Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged coupons, merchandising, perceived value, profit on June 3, 2012| 20 Comments »
No more of these. Can consumers really comprehend “honest” pricing? Apparently they’re having a hard time doing so. What does this teach you in your consignment, resale, thrift shop?
It never was my favorite store, but it’s research. (Plus DuH likes their Tshirts.)
What I’m watching is their Giant Step (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged blogging, NARTS Conference, profit, resale shopkeeping on May 15, 2012| 16 Comments »
Okay, it’s time for me to condense 562 pages of notes about why consignment, resale, and (yes even) thrift shops should have a blog. Yes I really do have reams of info, graphics, links and resources that will help shopkeepers build their businesses with a shop blog. My opening session workshop,
will be stuffed with ideas and excitement right after the keynote.
Kate gets so excited giving workshops that her bra straps just quiver with enthusiasm and her name badge does somersaults.
But since my workshop at NARTS Conference is limited to 45 minutes (plus 15 minutes for questions), I’m gonna have to limit my presentation. They won’t let me have the room all day. Besides, who wants to listen to me all day long when there are other fascinating workshops to attend. Like my second workshop, Putting your Right Foot Forward at 4:30.
So I need your help. Even if you won’t be in the room when I do my thing.
Tell me if you have a blog. Tell me if you don’t. Tell me if you have one but you’ve abandoned it.
Tell me why you love it or hate it. What is keeping you, perhaps, from having a blog. Tell me how often you aim to create a blog entry. Tell me what you fear about having a blog. If you’re brave enough to allow me to use your blog as a case study, include its URL.
Here’s what you don’t need to tell me: “I hate blogs and never read them.” (you’re reading one right now. ) “I will never have a blog.” (Well that’s fine. There’s lots of other workshops to attend, including some I will be sorry to have to miss.) “I hate to write.” (I’ll tell you what to say and even show you some almost-keyboard-free ways to fascinate your followers.) “I’m too #%&# busy to have a blog.” (I will stun you when I show how it’ll take less time than you now spend on social media. )
Posted in Deja Vuesday, economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged profit, resale shopkeeping, success on May 1, 2012|
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Do you, when considering a purchase for your business, look at the price? Well, of course. Resale shopkeepers are, as a class, the most frugal folks on Earth. But sometimes (more…)
Posted in Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, profit, resale shopkeeping on December 18, 2011|
Great way to “update” the whole consign/ sell/ donate aspect of your business, don’t you think?.
How are some web sites using crowdsourcing?
Crowdsourcing provides businesses whether large or small, new or well established to have access to a group of people eager and willing to tackle tasks and projects. This untapped valuable resource will soon become the focal point of businesses around the world. —Scalableworkforce.com
Posted in Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged profit, resale shopkeeping, success on October 19, 2011| 7 Comments »
Consignment, resale, and thrift shop owners and operators are truly EXPERTS.Aren’t YOU an expert wardrobe consultant and/or interior stylist? Intimately knowledgeable about the best local sources for raising children? The guru of (more…)
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