Some consignment shops use the bait of a higher percentage return to motivate their suppliers into bringing in the items most in demand by their shoppers. Here, an example from (more…)
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A Fisher of Soles
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, consignment, consignors, promotions, resale shopkeeping on April 1, 2015| 2 Comments »
3 things you can do when there’s no customers.
Posted in Functional Friday, Shopkeeping talk, tagged daily operations, promotions, resale shopkeeping, starting a consignment shop, web on January 16, 2015| 1 Comment »
No customers? No problem… Kate will keep you busy growing your business
Are customers and suppliers few and far between in your consignment or resale shop in January?
Rather than stare out the window and worry that everyone’s forgotten you (they haven’t; it’s just that, well, it’s January, after all), do a long-term improvement or three for your business. Some proven winners:
Reimagine a piece of merchandise in your shop. It’ll freshen your outlook, as well as your shoppers’, during (more…)
Pix worth SO much more than a thousand words….
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.
Always wanted to learn how to make incredible graphics for your resale, thrift or consignment shop… but didn’t know where to start?
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,
an extra thousand bucks in business!
“Sale” signage for your windows
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…)
Superbowl Sunday: Easiest Consignment Shop Promo Ever!
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, promotions, resale shopkeeping, web on December 27, 2014| 1 Comment »
Superbowl Sunday is coming up… so it’s a good time, right now, to get your ducks (your pigskins?) in a row.
Your clientele either LOVES Superbowl… or hates it and would
LOVE to get out of the house and enjoy a sports-free Sunday afternoon at your shop.
And the seasonal timing is just right for your end-of-winter clearance, your resortwear preview presentation, or your let’s-think-spring special accepting event. No price-cutting is even required… although a few refreshments and hourly door prizes could be a draw!
For fun, I highly recommend the idea in this Pin:
For more ideas on planning your promotions for maximum impact
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