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Nothing worse than an empty picture frame.

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged on January 28, 2013| 11 Comments »

Now, some consignment, resale, and thrift shops do really well selling empty frames. Some don’t.

Those that do, market their frames directly to local art classes/ schools/ students/ associations (you will not believe how expensive frames can be unless you’re a painter!)

Others, fill empty frames with something to make them more appealing. Scrap wallpaper, scrapbook paper, even old calendar pix. Not that the buyer will particularly hang the frame as-is, but to show how great the frames COULD look.

Source: laurenconrad.com via Mallory on Pinterest

For a  free seasonal PDF to print and stick in some 8 x 10 frames, see this Pin TGtbT.com found for you... could be a real hit in your shop!

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If you [heart] your customers, show it!

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, tagged , , on January 14, 2013|

Saw this cute idea for a tiny Valentine’s gift,

and thought it could be perfect for (more…)

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What do you do when you have a too-big armoire and no dressing rooms?

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , on January 11, 2013|

Consignment shoppers need not go to NarniaSeen while out shopping: If your shop has fallen heir one way or the other to a giant, too-big, too-bulky armoire… and if your shop has no dressing rooms, don’t be

tempted to send customers into the cupboard a la Narnia.

armoireInstead, do what (more…)

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Do you LOOK for questions to answer?

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on January 5, 2013| 8 Comments »

Do you look for

questions to answer,

potential consignors to motivate,

future markets to develop for your consignment, resale or thrift shop?

One way is to be sure that (more…)

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Happy New Year. Now find a jar. A BIG one, if you’re lucky.

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , on January 1, 2013| 1 Comment »

Love this idea. You need two jars, actually. One for your consignment, resale or thrift shop, and one for home.

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Start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. Then, on New Years Eve, empty it to remember the awesome stuff in your life. Good way to keep things in perspective both at home and in your consignment or resale shop.

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