Posted in Functional Friday, Shopkeeping talk, tagged daily operations, employees, profit, resale shopkeeping on November 6, 2015| 1 Comment »
Does this sound like you… or your staff?
when we’re tempted to procrastinate, diversions are only a click away… knowledge workers in the United States waste 25% of their time dealing with their huge and growing data streams, costing the economy $997 billion annually.
If so, this Harvard Business Review article may motivate you to re-think that “always-on” Internet connection in your shop’s workstations.
Posted in Really good ideas, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, profit, promotions, resale shopkeeping, selling, small business, starting a consignment shop, web, word of mouth on June 30, 2015| 7 Comments »
So you want more folks to follow your social media, use your app, think about your consignment, resale or thrift shop every day?
Here’s (more…)
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged Facebook, merchandising, profit, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on February 20, 2015| 2 Comments »
Wow, look how pretty! Which one should I buy? That aqua one looks just like Steph! That’s what those 35 shares and 5 comments and 11 forwards are all about. Bonus points for (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, profit, promotions, resale shopkeeping, success, web on January 5, 2015|
I’m not a graphic designer… just wanted to show you a few creations I did online.
Using graphics to get quick messages across is the social media, online way to communicate… but perhaps you don’t feel you can do it? Trust me, you can. And in less time than it takes to post a boring picture, you can create one that looks professional and is memorable.
Make signs or add words to a photo… you can do it!
Try Canva’s Design School lessons. Much of what they teach is useable in any graphics program, not just theirs. Give yourself a half-hour every evening to complete a lesson, and soon, your pix will be worth, maybe,
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged profit, promotions, resale shopkeeping, seasonal sales, selling on December 31, 2014| 2 Comments »
It’s getting close to time for your clearance sale in your shop… as you plan, don’t forget that your windows are a major traffic builder! Some inspiration from (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 