6 Key Questions and
How The Gordon Company can assist YOU:

Do you have an unproductive store?
It is stressful to make the decision to close one or more unproductive stores. In some cases it is difficult to determine if the store can or will improve and in others it is just hard to part with something that has taken years to build. The retail world is constantly changing and you must evolve - often causing some very difficult decisions. We can help you with these difficult decisions by analyzing your specific situation and offering some custom strategies for you to consider.

Are you planning to move, retire, sell or close your store?
We have a solution to maximize your recovery utilizing our 100+ years of Gordon experience and expertise. Let us provide you with a custom strategy.

	MOVING: If you are moving to another location, next door or across town, it is an excellent time to capitalize on the opportunity to reduce inventory and to make room for new exciting product. Our tailored events, created for the specific style and character of your store, will increase your customer's awareness and interest in your new location. Also, our customized events have a proven track record of increasing your client base, making the opening of your new store even more successful.
	RETIRING: If you are thinking of retiring, it is a wise idea to begin planning as far ahead of time as possible. Several years in advance is not too soon. We can help you with an exit strategy that will maximize the recovery of your inventory and fixed assets. You have spent years building your business and you owe it to yourself to make sure your retirement provides adequately for your future.
	SELLING YOUR STORE: Selling your store as an ongoing business is usually your best option but it is not an easy task. More often than not, the prospective buyer cannot raise the capital required for the purchase. One tempting option is to finance the purchaser but that can result in financial disaster. Your collateral is often the very inventory which the buyer will be actively selling. Once it is sold, the collateral is nonexistent and you are at the mercy of the buyer's business profitability, which will determine his/her ability to continue payments on your loan. We can provide options that might help make a sale to a prospective buyer without leaving you with the liability of a loan. It is to your advantage to discuss these options when you first begin to think of selling your business, and we will be happy to assist with the thought process without obligation. At the very least, we can provide ideas for your consideration.
	CLOSING YOUR STORE: It is very difficult to decide to close your store but once the decision is made, you should turn your attention to maximizing the recovery of your assets. When the options mentioned above are exhausted you should begin to focus on a strategy to maximize asset recovery. When the options mentioned above are exhausted, you should begin to focus on a strategy to maximize asset recovery. The Gordon Company team has a proven track record for making sure all of your assets are liquidated for maximum cash value. Our plans can be executed on a fee based structure or guaranteed with an up front cash payment. One call to The Gordon Company will give you an analysis of your options. If nothing else, we will give you some creative ideas to consider - at no obligation.

Are your sales showing a downward trend?
We will evaluate your company, location, historic and recent sales figures as one means of identifying the problem. Once we have analyzed the situation, we will present you with options and, if warranted, design a special event tailored for you to halt this trend and bring positive growth to your company.

Do you need to refresh your inventory or raise capital?
If cash flow is the problem, we will analyze your situation, review your options and design an event to meet your specific needs. We have access to a wide range of inventory and capital resources to assist in accomplishing your goals.

Do you have excess or unproductive inventory?
Excess inventory can restrain your efforts to acquire exciting new product necessary to keep up with the competition in today's ever changing market. Educated consumers are constantly searching for the newest styles and designs; don't let your competition chip away your customer base because you don't have the latest fashions. The Gordon Company's team of professionals will turn unproductive and/or excess inventory into cash for the purchase of fresh and salable product that will attract new customers.

Do you need financing assistance for a merger or acquisition?
The Gordon Company can provide a wide variety of financing options including asset based loans, cash for the purchase of a store or stores and cash guarantees for promotional sales. The details of our most recent merger and acquisition for the Shreve, Crump, and Low & Schwarzschild Jewelers reorganization is an excellent example of one of our creative financing strategies.