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Why Boutique Owners Are Turning to the Upcycled & Reselling Businesses

April 15, 2020

There is a big trend going on right now in the fashion industry and that’s the idea of turning something old into something new again (upcycle & resell). Ones man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Sustainable Fashion can mean a lot of things including custom creations, eco-friendly, fair & ethical, secondhand or vintage, etc. There are even a lot of successful companies out there who are adopting the “rent &

How to Create Successful Content for Boutique

April 14, 2020

Today Tamie Old, Founder of The House of Gentry Boutique, joins us for How to Create Successful Content for Boutique. Tamie goes over how and why she started her own online boutique and all the things she learned along the way. A few of the topics she discusses in today’s podcast include photography tips, what marketing channels she uses most, and how she sells her excess inventory. Tune in to hear more about Tamie’s entrepreneurial journey!

7 Small Business Tips & Strategies for Battling Through Down Times

April 10, 2020

Whether it’s a global pandemic, a major recession, natural disaster or any challenge that steps in your way…..there is always an opportunity to overcome if you look for it! Let’s look at 7 key Small Business Tips & Strategies for Battling Through Down Times.

Window Displays with a Message

April 8, 2020

Small businesses across the country are coming together to support those in their communities by joining the #aworldofhearts campaign. ‘A World of Hearts’ encourages spreading positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

April 7, 2020

Today Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, joins us for How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur. Tune in to hear more about Gigi’s back story and the most crucial tips that helped her create a nationwide franchise.

Tips for Hosting Virtual Team Meetings for Your Business

April 3, 2020

Wondering how to maximize virtual meetings for your business? FaceTime. Google Hangouts. Zoom. You’ve seen them all around, and chances are you’ve used one of these video call programs a time or two. But do you really have the hang of it?

What the CARES Act Means for Small Businesses

April 2, 2020

What is the Paycheck Protection Program – Essentially Free Money for your Small Business! On March 27th, Congress officially passed the CARES Act which opened up a new type of SBA lending program called the Paychecks Protection Program. What will prove to be a very popular option for small business owners that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, this program includes a forgiveness (loan) plan that potentially does

Save Your Retail Business From Extinction

March 31, 2020

Today Dan Holman, founder of the Wealthy Retailer, joins us for how to Save Your Retail Business From Extinction. Dan has 25 years of experience in the retail and service industries and is here today to share his wealth of knowledge in these areas. The retail business as a whole is shifting, and the most important thing to remember is adaptation prevents extinction. He goes over actions you can take in your business that will help you seize the opportunities at hand and share the attributes that will help you grow a successful retail business. There is a global economic crisis amongst us, tune in to hear the helpful advice on keeping your business strong.

Growing Your Business During the Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

Today Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, goes over how you can continue Growing Your Business During the Coronavirus. Ashley and the Hub team have been doing all they can to help all of you during this challenging time. Ashley has been speaking with all of you and in today’s podcast, she will be discussing the most frequently asked questions concerning this coronavirus outbreak. Tune in to hear the amazing tips Ashley provides to keep your small business growing during these difficult times.

COVID-19 Face Masks Resource

March 26, 2020

With medical supplies low right now in the midst of COVID-19, there are so many hospitals, medical facilities and just the general public needing FACE MASKS! So we created this blog post as a resource to help connect the community and get these crucial items to where they are needed most! Below is a list of some of our amazing members here in The Boutique Hub community that either have