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Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know

Sara Burks, the Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub joins your host Ashley Alderson to talk about the 5 ESSENTIALS to growing a successful boutique business and their Retail Bootcamp program. Are you operating only in the art of retail, or the science? Sara and Ashley cover the most common mistakes and opportunities every retailer must look for!

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Travel Essentials: Wholesale boutique accessories

Ya’ll—Here I sit, staring out the window while typing this blog and all I see is the wind blowing 5-foot drifts of snow into my front yard.  So naturally, I’m dreaming of a beach somewhere with a drink in my hand. These are the travel essentials: wholesale boutique accessories. I’m assuming I’m not alone in this, so we reached out to our Boutique Hub vendors to get some of their

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Wholesale Spring Essentials

If you are from the midwest, like me, I think we can all agree that spring can’t come soon enough–today, we pulled together some of our favorite pieces to get us ready for the upcoming season!  I’m personally loving the rabbit hair scrunchies & the adorable coin necklaces. Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices

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Starting 2019 Off Right: 10 Tips for A Successful 2019

Happy New Year ladies!  At the end of 2018, we brought you tips on how to clear out old inventory, ways to take care of yourself in the new year and today we are bringing you tips on how to take care of your business in 2019! Below you will find a list of 10 different things you can do to make your new year a successful one!  From cleaning

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Episode #41: Finishing the Year Strong and Starting 2019 with a Bang

We’re not just talking about finishing the year strong in your business, it’s your entire life. That last week of holiay sales is a tough one, but preparing yourself for an amazing start to 2019 can have amazing psychological effects that last all year long. This episode is full of tips to make this happen. >> EPISODE 41 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes << Don’t Have iTunes? Listen on Libsyn

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Ready To Ship: Last Minute Wholesale Gifts For Boutiques To Stock Now

Raise your hand if you procrastinated and still need items for the holiday? I know I’m guilty– Not to worry though, The Boutique Hub has you covered with some pretty cute things from member wholesale brands! Here is a quick roundup of adorable, ready to ship gifts. Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below

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Episode #40: How to truly serve your customers & your staff, with Jason Stoker, co-owner of Deep South Marketing, Deep South Pout, Love Poppy Jewels and Social Shop

Our guest today owns four businesses that serve the retail industry. Jason knows every side of the boutique world, so get your pen ready! Jason’s wife Shannon started her boutique Deep South Pout in 2011. Short after, the Stokers’ and their business partners started a wholesale jewelry line, a wholesale graphic tee company, and a social selling platform. >> EPISODE 40 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes << Don’t Have iTunes?

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Personal Client Relationships: The Most Important Thing to Grow Your Business

Guest Blog Building personalized relationships with your existing customers may not be the squeaky wheel in your business, but it is the most important thing to do if you want to survive in today’s retail world. With the popularity of 2-day shipping (even 2-hour shipping depending on where you live) and the broad array of assortment your clients can find online, the value a boutique brings is the personal relationship

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It’s the Little Things, like Stationary  

Girls—We are so excited about the cute stationery designs we have to share with you today!  Whether you are looking for stationery to carry in your store, or some to purchase for yourself, we have some amazing styles & brands to share with you!   With email, text messages, facebook messenger & google calendar-it’s easy to forget about the art of the handwritten note or a cute weekly planner–surprise your

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Loss Leaders: Selling the Right Product at the Right Price and Time

Guest Blog It’s not a secret that we’re all here to make money. There may be plenty of other things we’re here for like passion for our products, customers, vendors, and communities, but at the end of the day, we are here to make a living. To do that, we know that we need to sell the right product at the right price at the right time. We talk about

Read More »

Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know

Sara Burks, the Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub joins your host Ashley Alderson to talk about the 5 ESSENTIALS to growing a successful boutique business and their Retail Bootcamp program. Are you operating only in the art of retail, or the science? Sara and Ashley cover the most common mistakes and opportunities every retailer must look for!

Read More »

Travel Essentials: Wholesale boutique accessories

Ya’ll—Here I sit, staring out the window while typing this blog and all I see is the wind blowing 5-foot drifts of snow into my front yard.  So naturally, I’m dreaming of a beach somewhere with a drink in my hand. These are the travel essentials: wholesale boutique accessories. I’m assuming I’m not alone in this, so we reached out to our Boutique Hub vendors to get some of their

Read More »

Wholesale Spring Essentials

If you are from the midwest, like me, I think we can all agree that spring can’t come soon enough–today, we pulled together some of our favorite pieces to get us ready for the upcoming season!  I’m personally loving the rabbit hair scrunchies & the adorable coin necklaces. Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices

Read More »

Starting 2019 Off Right: 10 Tips for A Successful 2019

Happy New Year ladies!  At the end of 2018, we brought you tips on how to clear out old inventory, ways to take care of yourself in the new year and today we are bringing you tips on how to take care of your business in 2019! Below you will find a list of 10 different things you can do to make your new year a successful one!  From cleaning

Read More »

Episode #41: Finishing the Year Strong and Starting 2019 with a Bang

We’re not just talking about finishing the year strong in your business, it’s your entire life. That last week of holiay sales is a tough one, but preparing yourself for an amazing start to 2019 can have amazing psychological effects that last all year long. This episode is full of tips to make this happen. >> EPISODE 41 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes << Don’t Have iTunes? Listen on Libsyn

Read More »

Ready To Ship: Last Minute Wholesale Gifts For Boutiques To Stock Now

Raise your hand if you procrastinated and still need items for the holiday? I know I’m guilty– Not to worry though, The Boutique Hub has you covered with some pretty cute things from member wholesale brands! Here is a quick roundup of adorable, ready to ship gifts. Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below

Read More »

Episode #40: How to truly serve your customers & your staff, with Jason Stoker, co-owner of Deep South Marketing, Deep South Pout, Love Poppy Jewels and Social Shop

Our guest today owns four businesses that serve the retail industry. Jason knows every side of the boutique world, so get your pen ready! Jason’s wife Shannon started her boutique Deep South Pout in 2011. Short after, the Stokers’ and their business partners started a wholesale jewelry line, a wholesale graphic tee company, and a social selling platform. >> EPISODE 40 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes << Don’t Have iTunes?

Read More »

Personal Client Relationships: The Most Important Thing to Grow Your Business

Guest Blog Building personalized relationships with your existing customers may not be the squeaky wheel in your business, but it is the most important thing to do if you want to survive in today’s retail world. With the popularity of 2-day shipping (even 2-hour shipping depending on where you live) and the broad array of assortment your clients can find online, the value a boutique brings is the personal relationship

Read More »

It’s the Little Things, like Stationary  

Girls—We are so excited about the cute stationery designs we have to share with you today!  Whether you are looking for stationery to carry in your store, or some to purchase for yourself, we have some amazing styles & brands to share with you!   With email, text messages, facebook messenger & google calendar-it’s easy to forget about the art of the handwritten note or a cute weekly planner–surprise your

Read More »

Loss Leaders: Selling the Right Product at the Right Price and Time

Guest Blog It’s not a secret that we’re all here to make money. There may be plenty of other things we’re here for like passion for our products, customers, vendors, and communities, but at the end of the day, we are here to make a living. To do that, we know that we need to sell the right product at the right price at the right time. We talk about

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How To Make An Extra $500 a Month In Your Business

As a boutique owner, you understand the importance of having a steady stream of income. However, sometimes you might find yourself struggling to make ends meet, especially during slow seasons. The good news is that there are several ways to make an extra $500 a month in your boutique business. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most effective strategies to help you boost your revenue.

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