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Is it work or is it play?

Posted in Shopkeeping talk on June 15, 2011| 2 Comments »

Is it delightful fun or drudgery to arrange and re-arrange and re-arrange your merchandise?

From Back by Popular Demand. See their live link at HowToConsign.com

Is every incoming batch “just like Christmas” or do you groan when you see a batch come through the door?

Kim of Fair Trade Consignment. See her live link at HowToConsign.com

Are your co-workers a nice added touch to your happy day or are they pains in the patootie?

Happy co-workers at TAGS. Visit the shop via the live link on HowToConsign.com

Do you puff with pride when you see your shop or wilt at the thought of the rent being due?

Hug Bug in Maryland makes me smile! See her live link on HowToConsign.com

If you (mostly) can’t tell whether your consignment, thrift, or resale shop is work or play, you’re in the right career!

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