Almost everyone will need sinks at some point in time. Some residential customers will need a bathroom sink or kitchen sink when they remodel a house. Landlords or property owners will sometimes need new sinks when a former tenant has damaged one. Business owners and managers may need to replace sinks when they remodel or if the old ones become damaged or dingy.
In most cases, your customers will know exactly what they are looking for in a sink before they visit your store. By offering a wide variety of sinks and possibly sink accessories, you will be able to meet most of your customer's needs. When choosing sinks for your business, consider these options:
1. Stock sinks that will appeal to a large number of customers, including commercial and residential customers.
2. Consider keeping sink accessories in stock.
3. Offer specialty or custom designed sinks for your detail oriented customers.
Stock a variety of basic sinks
Stocking a variety of basic sink styles will help you to ensure that you will always have a sink that fits your customer's needs. A stainless steel sink is good for use in a kitchen or bar area. A ceramic sink or vanity sink is ideal for use in a bathroom.
Offer commercial sinks
Restaurants and other commercial establishments will need stainless utility sinks. Some of the most common are the three bowl utility sink and the hand sink. Having some commercial sinks or utility sinks available allows you to meet the needs of your commercial customers, even when they need the sink immediately. In addition, consider stocking the sink accessories that your customers will need.
Consider stocking specialty sinks
Some customers will want specialty sinks when they remodel their home. Copper sinks are a popular type of specialty bathroom sink that you may consider keeping in stock. A good quality wet bar sink would appeal to a customer who is finishing a basement or other entertaining area. If you are unable to keep these sinks in stock, you should make a catalog for customers to look through to find the perfect sink.
- If space is limited, consider making a catalog of all of the sinks you carry. If you do this, make sure that you give your customers accurate price quotes and estimated delivery dates.
