Posted in Really good ideas, Shopkeeping talk, tagged blogging, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on January 31, 2015| 4 Comments »
Judging by the number of copies of Blogging for Resale Shops I have sold, a lot of consignment, resale and thrift shopkeepers see the value in blogging to build their shop’s visibility, loyalty, and reputation. (If you’re on the fence on this issue, check out our free info here.)
But maybe you’re still hesitant? Well, help’s (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Teeny Tips, tagged advertising, resale shopkeeping, small business on January 29, 2015| 3 Comments »
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged competition, resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop, success on January 12, 2015|
If your business relies on a steady influx of underloved possessions from consumers…
in a bricks-&-mortar location or online only, what do you anticipate the “death of malls” will do for your business?
Lazarus, long gone now, was the anchor store in the two Columbus OH malls where I began my learning curve as a retailer.
Premature obituaries for the shopping mall have been appearing since the late 1990s, but the reality today is
Posted in I've been meaning to tell you, Shopkeeping talk, tagged resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop, success, Twitter, web on December 17, 2014|
Starting the New Year off right: Most everyone resolves to get organized every year. And as resale shopkeepers, we each resolve to make the coming year better, profit-wise, than the last. Here’s an idea that’s easily done and can suit every type of shop, fromthe most elegant to the most down-home:
You can share tips in SO many ways, most of which cost little, ALL of which might motivate both your suppliers and your shoppers to become regulars at your business. You can use short tips in your social media, create graphics to use on Pinterest or Instagram, write blog posts (or start a series of organizing posts called, maybe, Mess-less Mondays?) or even write a booklet to hand out in your shop as a New Year’s gift or gift with purchase. You can even add ongoing tips to your shop’s mobile app or text them out, use tips as a broadcast email, or publish an e-book!
It’s easy… all you need are some tip resources to pick and choose from and an eye towards creating tips which show your shop’s personality and which help your audience to stay clutter-free with the services your shop can provide!
Posted in Really good ideas, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, blogging, profit, promotions, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on December 12, 2014| 1 Comment »
If I could give consignment and resale shopkeepers one gift, it would bethe gift of realizing that you … yes you… already have
That’s why I don’t (more…)
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