How Many Contacts Does it Take to Make A Sale?

Seven! Research has shown that you will have seven contacts with your customers before they buy! Make them count! One, two, three, four, five, six, seven...ready to buy this great vintage piece? Okay, I couldn't resist...

This pretty rhinestone brooch is for sale in my vintage shop at http://goodneighborvintage.etsy.com Thanks for looking and Happy New Year! I thought this sparkly vintage rhinestone brooch was appropriate for the New Year! Remember guys, jewelry is a girls best friend~and guess what , you don't have to spend a fortune on nice jewelry for your women!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15508811

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17752288

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17555911

These are just a few of the pretty affordable items that I have in my vintage shop! Just convo me if you have any questions. I am not an expert in any area, but I promise to represent each piece as accurately as I can. I will always tell you about any flaws in the piece and the price will reflect the same.

Take good care my friends and I wish for you all the joy and happiness and prosperity you can imagine.

Happy New Year

Thank You

As I am thinking about what I want for myself and my family in this new year to come, I am totally shocked by the notion that what I want is what I have already been given.

• a family who loves me


• a little shop with a faithful customer base


• a time to rest


• a peaceful home


• a life without so much physical pain

Indeed I am blessed compared to so many others in our world and in our own neighborhoods who are struggling with a burden so heavy that it will break them. I just want to say Thank you to my Lord, my family, my friends and customers for inspiring me to be a better person tomorrow than I am today. I love you all.

If you have someone you would like to say thank you to, you may do it here also my friends...Happy New Year!

Having a Conversation or How to Network Part II

Okay, so you've figured out that having a conversation is an art form. Maintaining a conversation can be a challenge, but, as business owners, conversation leads to building relationships, networking and positive impressions. So how do you make sure that you have left a positive impression?

You end the conversation with appreciation. You show your partner that you enjoyed the interchange in an upbeat way. You always do this with a smile and a handshake, even if it means going around the table. This final exchange, this surge of goodwill if I may, will leave a lasting impression. Remember that this sign of appreciation is a compliment during the last moments of your meeting and will be remembered.

A Word About Photography

I would like to say a word or two about photography. I've looked at many pictures of items for sale and would like to give a word of advice. If you are trying to sell an item, take your photos in natural light if at all possible. Go outside and take your pictures. Try not to use a flash. A flash leaves bright spots on the item to be sold that could be interpreted as a flaw on the item.

Always think about your background and how it will reflect on your item. If you are photographing jewelry for sale, using mirrors in natural light will allow your buyers to see the front and inside of the piece and there will be no surprises for your buyers when they purchase your item.

Natural light will always showcase your item in the "best possible light."

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17556466

Vintage Jewelry For Sale

Beaded Vintage Necklace with Lampwork Beads and Silver Medallion
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17557018

Gorgeous Signed Lisner Adjustable Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17752288

Crown Trifari Bracelet and Earring Set~ Perfect!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15508811

Please contact me if you are interested in any of these great pieces!
http://goodneighborvintage.etsy.com
You can see many more vintage items in my store. Thanks for looking. Take good care.

Vintage Jewelry for Sale

Here are some links to items from my vintage store, Good Neighbor Vintage.
The second plate in the King and I "Shall We Dance" Collection
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17753513

Olive Green Faceted Lucite Bangle with Silver and Gold Confetti
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17556466

Fabulous Pegasus Coro Bracelet that dates to WWII
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17555911

Thanks for looking! You can always contact me through either store with questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
http://northshoreclay.etsy.com
http://goodneighborvintage.etsy.com

Taking it On

I'm at a time in my life to make some decisions. My fiftieth birthday is coming up and I couldn't be more excited. I have found strength over the past year that I couldn't imagine that I had. For the first time in my life, I feel like I'm doing well, I feel strong and alive. I'm making my way in this life and in this world. I am busy but it feels good. Having a handmade store takes work, and making a success of it takes even more work. Having a vintage store takes work and hopefully, success will follow, but either way, I'm taking it on...

http://northshoreclay.etsy.com

http://goodneighborvintage.etsy.com