Posted in I've been meaning to tell you, Shopkeeping talk, tagged daily operations, resale shopkeeping, small business on December 27, 2016| 1 Comment »
Not only did this shop not de-clutter: they immortalized it in a photo of what was probably a very pretty dress!
While writing in my consumer-oriented journal at HowToConsign.com about how to simplify and give yourself breathing space, the thought kept nagging me:
How about the burdensome clutter in our consignment and resale shops? How much (more…)
Posted in Kudos: Ideas to inspire!, Shopkeeping talk, tagged charity, kidswear, resale shopkeeping on December 19, 2016| 2 Comments »
Beautiful cause, beautiful process to give back… and a beautiful messaging style as well. Kudos to Carousel Kids!
I can hear your mental wheels turning right now, thinking about how your business could tailor this idea to suit your community. This is truly “an idea to inspire“. Let me know when you have it up and running: I LOVE to bestow kudos by the hundreds!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged daily operations, employees, resale shopkeeping, starting a consignment shop on December 15, 2016|
“Being the leader” is the hardest part of the job to many, if not most, resale shopkeepers. We may be self-motivating…. but when it comes to motivating others, we have a lot to learn.
But that’s the thing: being a boss is a learn-able skill! I love this break-down of leadership styles. Each of us needs to be each of these, at different times and even, sometimes, with a different support staff.
Graphic from Billzipponbusiness.com
There are thousands of blogs and web sites about being the best possible leader of your crew; I suggest you start your education with this resale industry-specific Double Product for the Professional Resaler.
Team Work: Staffing your Store
PLUS Resource List:
Your Employee Manual
DOUBLE Product!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged display, merchandising, Products for the Professional Resaler, resale shopkeeping on December 13, 2016|
Keeping your eyes open while out and about, you can gather some great ideas that would be helpful in your shop… especially
Here, under a rack of short clothing items, the shopkeepers have gathered a trayful of household items for a clever little display.
What’s that down below? I must have it!
Get your copy PDQ
Notice that the merchandise is NOT directly on the floor, where it would look like a mistake. This shop, Bon Bon Vintage, has constructed a platform to use… but you could use a mini-shelf, child’s stool, or even a small pedestal to elevate and highlight a few irresistible goodies!
Gather more ideas in the TGtbT Product, The Essential Guide to Using ALL Your Space.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, merchandising on December 12, 2016| 1 Comment »
Just think. Two weeks from today, that entire area in your shop dedicated to Christmas goods, will have a worth of
So you better start marketing all those cute items with all your jolly holly heart
For example:
Christmas stockings: Sell them as gift wrap! Folks can tuck all sorts of gifts inside, add a tag, and done! Cologne, rolled-up scarves, bottle of wine, slippers, and of course toys, candlesticks, and gift certificates can all be presented in those extra stockings languishing on your shelves. Ditto for Christmas tins, boxes, anything that can hold something else.
Figurines: Add an action figure to a Nativity set, and voilà! a gift for a post-modern hipster. Gather a handful of angels into a box (or that Christmas tin!) and sign it: Give your Christmas hostess the perfect hostess with the mostest gift: a Host of Heavenly Angels!
Christmas ornaments: Fill a cylindrical vase, a country basket, or a trifle bowl with a carefully-chosen assortment of balls, and sell the whole set-up for one price. (If you’re working with consignment goods, this may involve fiddling with who-gets-what once sold… but it’s infinitely better than not selling any of them!)
Christmas attire: Mark it down NOW. Every day it sits, the fewer folks might be interested. 75% off your November-set prices may not be too much. Push it as hard as you do seasonal clearance goods: signage, big SALE hang tags, and so on. Keep the rack full and enticing (you know about the Law of Plenitude, of course.)
Here’s more inspiration to help you make good use of those holiday-specific goods:
Are they frustrated enough to gift-shop in your shop yet?
Try to avoid this December 26 task.
Never ever get rid of twinkle lights. Here’s why.
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