Spring Forward, Fall Back… Daylight Savings Time arrives in 47-and-a-half* states next Sunday March 14 at 2am.
I know, I know, who can afford to “lose” an hour in this time-pressed world?
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The Lost Hour…
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, shop local on March 7, 2010|
Riffs on Recycling
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged profit, promotions on March 6, 2010| 2 Comments »
We’ve talked before about the various forms our resale industry can take. It can be quite illuminating to view the recycling of gently-used good clothes, previously-enjoyed home decor, and the like from a slightly different angle.
What could you learn from such resale angles as these?
Here’s a site where (more…)
Wacky Weds: How do you make your shop STICKY?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, competition, HowToConsign.com, promotions on January 27, 2010| 17 Comments »
It’s Wacky Wednesday once again. A free giveaway for consignment, resale, and thrift shop owners/ managers.
You want your shop’s name (and tag line, if all goes well) to STICK in people’s minds whether they’re looking for something specific, gathering up (more…)
Wacky Wednesday: How are you BROADENING your customer appeal?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, competition, consignors, customers, promotions on January 20, 2010| 39 Comments »
It’s Wacky Wednesday again!
All you have to do to be entered into our random drawing is add your helpful comment to this post. What’s your thought, your idea, your angle on today’s topic?
Today’s topic: Broadening your Shop’s Appeal
One out of ten consumers shops resale. That’s right: you could double your sales if you could make your shop appeal to another 1 out of 10 shoppers. Share with us your plans (more…)
Three for GLEE: Delighting Consignment and Resale Clients
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, customers, perceived value, promotions on January 8, 2010| 4 Comments »
What makes your customers and suppliers happy…happier…happiest?
This is a great time of year to think about what would up the joy quotient in your business and to figure out how to do it. After all, January’s not the cheeriest month and folks are hungry for some fun. How can you make your shop the go-to place when your clientele needs a little treat? Here’s three ideas for glee that might get you started:
1. Give them more than they have any right to expect.
Whether it’s a (more…)
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