From the category archives:

Store Management

Are Consignment Group Shops or Co-Ops a Good Idea?

November 26, 2010

These “malls” of consignment and antiques booths can be a terrific way to get your consignment business off the ground and out of your garage. Here’s how they work. You rent a booth (or even just a shelf) in a large store that has lots of floor space and one to fifty-one other people selling [...]

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Characteristics of a Successful Consignment Shop Owner

October 18, 2010

Starting a consignment shop sounds like a lot of fun, especially if you love clothes or furniture, or whatever it is that you plan to sell. It can be a great way to make a living at a hobby you love (like a consignment shop for photographers, for example), but there are a lot of [...]

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How to Get Consignment Store Experience

March 2, 2010

It is an extremely wise idea to get some real-world experience in the resale business before you attempt to launch your own consignment or second-hand store. Even a few days spent at this effort will teach you volumes of critical information that you need to know to make your store a success. In fact, after [...]

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Choosing Store Management Software

November 13, 2009

Finding the Software That Makes Business Easier For You Computers have made our lives easier, and they have revolutionized business in the process. Even consignment stores have found the efficiency computers bring to be incredibly important. While some consignment store owners may wrestle with the decision to computerize their shop, there are many who feel [...]

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