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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 11:20:30 AM
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What do you think of this idea?
The beauty shop where I get my hair done is located on the historic downtown main street in our town. the owner has the shop set up in the back of the building. In the front of the building is a large space that is being under-utilized. (She has two racks of beauty products displayed. That is all in the whole area) There are two wonderful bay display windows on the front of the building that are not decorated.
I am thinking I will propose to her that she develop that space into a mini craft mall. There isn't a craft mall in the area and there are many crafters in our town as evidenced by the Christmas Craft Show held every year. The cost would be minimal (wood, paint, and advertising) She could charge rent for the spaces or charge a commission. What do you think??? Any suggestions on how to present the idea to her???
Sherone
http://farmgirlcrossroads.etsy.com
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 2:04:49 PM
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Go for it, alls she can say is no....
Farmgirl Sister #368
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 3:27:02 PM
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Just remember some one has to be there to manage the craft store. She will not be able to it when working on her clients.
Diana
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 4:32:06 PM
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Maybe you could present it to her as something that would benefit her business. Maybe beauty related crafts like makeup bags, hair accesories, hankies etc. She should be able to jury in the items she wants and she could get a commission. Ive never heard of a craft store/beauty shop before but I would go to it if I had. :)
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 4:39:03 PM
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Maybe people interested in selling there could volunteer to staff the place a few hours a week, work on their craft right there and "tend the store". sounds like a win-win proposition if you can find enough people to stock and staff it.
"You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.....
But you can be happy if you've a mind to. All you've gotta do in knuckle down, buckle down and do it, do it, do it!" |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 1:13:52 PM
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She already has staff that run her cash register for her. They manage the tanning beds and do cleaning and such. She could just add cashiering for the crafts to their duties and use some of the proceeds from renting the booths to counteract some of the wages she is already paying.
The reason I want her to do this is because I want to rent a booth, but not run the whole thing by myself. Selfish, huh?
I do like the idea of limiting the craft items to Hair, Beuaty, and Fashion related stuff. Thx, Sara.
Also, if she did not want to use her staff, we may be able to pull off the co-op idea that Cindy has.
More ideas???? More discussion???? What do you think?????
Sherone
http://farmgirlcrossroads.etsy.com
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 1:34:30 PM
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Stil a good idea.
Diana
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MeadowCrone
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Bernadine
Island Park and Salem
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 11:09:47 AM
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I think you should go for it.
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dandelionhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Debbie
Plymouth
Mass
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2010 : 1:42:38 PM
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Hi Sherone!
I like your idea! I was a hairdresser and salon owner for many years! I always thought the idea of a boutique in the retail area was a neat one. Ours was always filled with " hair and skin products" so we never ventured into other items. I like the idea of the items being " beauty " related as well...I can see selling small hand made bags/totes,made from recycled fabric or fabric remnents, knitted items such as small purses, and scarves, and hand painted clothing items. You could incorporate some items using the Salon Name to show you personalize items as well..This might help you sell more items to the existing salon customers too! Jewlery would be another great item to offer in your boutique space. As far as how to manage the space. You could offer to pay a flat fee for the space and manage it yourself. You could have the receptionist keep a seperate cash box and receipt booklet so that all sales made would go directly to you. You could also offer her a percentage of your total sales each month instead of monthly rent.
O.k... just food for thought!
Good luck with your idea.. keep at it... something will click!
Deb www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.com
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2010 : 09:37:13 AM
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Thanks for the ideas!! I spoke with the owner and she was hesitant to turn the whole area into a "craft mall". She has, however, given me permission to set up a booth for my totes, aprons and purses. I will pay her 20% of all sales and she will handle the book-keeping. I have to take care of the construction of the 10x10 booth and if I leave, I have to return the area back to it's original condition. My hope is that she will see how nice it looks and how well things sell and she will think about opening other booths.
I'll let you know how it goes. Maybe ya'll can try the idea in your areas!!
Sherone
http://farmgirlcrossroads.etsy.com
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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dandelionhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Debbie
Plymouth
Mass
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2010 : 5:41:35 PM
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Hi Sherone!
Wonderful! Sounds like a great start! I just bet other artists and crafters will be interested in doing just what you are! Best of luck to you strutting your stuff!!!
keep us posted!
Deb~ www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.com
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 2:45:22 PM
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Originally posted by sherone_13
What do you think of this idea?
The beauty shop where I get my hair done is located on the historic downtown main street in our town. the owner has the shop set up in the back of the building. In the front of the building is a large space that is being under-utilized. (She has two racks of beauty products displayed. That is all in the whole area) There are two wonderful bay display windows on the front of the building that are not decorated.
I am thinking I will propose to her that she develop that space into a mini craft mall. There isn't a craft mall in the area and there are many crafters in our town as evidenced by the Christmas Craft Show held every year. The cost would be minimal (wood, paint, and advertising) She could charge rent for the spaces or charge a commission. What do you think??? Any suggestions on how to present the idea to her???
Sherone
http://farmgirlcrossroads.etsy.com
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 2:47:53 PM
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| I own my shop also. Our industry is all about change and I think she will love the idea. If she works behind the chair in addition to owning it be warned she might put you to work on your idea :) |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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