We have been gathering timely resources, building tools, and sharing creative ideas to help you find success and stay connected to your customers. Our team is inspired every day by your creativity!
GIFT CARDS
Customers can buy now and shop later
LOCAL DELIVERIES
A fun way for you to learn more about your loyal customers
SUBSCRIPTIONS
A great way to generate repeat business
GIFT BASKETS
Allow customers to connect with loved ones while social distancing
DIY KITS
Products that customers can purchase and make at home
FLASH SALE
Use social media to highlight a deal
12 E-Commerce Tips for Small Businesses
Enjoy these 12 E-Commerce tips for small businesses from our in-house expert, Ruth Grigson. Ruth is an Ivystone Rep in Illinois, who ran her own retail store and website for 12 years before joining the Ivystone team!
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Thank you Ruth for sharing your tips and this success story! 
POST DAILY
Being consistent will help you stay top of mind with your customers
HASHTAGS
Are an effective way to get more eyes and engagement on your posts
STORIES
Are an additional way to share more content with engaged customers
INFLUENCERS
Ask a customer with a decent following to tag you and your store in a post
SHOUTOUTS
Ask customers who purchased to give you a shout out online and tag you
GO LIVE
We have creative ideas below to help you plan a Live session
GOING LIVE
- - Host a cooking or cocktail demonstration, share the recipe, and highlight featured products available at your store.
- - Assemble a Mother’s Day gift basket. Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 10th). Showcase the perfect Mother’s Day gifts at various price points.
- - Host a coffee or tea break. Take a moment to connect with customers and give any updates about shipping or new products. If you carry coffee, tea, and/or mugs make sure to highlight those products during your coffee/tea break.
- - Have a virtual plant party. Do you offer pots or indoor gardening products? Indoor gardening is becoming more popular as people are looking for new ways to connect with their surroundings.
- - Be creative! Some other ideas we love include date night at home ideas, home styling tips, and self-care tips such as a wellness routine or yoga.
Karen Green, an Ivystone Rep in New York, connected with several local media stations to ask about featuring small businesses in their upcoming programing.
A local news station has since put up a form on their website called “Who’s Open” where people can submit information about a business in their community that is staying open and making a difference.
Reach out to your local media stations and let them know the creative ways you are continuing to engage with your community. This is a great way to help expand your reach!
- - Reach out to local TV Stations
- - Reach out to local Radio Stations
- - Reach out to your local Newspaper
In addition to working with your Ivystone Sales Rep please use our website as an additional resource!
If you have not already registered, visit Ivystone.com to create a wholesale account. Please allow up to 24 hours for the approval process and additional time on weekends.
If you are looking for images for your website, you are able to save images of our 40+ brands directly from our website to upload on to yours!
We also offer a PDF Portfolio feature, allowing you to create wish lists and look at product assortments from various brands at the same time.
Register on Ivystone.com
Please have your tax ID ready
Thank you for your business! Please let us know if we can help you with anything
and send questions or comments to info@ivystone.com. We are here for you.
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