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Learn a Lot: New Arrivals Rack Signage

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , , on October 16, 2017|

Fun idea for signage on your New Arrival rack, as seen in an outlet store near me. Remember, you can Learn A Lot when you’re out and about. (And it’s the perfect excuse to go shopping in stores other than your own!)


Great sign for your New Arrivals rack, suggests the TGtbT blog at TGtbT.blog

Don’t use a New Arrivals Rack (or area, if you deal in home decor) in your shop? Read about So many things in my life in consignment started out as a benefit to ME… and then I learned they were a BIGGER benefit to my customers.

And this reason why your loyal customers don’t stop in more often which I’m guessing has never occurred to you.

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Don’t miss a trick.

Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , on October 8, 2017| 1 Comment »

Here’s a social media trick that takes 5 minutes and will increase the awareness of your Facebook business page. And that your competitors probably have overlooked.

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“Shop with Google open on your phone.”

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , on October 4, 2017|

“Shop with Google open on your phone.”

Do your resale shoppers look everything up on Google before they buy? TGtbT.com suggests ways to be so remarkable, they won't.That’s the advice in a video I just watched called “How to Consignment Shop.” The young lady insisted that it was crucial to check prices so “I’m not getting ripped off.” She even went so far as to (more…)

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Taking the next social media step

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , , , on October 3, 2017| 2 Comments »

Videos, getting so much love on Facebook. Consignment and resale shops, uncovering the power of video in social media. It’s a moving feast of opportunity, and I’m sure you’ve been giving a lot of thought to making your shop videos real reputation-enhancers and money-makers.

Too Good to be Threw's Youtube suggestions for resale shopsOkay, now that you’re a bit more comfortable on camera, it’s time to add 

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A web site is a gift you give yourself

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , , on September 29, 2017|

Recently, I ran across what I thought was a friend’s hijacked shop site (first clue: it was in Japanese!) and learned that she no longer has a web site, period.

As “old school” as you might think a simple web site for your consignment, resale, or thrift shop might be, it’s not. There are

3 big reasons your web site must shine

as bright as (more…)

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