That will help them come visit?
Where you are, of course. And what to look for when they get near… and what to look for is… what your shop looks like from the road/ sidewalk!
Bonus points if you show a bit of what’s inside, your phone number, and a nice welcoming OPEN sign, and open DOOR!
Like Seva’s photo here: Continue Reading »
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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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A shopkeeper asks:
Is there a polite way to tell our consignors or sellers that their clothes or decor items are out of date? It seems so rude and blunt.
Auntie Kate answers:
First, you have to delete Continue Reading »
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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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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 Continue Reading »
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Auntie Kate The Resale Expert 