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100 1 _aSkinner, W. E.
_q(William E.)
245 1 0 _aHow to conduct a small mail order business
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMultum in parvo library, Vol. 3, No. 27, March 1896
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-24
508 _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"How to Conduct a Small Mail Order Business" by W. E. Skinner is a practical guide published in the late 19th century. This book offers insights into the growing phenomenon of mail order commerce during a period when postal systems were evolving, allowing individuals and businesses to sell goods directly through mail. The content focuses on the logistics, strategies, and ethical considerations of launching a successful mail order business. The book discusses the importance of selecting appealing products—both staples and novelties—and emphasizes effective advertising techniques. Skinner advises potential entrepreneurs on how to attract customers through compelling descriptions and promotional materials while cautioning against deceptive practices. Additionally, he highlights the significance of building trust and maintaining good customer relationships to foster repeat business. The text reflects a thorough understanding of the early mail order market, offering practical tips on product selection, advertising, and the management of operations within this burgeoning industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: A. B. Courtney, 1896
653 _aMail-order business
830 0 _aMultum in parvo library, Vol. 3, No. 27, March 1896
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:637634
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71267
999 _c111993
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