Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop, success on January 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »
If your business relies on a steady influx of underloved possessions from consumers…
in a bricks-&-mortar location or online only, what do you anticipate the “death of malls” will do for your business?
Lazarus, long gone now, was the anchor store in the two Columbus OH malls where I began my learning curve as a retailer.
Premature obituaries for the shopping mall have been appearing since the late 1990s, but the reality today is
Posted in Kudos: Ideas to inspire!, Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, Used Stuff in the News, tagged competition, profit, resale shopkeeping, Thrift on July 14, 2014| 2 Comments »
One woman has started a “thrift store alliance”… which looks like it could be attracting consignment and resale shops as well… in a Florida county.Watch the news reel.
Gather some ideas that you may want to try in your marketplace from their Facebook Page which has over 14,000 followers.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, Products for the Professional Resaler on April 1, 2014| 2 Comments »
For many years, Kate has written a monthly column for the resale association’s members-only newsletter. Now, she’s gathered 14 of the most profit-driven columns into a collection for all shopkeepers to enjoy. An excellent business reference, and perfect for staff reading as well.
14 articles including:
Twinkle with enthusiasm
It’s a beautiful day: Time to get out and about!
Can you believe she SAID that?
How to give good quotes
That old home-town spirit
A Dozen Ways to Make your Shop Better
You can L.E.A.R.N. from upset customers
What are you trying to say? Tell me loud and clear.
9 Goals worth aiming for
Are you a Habitual Shopkeeper?
Too much of a good thing….can be terrible.
Communications. That’s all there is to say. Or write.
Santa is a Saver: A Guide to Holiday Selling for Resalers
‘Tis the Season…of Giving: Can giving money away be made to pay?
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, I've been meaning to tell you, Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, merchandising, selling on March 2, 2014| 3 Comments »
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, daily operations, resale shopkeeping on February 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Who’s your customer? Everyone?
What do they want from your resale shop? Everything?
Watch as (more…)
Too Good to be Threw is the flagship site of the TGtbT Family of Sites for the Professional Resalers
Auntie Kate The Resale Expert 