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#BOUTIQUEBOSS Store Swag Update! All proceeds go to Charity

Ok, girls-you might remember back in February we ran a contest for some new #BOUTIQUEBOSS swag for you, the boutique owner, to proudly represent your boutique owner status! If you were at Summit you have probably already seen some of these in person, but if not you are in for a treat because they are loaded up on our Boutique Boss Store and ready for purchase!   To give a little

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Episode #25: WWDMagic: Spring 19 Trends, Business Tips & Life in Fashion, with Kelly Helfman, Brand Director at WWDMagic

Viva Las Vegas! Before we attend one of the season’s biggest apparel markets, we are getting you ready to maximize your trip to Las Vegas. WWD Magic Brand Director, Kelly Helfman is breaking down everything you need to know from the shows all week, trend analysis of what’s coming for spring, and sharing insider business tips for boutiques. Kelly is a total mom meets fashionista and takes us inside of

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Back to School Wholesale Guide

It’s hard to believe that in less than a month everyone will be heading back to school!   While heading back to school can be a hectic time, we have done our homework and gathered some of our favorite pieces for everyone from students to teachers! Find these brands in our Wholesale Marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below are

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Episode #24: Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 1)

The Boutique Hub turns 5 years old this month and to celebrate we’re asking Ashley, the founder, anything and everything from business tips, to how she built the Hub, and the dirty secrets about her obsession with tacos and Will Ferrell.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series, so come back next week for more! Our followers on social media and member’s in our groups submitted these questions,

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Shopify (FREE) Apps That Can Benefit Every Online Boutique

GUEST BLOG Shopify is the perfect e-commerce solution for both small and large online shops that comes with some great built-in features — but sometimes your businesses need something extra to really make your online shop stand out and provide the best experience for your customers. The Shopify App Marketplace has tons of easy to use apps that allow you to add some features that are beneficial to you and

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The Fall Sandal Guide: A Few Favorite Picks for the Upcoming Season.

Can y’all believe we are officially in midsummer? My guess is that by now you are searching for fall colors, lightweight sweaters instead of tanks and chunkier sandals instead of strappy! While the seasonal transition can be somewhat daunting, we have taken the guesswork out of sandal shopping for fall and included some of our favorite styles from our Boutique Hub Brand Members below!   Find these brands in our

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Episode #23: Embracing Failure & Surviving. 2017 Global Boutique of the Year, The Lace Cactus and owner Kelsey Darby

We know, we’re a day late, but.. *que the bells and whistles* The Hub team was launching The 2018 Boutique Awards!! And holy cow, our boutique members rallied their customers. We’ve had 100,000+ votes in less than 24 hours. The timing couldn’t be better this week, then to have on the show the reining 2017 Global Boutique of the Year – The Lace Cactus, and founder Kelsey Darby of Hico,

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Beach-worthy Brands: Wholesale Pieces Perfect for Summer Time Fun

GUEST BLOG POST With the record heat waves, we thought it would be helpful to recap some of our favorite essentials for the beach, just in case you think your customers are still looking for a small summer escape!   Below is everything from bags to hats, to water bottles!  Some of the most essential items to make a trip to the beach a blast. Find these brands in our

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Episode #22: How to Succeed at Vendor Shows with Ruffles & Rust Expo, Camey Maldonado

In a four-month span, Camey can work with up to 800+ vendors and travel across 8 states by hosting the boutique specific, Ruffles and Rust Expo. She’s seen the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly booths, marketing, and customer service. In this episode, she’s sharing the tips she’s learned along the way to help you step up your game at your next pop up or vendor event! >>

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Episode #21: Maximizing Facebook Live and Plus Size Selling for your Boutique with Mindy Switzer

How can you maximize Facebook Live for your boutique AND successfully sell plus sizes? Mindy’s truthful, real personality shines in this episode like it does in her successful live videos. From markup strategy, Facebook algorithms, hiring a team, working with family, and organic growth, this episode is chalked full of golden nuggets that can change your business.   But more than that, we love how Mindy shares her story of being

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#BOUTIQUEBOSS Store Swag Update! All proceeds go to Charity

Ok, girls-you might remember back in February we ran a contest for some new #BOUTIQUEBOSS swag for you, the boutique owner, to proudly represent your boutique owner status! If you were at Summit you have probably already seen some of these in person, but if not you are in for a treat because they are loaded up on our Boutique Boss Store and ready for purchase!   To give a little

Read More

Episode #25: WWDMagic: Spring 19 Trends, Business Tips & Life in Fashion, with Kelly Helfman, Brand Director at WWDMagic

Viva Las Vegas! Before we attend one of the season’s biggest apparel markets, we are getting you ready to maximize your trip to Las Vegas. WWD Magic Brand Director, Kelly Helfman is breaking down everything you need to know from the shows all week, trend analysis of what’s coming for spring, and sharing insider business tips for boutiques. Kelly is a total mom meets fashionista and takes us inside of

Read More

Back to School Wholesale Guide

It’s hard to believe that in less than a month everyone will be heading back to school!   While heading back to school can be a hectic time, we have done our homework and gathered some of our favorite pieces for everyone from students to teachers! Find these brands in our Wholesale Marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below are

Read More

Episode #24: Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 1)

The Boutique Hub turns 5 years old this month and to celebrate we’re asking Ashley, the founder, anything and everything from business tips, to how she built the Hub, and the dirty secrets about her obsession with tacos and Will Ferrell.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series, so come back next week for more! Our followers on social media and member’s in our groups submitted these questions,

Read More

Shopify (FREE) Apps That Can Benefit Every Online Boutique

GUEST BLOG Shopify is the perfect e-commerce solution for both small and large online shops that comes with some great built-in features — but sometimes your businesses need something extra to really make your online shop stand out and provide the best experience for your customers. The Shopify App Marketplace has tons of easy to use apps that allow you to add some features that are beneficial to you and

Read More

The Fall Sandal Guide: A Few Favorite Picks for the Upcoming Season.

Can y’all believe we are officially in midsummer? My guess is that by now you are searching for fall colors, lightweight sweaters instead of tanks and chunkier sandals instead of strappy! While the seasonal transition can be somewhat daunting, we have taken the guesswork out of sandal shopping for fall and included some of our favorite styles from our Boutique Hub Brand Members below!   Find these brands in our

Read More

Episode #23: Embracing Failure & Surviving. 2017 Global Boutique of the Year, The Lace Cactus and owner Kelsey Darby

We know, we’re a day late, but.. *que the bells and whistles* The Hub team was launching The 2018 Boutique Awards!! And holy cow, our boutique members rallied their customers. We’ve had 100,000+ votes in less than 24 hours. The timing couldn’t be better this week, then to have on the show the reining 2017 Global Boutique of the Year – The Lace Cactus, and founder Kelsey Darby of Hico,

Read More

Beach-worthy Brands: Wholesale Pieces Perfect for Summer Time Fun

GUEST BLOG POST With the record heat waves, we thought it would be helpful to recap some of our favorite essentials for the beach, just in case you think your customers are still looking for a small summer escape!   Below is everything from bags to hats, to water bottles!  Some of the most essential items to make a trip to the beach a blast. Find these brands in our

Read More

Episode #22: How to Succeed at Vendor Shows with Ruffles & Rust Expo, Camey Maldonado

In a four-month span, Camey can work with up to 800+ vendors and travel across 8 states by hosting the boutique specific, Ruffles and Rust Expo. She’s seen the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly booths, marketing, and customer service. In this episode, she’s sharing the tips she’s learned along the way to help you step up your game at your next pop up or vendor event! >>

Read More

Episode #21: Maximizing Facebook Live and Plus Size Selling for your Boutique with Mindy Switzer

How can you maximize Facebook Live for your boutique AND successfully sell plus sizes? Mindy’s truthful, real personality shines in this episode like it does in her successful live videos. From markup strategy, Facebook algorithms, hiring a team, working with family, and organic growth, this episode is chalked full of golden nuggets that can change your business.   But more than that, we love how Mindy shares her story of being

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