subject: What will your customers being buying on credit this year? [print this page] What will your customers being buying on credit this year?
With Christmas on its way, businesses will be looking to capitalise on the increased spending that takes place each year. However, with the economy struggling, many customers don't have the cash ready to splash out. As a result, many of them will look to pay for items on credit, which many businesses have introduced as acceptable methods of payment. Here are five items your customers may be looking to buy using credit.
1. Televisions - Christmas tele may not be what it once was, but with more channels to choose from and less money for going out to socialise, most families will be sat watching a lot of TV this festive break. Having a new set to watch things on will be a top priority for many customers.
2. Sofas - With 0% interest free credit agreements on offer and heavily discounted three-pieces, many people view the festive season as the ideal time to buy a new sofa and chairs for the family.
3. Beds - Furniture purchases are likely to continue with beds, with similar discounts and offers enticing people to upgrade their current sleeping pit for something newer and better.
4. Toys - Christmas is a time for Children and many parents feel the pressure to buy many toys and gifts for their little ones to open on December 25th. With the cost of those items creeping up, credit may be the only option for parents when trying to give their children a great Christmas.
5. Food - Over eating is as much a part of Christmas as the tree, which is why many families will look to put their food bills on some form of credit over the winter season.
If you're a business offering credit, your business may be vulnerable to cash flow problems which have already condemned a number of companies during the recession.
Two ways to overcome such problems are invoice discounting and factoring.
