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Here are a few tips and tricks which will help you boost your bitcoin sales.
Here are a few tips and tricks which will help you boost your Bitcoin sales.
## Get a "Bitcoin Accepted" Sticker
Unfortunately, many bitcoiners don't know about BTC Map, and some of them may be your frequent customers. Putting a "Bitcoin Accepted" sticker at your entrance is a good way to target the "offline" audience.
Unfortunately, many Bitcoiners don't know about BTC Map, and some of them may be your frequent customers. Putting a "Bitcoin Accepted" sticker at your entrance is a good way to target the "offline" audience.
Going all in is fun, but if it's not your cup of tea, a modest sticker wont hurt.
Going all in is fun, but if it's not your cup of tea, a modest sticker won't hurt.
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## Consider Discounts for Bitcoiners
Everyone likes discounts, and bitcoiners are no exception. Offering a little discount may also help you convert a few locals, and it's always a good idea to expand our movement, which is critical for its success.
Everyone likes discounts, and Bitcoiners are no exception. Offering a little discount may also help you convert a few locals, and it's always a good idea to expand our movement, which is critical for its success.
## Train Your Staff
Remember to notify your staff that you started accepting bitcoins. Many merchants fail to do so, which is the most common source of user complaints. If you hire someone new, remember to include Bitcoin training in your onboarding process.
Remember to notify your staff that you have started accepting Bitcoin. Many merchants fail to do so, which is the most common source of user complaints. If you hire someone new, remember to include Bitcoin training in your onboarding process.
## Check Your Records at Least Once a Year
If you followed the rest of the tips, you probably won't need to update your business details by yourself, it will be done automatically by your happy customers. You can always see the "Last Surveyed" date of your place on BTC Map. Make sure that date is no more than one year old. Here is a guide (***available soon***) on keeping your listing up-to-date.
If you followed the rest of the tips, you probably won't need to update your business details by yourself; it will be done automatically by your happy customers. You can always see the "Last Surveyed" date of your place on BTC Map. Make sure that date is no more than one year old. Here is a guide (***available soon***) on keeping your listing up-to-date.