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Christmas Eve is here, and MUST I do everything myself?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Slices of (my) life, tagged christmas, resale shopkeeping on December 24, 2012|
Desperation time?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, resale shopkeeping on December 19, 2012|
It’s getting down to the wire, and you simply cannot think of the right gift for someone… or everyone!
A treasury of ideas for neighbors, kids, men. You will definitely findsome “just-right” presents on these lists!
TipJunkie collected up 2 dozen neighbor (read: work friend, client, anyone you like but don’t know well) gifts here.
Stocking stuffer ideas. Who doesn’t need THEM? (No stockings? Do a basket of treats!)
My local thrift store has Mason jars for 99 cents…for a Gift in a Jar (this site has free printables for labels, too. Kisses to them!)
Stocking stuffers for men. They’re such a pain when they don’t like glitter and face paint. More here, too.
Kids’ stocking stuffers can be easier, but need to be geared to their ages. Lists here.
A collection of gifts from your kitchen.
Deja Vuesday: Stocking up for next year
Posted in Deja Vuesday, Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, resale shopkeeping, small business on December 18, 2012|
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Deja Vuesday
where you can visit a gently-used, recycled, and even restyled blog post in case you missed it the first time. It’s even better the second time around.
Take a quick visit to the past… the recent past… in your consignment, resale or thrift shop.
Did you sell a lot (more…)
Deja Vuesday: Making those BIG Price Reductions
Posted in Deja Vuesday, Shopkeeping talk, tagged resale shopkeeping, small business on December 11, 2012|
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Deja Vuesday
where you can visit a gently-used, recycled, and even restyled blog post in case you missed it the first time. It’s even better the second time around.
Well, soon it will be time to clear your consignment, resale, thrift decks of all-things-winter. I’m sure you have your seasonal clearance sale all planned out, but before (more…)
Are you overworking your elves?
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged employees, resale shopkeeping on December 10, 2012|
In consignment, resale, and thrift shops, busy selling times, extended holiday hours, even a simple special event promotion might
put your staff into overtime.
In other shops, employees might be swapping normal shifts to accommodate family celebrations and travel plans.
Make sure (more…)
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