Remember “amo, amat, amas,” the Latin verb “to love” ?
That’s where our word, amateur, comes from:
“he or she who does a thing for the love of it.”
In that respect, you do qualify as amateurs.
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I hope you’re an amateur in the resale world.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk on August 10, 2018|
Hodge Podge? Nope, Prizes!
Posted in I've been meaning to tell you, Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged promotions, resale shopkeeping, success on August 6, 2018| 1 Comment »
You know how you sometimes get whole collections of things in, and you’re at a loss as to how to group lots of little things, how to price, even how to tag? Like this (more…)
Kate’s Mailbag: New shop advertising
Posted in Mailbox: 1-on-1 Advice, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, kidswear, resale shopkeeping, starting a consignment shop on August 3, 2018| 4 Comments »
One of our members, Tiffany Taylor, is opening soon and would like some input. Here’s what she posted on the NARTS board:
Where do you see the most bang for your buck when it comes to advertising? I know social is huge, but what other channels are working for you? I am biased towards radio because I used to work in it, but the price point is a little steep. Any thoughts and insight would be greatly appreciated. Fingers crossed for opening in the next 30ish days!!”
There were scads of great suggestions from shopkeepers (check them out over in our private Facebook group) and I had some to add as well:
Kate suggests:
I don’t see that you have created (more…)
Celebration Station: One More Way to Beat Online Shopping
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, Halloween, holidays, merchandising, perceived value, Thrift on August 1, 2018|
Who loves a party? We do!
What gets us in a festive mood?
Decorations, doo-dads, dressing for holidays… the whole, real-life experience of being immersed in the holiday spirit. New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter, everyone’s birthday and anniversary and bridal showers and oh my!
Just thinking about a celebration, holiday, party, makes us smile.
And you don’t get that joy shopping at Amazon or any of those online consignment vendors…
So let’s USE the advantage
Expand their horizons
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged Facebook, resale shopkeeping, selling, social networking, web on July 30, 2018|
Show weird decor items that most people wouldn’t dream of buying? Why not… have fun in your video!
A new way to get customers watching your Facebook Live videos…
combine education, selling…
and a teeny bit of controversy
that will get those comments HUMMING and some conversations going in your social media. Not to mention shares!
Your theme for your next video?
Expand My Horizons.
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