Next time you pass a carpet store, stop in and ask if you can have the cardboard rolls that carpet comes on. They’re great for an amazing variety of window decorating props.
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Many consignment, resale and thrifts recommend their peers to shoppers. Some do it verbally, some carry their peers’ business cards, some use group or even self-made brochures listing resale shops.
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A consignment shopkeeper I met years ago recently sent out a broadcast email with this message: Continue Reading »
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I do some (a lot, but hey, who’s complaining) social media work for a non-profit association.
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Are you turning your Facebook customers OFF with your postings? We talked about this in yesterday’s post. The article we were looking at is 5 No-No’s from Vertical Response.

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk | Tagged advertising, customers, resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop, web | 2 Comments »