Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, promotions, resale shopkeeping, success, Twitter, web, word of mouth on February 12, 2018| 2 Comments »
Why are you asking your community to #shoplocal? Here’s a dozen reasons, designed to (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, promotions, resale shopkeeping on February 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Added this pin to my “Increase the Value of Your Donations” Pinterest board, which is generally aimed at NFP thrifts, as a way to use up unsaleable jeans and create something new. But also… this would make an AWESOME (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged advertising, Facebook, promotions, resale shopkeeping, web on September 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Tape a sign like this to your counter/ dressing room walls/ front window… and watch as your customers do just what you asked them too!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged advertising, promotions, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on September 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
I just visited several dozen consignment, resale, and thrift store web sites. You know what I found?
For those shops who had (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged Halloween, holidays, promotions, resale shopkeeping on August 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »
If you’re planning your October promotions, it’s a great month for two things: Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness. Or, as this delightful pumpkin decor suggests, you could combine the two!
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Why it’s the most important holiday for resalers
Promote pre-cycling by putting together some of these ideas from your stock for a whole RACK of eco-friendly costumes. You’re welcome to print this HowToConsign booklet out to have in your shop for customers to read!
Learn to make both Halloween and Christmas money-making seasons in your business
See if you can schedule the mobile mammogram unit in your parking lot. There may be a lot of demand that month, though, so be prepared for some sort of Plan B to benefit your clientele and the less-fortunate in your community.
Bling your Bra is fun, but you need to start working on it now. You can award a prize by getting your customers to vote on their favorites, charging $1 a vote to go to your choice of cancer charity. The winner(s) get shop gift certificates. Google for how others have organized their events fr some great ideas you can adapt.
Collecting bras for the homeless is a simple, reputation-enhancing event. And believe it or not, bras are one of the most-requested clothing items at shelters. Talk to local homeless charities about being a collecting point and find out how they can help you publicize that.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, Facebook, promotions, resale shopkeeping, selling, web on July 28, 2017| 6 Comments »
Fun to watch and shop with. Brave pioneers, I salute you. Here’s my wishlist for the second generation of this concept as owners and managers see what a great and fun way it is to sell this way!
* Make sure we can hear you. More on this here.
* Don’t make your viewer seasick. Even the steadiest hand in your shop will quiver after a while. Use a tripod.
* Perfect neutral color “Biscuit”* Perfect 3/4 length: no catch in car door* Zip lining for 3 season* Signature plaid* Buckle belt or tie for casual flairBurberry trench, size 6, $239, item #34
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Lots more questions, so I hope some of our pioneering peers will answer in the comments below. Linking to other social media? Bookkeeping tips? What sells best? Can I rerun a live video that evening? Can I create this video offline then run as a regular video? Hope that some of you will share your experiences for other resale shopkeepers below! Feel free to add your URL to your helpful comments so we can shop with you, too!
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