This idea was sent in by Georges in Guthrie, NC If I was offered $ 500. to grow my business,here are some of the things I would do: 

1) Choose a special "SALE DAY" period ( 1-3 days)

 2) Make brochures & fliers about the "SALE" period 

3) Invite my constant customers; and ask them to bring at one new person to get a gift or a prize. 

4) Invest about $ 75.00 for GIVEAWAY products or sample of my bestselling products. 

5) Put about $ 100.00 us to cook some food,get drink & snacks. 

6) Have some good "Afro-Carribean & ethnic" music playing 

7) Make an album picture for my customers wearing clothes or jewelry purchased from my business. 

8) Use about $250.00 for best selling items & set up a display for them. 

9) Have some DVD video playing showing & explaining the benefit of African products. 

10) Register all new customers