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THE-BAC.EDU / CE ists who have returned for the past two summers, to her sis- ter, her mom, and even customers who volunteer to work in both locations. Several of her regulars take shifts in exchange for merchandise credit and never find it a chore. "It means a lot to me that they think it's fun to be in my store," she says. Loop's Gordon also relies on customers—and communi- ty—to provide some of the staffing in her stores. She recalls one retired schoolteacher who came in one day a week for six months to help out. "That's what has kept me going," she says. "It's much more than just buying clothes…especially when people first move here, it can be lonely, so I try to make it social." To that end, she is always working to make con- nections among her customers. "I hope this can be a place to start building community," she says. However much Gordon wants to provide a gathering place, she is learning that her people-pleasing nature may not be the best characteristic for running a business. "The hardest part, I've learned, is [that] people who are successful in business must care less about making friends," she says. Her desire to please the consigners has led her to & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL Are you inspired by interior spaces? Stand-alone courses and certificate programs including Kitchen & Bath Design and Residential Interiors. TOP 5 IN THE NATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN 320 Newbury Street Boston MA 02115 (617) 585-0101 ce@the-bac.edu The BAC is ranked within the Top 5 in the Nation by DesignIntelligence for our CIDA-accredited Bachelor and Master of Interior Design degree programs. Vintage Edition Delicate jewelry and on-trend clothing and accessories at Re-find. January/February 2012 nshoremag.com January/February 2012 nshoremag.com 97