Two drivers behind “The Great Resignation” have been unhappiness and boldness – employees thinking they can find a more fulfilling job at a different company, or a new career altogether, and then going for it. One example is the surge in new entrepreneurs. The pandemic has brought out a record number of them, and a high […]
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How to Grow Your Business with Facebook Live
While the economy continues to open up and more consumers are shopping in person, many are still afraid to go out because of the pandemic. Facebook Live is a great tool to not only reach those customers who prefer to shop online, but also to engage loyal customers and keep them coming back. A Great […]
Tips on How to Handle Inflation Pricing
With out-of-stock warnings on the rise and consumer demand overwhelming supply chains, flea market and swap meet sellers everywhere are facing inflationary pricing. In order to maintain their margins, vendors must decide the best ways to deal with the rising costs of goods without dumping it all on the customers and risking their loyalty. Price […]
How to Turn a Window Shopper Into a Buyer
The competition can be fierce at flea markets and swap meets. Especially at the larger markets that have so many booths to look at, it can be hard to capture the attention of passersby. In order to stand out from the other vendors, you need more than just captivating displays and fun decorations. Many consumers […]
5 Crucial Steps to Establish Loyal Customers
Consumer preferences are always changing, but once the pandemic hit, shopper expectations drastically modified and had sellers scrambling around just to keep up with demand. Now that retail is slowly going back to normal, some changes are here to stay and will be prevalent even into 2022. According to research from Tidio, only 17 percent […]
Sell More with These Display Tips
The key to attracting shoppers to your booth and ultimately making a sale is through captivating displays. There is so much flea market and swap meet vendors can do to decorate, especially around certain holidays. From lights and fixtures to signage and utilizing bright colors, the possibilities are endless. Here are our top tips to […]
Black Friday Readiness Guide
With flea market and swap meet vendors looking to entice shoppers back to their booths after months of disruption, Black Friday is the perfect time to get them excited. Despite the uncertainty of the Delta variant, many consumers plan to do their holiday shopping in person this year, so get ready to supply a lot […]
5 Tips for Extreme Holiday Sales
The holidays are just around the corner, and it is back to business as usual! 2020 may have thrown us all for a loop, but consumers are excited to get out there and do their gift shopping in person. Flea markets and swap meet vendors have a great advantage with their unlimited bargains and low […]
How to Take the Perfect Product Photos
Quality product photos are crucial to the online buying process. Today, roughly two-thirds of consumer purchase decisions are made solely based on product photography, and this can be attributed to the increase in ecommerce shopping during the pandemic. While there is only so much you can say about a product with a limited amount of […]
A Reseller’s Guide to Vintage Fashion
#Vintage is trending! High waistlines, bold patterns, retro t-shirts, and vintage accessories are in style right now. Fast fashion brands are mass-producing vintage-inspired pieces, with consequently poor quality and environment blight, but consumers want the real thing, and they are willing to pay for it. This article explores fashion trends throughout history, reseller tips and […]