You're a bit outside my range... What are you going to call the place?
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    well being in GA I technically could run that way but man that would be one heck of a road trip, but hey I need to ride my bike more ;D
     
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  4. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Mike: Thanks for the words of wisdom&encouragement. I am working on all that. probably in the next couple of weeks here once the infrastructure is mostly done ill get on the web design and graphics. yall seem to be doing very well down there at elite reef...any more words of advice?BTW, if youd be willing to share a couple sources PM me. thanks

    Elwolfe: Mail order and internet sales to come in the future. I am really trying/striving to please the local reefers and get a good quality customer base here in the shop. really make an impact on the other low quality LFS.

    RCmch20: by bike you do mean motorcycle right?? im an avid cyclist and thought "damn, thats quite the ride!!!" lol
     
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  5. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    yes motercycle LOL a "bike ride" of that magnitude would be lance armstrong grade material :p
     
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  6. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    LOL...itd be one hell of a shopping trip!!
     
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  7. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    That'd be one long bicycle trip :lol:
     
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  8. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I absolutely disagree the internet is a huge part of the industry. I just have to look at how many of my customers only have a fax machine to tell you that is not true :D I think this is a case of the bug in the rug and only seeing the thread, not the rug.
     
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  9. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    I could care less about ordering fish over the net would much rather have a good LFS for my stuff.

    however there are alot of people who are slowly phasing out the need for human interaction so it is definatly part of the bigger picture
     
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  10. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    Your my hero. Born and raised up there. I'll stop in next time i'm visiting home.
     
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