I don't know if you guys know but I have a little (online) thrift store called Stratafords. It basically started from my inability to say no to pretty things, even when they wont fit me. So one October (2011) I bought skirts and blouses and stuff... It's been very slow, I haven't made that many sales but I enjoy it. The buying, the photo-taking and the shop up-keep in general.
It became clear at the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 that it's something at which I want to work harder and make a it a success. These images were taken yesterday (Sunday) of the latest stock and I thought I'd share some of the goals I have for the shop. You sharing with your friends and family (if you're in Johannesburg and South Africa) would make me happy.
2013 Goals For Stratafords:
1. Sell all current stock.
2. Grown the social media and interaction (I'm embarrassed to share the exact numbers, lol)
3. Build relationships with any and all customers.
4. Get word-of-mouth going (maybe local newspaper PR)
5. Seeking out good and varied stock.
6. Put up/share a stall at a market or fare by November.
Good night.
I personally think you have a cool dream regarding this Noms, and you should not give up on it.
ReplyDeleteThose shades are very cool btw, are you selling them?
p.s. when you thrift, please consider us minus sized persons tltltl
Thanks, Emma! I have quite a lot of these printed blouses in stock, hopefully I'll find each one a new home soon.
ReplyDeleteI know I've already thanked you for your kind words of encouragement and gushed about them but I thought I'd do it again. Thanks, Sindz.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on meeting your goals! I love those printed blouses!
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