Sale Organizer Advice

You may have seen Just Between Friends Co-Founder, Shannon Wilburn on CBS News earlier this month, sharing tips for small business owners, here.  We asked Shannon to share some tips with our savvy readers too!  Here are some awesome tips!
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As busy mamas, I know we all have ONE HUGE WISH on our Christmas list... more time!!  Here are a few tools & tricks that will literally save you HOURS each month. 

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QR codes are quickly becoming the “It” thing in retail. These two-dimensional barcodes actually started in Japan in the 90’s… but they are taking the US market by storm this year!  ...Read More!!!

Keeping up with the ever-evolving world of Facebook functions seems to be a full-time job these days!  The original title of this post was "Why Does Chrissy Freeman LIKE all of My Posts?"  But with yet another functional release with Facebook, I've shifted the focus a bit!  ...Read More!!!

Guest Post by Melinda Gill of Cradle to College, LLC

When I first attended children’s consignment sales five years ago, I found that several sales were donating unsold merchandise to local charitable thrift stores. Then I heard of a sale that was inviting teen parents from a local program to “free shop” items before the thrift store truck arrived. My 17 year old nephew was one of these teen parents. He and his girlfriend were able to get numerous items they could have never afforded for their twin boys. From clothing to a double stroller to bedding and toys, these young parents were tremendously blessed. It was then that I decided my company would be designed to give back to families and community. ...Read More!!!

As our site has grown and grown (wooo hoo!), we are noticing a growing need for sales to "differentiate" themselves and set clear expectations for shoppers & consignors.  Having a concise & clear sale name with a specific differentiator can really help you target the right audience and set the right tone from the beginning.  You don't HAVE to use these in your official sale name, but it is VERY helpful as an addition to your listing on ConsignmentMommies or when advertising elsewhere.  For example: Chrissy's Consignment Sale - a Boutique Resale Event.   ...Read More!!!

One of the biggest complaints I see on ConsignmentMommies is that "the lines were too long."  And, one of the most effective tools that any seasoned sale organizer / owner uses is the pre-sale.  It provides certain groups with an opportunity to shop early and it helps stagger the rush.  Pre-sales are typically provided for volunteers & consignors, but here are some clever ideas that I have seen to increase "pre-sale" opportunities for additional groups.  ...Read More!!!

Facebook is THE place to be for marketing your sale.  If you haven't set up a Facebook Business page, get on it!  It's free, it's viral and the promotional capabilities are amazing!  Here are some of my VERY favorite tips, tricks and tools when it comes to Facebook and your consignment sale.

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Competition. Some people l-o-v-e to compete – the roar of the crowd, the coach on the sideline, the game face, the sweat and tears, and of course the victory. Some people h-a-t-e to compete – they prefer the sidelines with the crowd, the cheering, and the concessions. But believe it or not, one thing you don’t need to spend time worrying about when it comes to your seasonal consignment sale is competition! ...Read More!!!

Volunteers make the consignment world go 'round!!!  And happy volunteers make it even better!   Today's article comes to us from Henriette Roe, owner of From Yours To Mine in Minnesota and founder of TwinCitiesKidsSales.com. Check out Henriette's tips to improving your volunteer's experience!  ...Read More!!!