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Monthly Operational Suggestions

 

January Order basic operating supplies for Peak Season;
  Order forms, paper supplies, garment bags, boxes, etc.
  Finish Basic Buy-Ties, Jewelry, Garment Bags, Supplies-etc.
  Finalize plans for Bridal Shows.
  Clearance sale for markdowns.
  Contact manufacturers for promotional items.
  Prepare for more Bridal Shows
  Wedding promotions begin.
  Confirm correct Yellow Page ad is inserted.
  Review company insurance policies.
  Rotate and Detail store mannequins.
  Review Tuxedo Prices and Packages.
  Paint or freshen up store appearance.
  Mail W-2 forms and 1099's.
  File form 940 or 940EZ. (FUTA)
  File form 945. (Annual Report of Withheld Fed. Income Tax)
  Deposit FUTA Taxes. (Quarterly)
  File form 941. (Employers Federal Tax Return-Quarterly)

February Check in new items for peak season.
  Computer upgrades.
  Start buy for Fall.
  Finish prom presentations and fittings for local high schools.
  Start interviews for part time help.
  Remind dry cleaner of extra volume in peak season.
  Prepare to file Income tax--State and Federal.
  Determine area Prom Dates.
  Confirm Prom Promotion Items.
  Evaluate store signage for clarity and appearance.
  File forms W2 and W3. (Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements)

March Buy for Fall.
  Promote Prom in local area.
  Train new help for peak.
  Prepare retail stores for prom look.
  Check 'merchandise on order' against bookings for fill-ins and re-orders.

April Confirm new merchandise is in your stores.
  Assign staff for peak times.
  Update retail displays for wedding after prom.
  File Income tax--State and Federal.
  Quarterly Estimated Tax.
  Rotate and Detail store mannequins.
  Deposit Futa Taxes. (Quarterly)
  File form 941. (Employers Federal Tax Return-Quarterly)

May Monitor Prom.
  Start staff transition to wedding hours.
  Convert Displays back to wedding.
  Check bridal party measurements for upcoming weddings.
  Prepare store staff for vacation coverage.

June Focus on Wedding business.
  Buy for Fall Retail Sales.
  Quarterly Estimated Tax.

July Receive in early Fall merchandise.
  Think about new merchandise for Spring of next year.
  Plan for International Formalwear Association (IFA) Convention.
  Rotate and Detail store mannequins.
  Deposit FUTA Taxes. (Quarterly)
  File form 941. (Employers Federal Tax Return-Quarterly)

August Research Spring Buy for next year.
  Contact schools for homecoming promotions.
  Clearance sale for old retail items.
  Finish IFA Reservations.

September Complete Spring Buy.
  IFA convention.
  Check for Formal events and Deb Balls in upcoming Holidays.
  Follow up on Fall retail purchase items.
  Prepare for in store Christmas Party for Staff.
  Book Homecoming events.
  Quarterly Estimated Tax.
  Rotate and Detail store mannequins.

October Review Spring Buy delivery dates.
  Review and repair clothing and accessories.
  Fall merchandise should be in store.
  Shop now for family Christmas Presents.
  Deposit Futa Taxes. (Quarterly)
  File form 941. (Employers Federal Tax Return-Quarterly)

November Double check for holiday party and debutante ball bookings.
  Plan holiday work schedules and prepare for additional help.
  Buy Employee Christmas Gifts.

December Affirm delivery dates on Spring merchandise.
  Start Bridal show plans.
  Order Prom promotion items, ie: t-shirts, etc.
  Quarterly Estimated Tax.