and bunny rabbit for lunch.
Yes, indeedy do. The duck was (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged NARTS Conference on June 25, 2009|
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged NARTS Conference on June 22, 2009| 9 Comments »
As those of us who are lucky enough to go to NARTS Conference get ready to go, I can’t help but try to figure a way to “bring it on home” to resalers who can’t attend this year.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged NARTS Conference on June 21, 2009| 5 Comments »

From (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged NARTS Conference on June 13, 2009| 3 Comments »
I just realized it’s
exactly 2 weeks before I have the honor and the privilege of presenting a workshop at NARTS Conference to my consignment, resale, and thrift peers.
The workshop’s titled Be OPEN: The ABC Guide to Success and the description I wrote is “It’s easy as ABC to make (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged NARTS Conference on June 29, 2008| 1 Comment »
(If you’re just arriving here at Auntie Kate’s Blog, we’re in the midst of a mini-series. Read our beginning message.)
It’s really easy, in any business, to get hung up on the little stuff…dare I say the petty stuff? And in retail,
there are petty details galore to draw your attention, energy, and concern. Add to the standard retail issues, the unique twist of RESALE and consignment, where every piece of merchandise is unique and requires individual attention, and you could have the makings of a disaster on your hands…unless you remain aware of The Big Picture.
I’m so glad you asked. The Big Picture is (more…)