Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions
May 9, 2023
Ashley answers questions sent in by boutique owners, talking about inventory planning, margins, metrics, insurance and everything in between.
Ashley answers questions sent in by boutique owners, talking about inventory planning, margins, metrics, insurance and everything in between.
One of our favorite parts about attending apparel markets is seeing all the boutique owner fashion! If there is one thing boutique owners know how to do – it’s shop with style! Apparel markets are a great way to show off your boutique’s or personal style, network with like-minded boss babes, and leave an impression with great brands! The best way to do that in the boutique world starts with a cute outfit!
Balancing motherhood and your career can be a challenge that many women face. It can be tough balancing the act of excelling in your career to support your family and also maintain your independence, but to also feel like you are showing up for your kids and being the best mom.
As a small business owner, hosting a pop-up event is a great way to create buzz, engage with your community, and increase sales.
Why is Dallas the topic of so many buzzy conversations around shows, retail, and
reaching new customers? That’s because its community of contemporary brands
continues to grow at the same time as it attracts buyers eager to order. As better
retailers seek quality and unique designs to help them stand out, Dallas Market
Center has cultivated a growing number of trusted partners and emerging brands to
help them thrive.
The biggest takeaways from our Nashville Mastermind Event, a gathering of The Hub’s highest-earning and most experienced boutique owners.
Being a business owner is tough. And owning a retail business is even tougher. Now add in the stresses of managing your kids, sorting through piles of laundry, coping with Gran’s death, and making an overdue mortgage payment and you’ll start to feel like you’re at your whit’s end! So how do you cope? How do you handle the stress? Do you plow through & let the stress pile up? Do you guiltily eat french fries in the carpool line while choking back tears? Do you feel like you’re ready to give up?
Guest blog post provided by Switcher Studio Short-form video has dominated the social media landscape in recent years. We’re talking about vertical videos typically under one minute — AKA “snackable content,” Reels, Stories, Shorts, or TikToks. You know ‘em, you love ‘em, and guess what? They’re now a non-negotiable component of your boutique marketing strategy. (Surprise! 🎉) Why is short-form video important for boutique marketing? Not convinced? Here are just
Designer, wholesale rep and new boutique owner Kristyn DeBord Durbin shares her stories of working in the family business at Double J Saddlery and the western industry, as well as why she decided to open a kids boutique.
What does it mean to be a sustainable boutique, and why is it important? To celebrate Earth Day, we are highlighting the impact the fashion industry has on the environment and small business retailers who are making a difference and fostering change to create a more sustainable future through their businesses.
Ashley answers questions sent in by boutique owners, talking about inventory planning, margins, metrics, insurance and everything in between.
One of our favorite parts about attending apparel markets is seeing all the boutique owner fashion! If there is one thing boutique owners know how to do – it’s shop with style! Apparel markets are a great way to show off your boutique’s or personal style, network with like-minded boss babes, and leave an impression with great brands! The best way to do that in the boutique world starts with a cute outfit!
Balancing motherhood and your career can be a challenge that many women face. It can be tough balancing the act of excelling in your career to support your family and also maintain your independence, but to also feel like you are showing up for your kids and being the best mom.
As a small business owner, hosting a pop-up event is a great way to create buzz, engage with your community, and increase sales.
Why is Dallas the topic of so many buzzy conversations around shows, retail, and
reaching new customers? That’s because its community of contemporary brands
continues to grow at the same time as it attracts buyers eager to order. As better
retailers seek quality and unique designs to help them stand out, Dallas Market
Center has cultivated a growing number of trusted partners and emerging brands to
help them thrive.
The biggest takeaways from our Nashville Mastermind Event, a gathering of The Hub’s highest-earning and most experienced boutique owners.
Being a business owner is tough. And owning a retail business is even tougher. Now add in the stresses of managing your kids, sorting through piles of laundry, coping with Gran’s death, and making an overdue mortgage payment and you’ll start to feel like you’re at your whit’s end! So how do you cope? How do you handle the stress? Do you plow through & let the stress pile up? Do you guiltily eat french fries in the carpool line while choking back tears? Do you feel like you’re ready to give up?
Guest blog post provided by Switcher Studio Short-form video has dominated the social media landscape in recent years. We’re talking about vertical videos typically under one minute — AKA “snackable content,” Reels, Stories, Shorts, or TikToks. You know ‘em, you love ‘em, and guess what? They’re now a non-negotiable component of your boutique marketing strategy. (Surprise! 🎉) Why is short-form video important for boutique marketing? Not convinced? Here are just
Designer, wholesale rep and new boutique owner Kristyn DeBord Durbin shares her stories of working in the family business at Double J Saddlery and the western industry, as well as why she decided to open a kids boutique.
What does it mean to be a sustainable boutique, and why is it important? To celebrate Earth Day, we are highlighting the impact the fashion industry has on the environment and small business retailers who are making a difference and fostering change to create a more sustainable future through their businesses.
