I try to listen to my audience as much as possible. And sometimes it’s helpful to ask you direct questions. It’s been a couple of years since I launched Savvy Shopkeeper and 7 months since I started dedicating more time to it. So, I felt it was time to get some feedback from you. That’s…
You shouldn’t be winging your social media. I feel like most shopkeepers are so busy wearing 100 other hats that they tend to look at social media like a robotic process. Just post something, because I need to, and I’ll be fine. But, there’s much more to social media than posting. There should be a…
There are so many talented makers in our Shopkeeper’s Lab membership group. Makers have so many platforms to sell on these days from their own websites to Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. But, the ability to sell wholesale to retailers is not as common. One option though that’s trending is FAIRE (formerly…
Should I consign or wholesale? I hear this question often from BOTH retailers and makers. Let’s start with the difference between the two. Consignment is an arrangement in which an item is placed in the care of another until purchased by a buyer. A consignment arrangement usually involves an agreement with a retailer and a percentage…