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Five Reasons why Boutiques need iPhone and Android Mobile Apps

Guest Blog Post by Vajro Boutiques are wonderful places to shop for the most interesting things that aren’t run of the mill. And you can be certain that you won’t find 10 other people wearing the same thing you picked up from a boutique! But do people, and women in particular, have that kind of time nowadays to leisurely shop? No, they don’t! And that’s why online shopping is a

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Episode #36: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepting returns with no receipt or sending thank you cards after a big purchase. Every. Single. Second. Matters. From the moment your customers come in contact with your staff everything matters. This episode breaks down key points of how to train your staff, how to manage your time

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New Years Eve Wholesale for Boutiques

I know, I know it seems crazy to be thinking about the new year, but we can never plan too early! This holiday is a major one and there is nothing more that people love than getting dressed up and celebrating! We have reached out to some of our brand members to see what they have for the new year. Whether your customer is staying home (like me) to celebrate

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Blazers Aren’t Just For Work

An essential piece for your fall wardrobe is definitely the blazer. And we aren’t talking your fitted black go to work blazer. This piece has been revamped in so many amazing ways! With the wide variety of colors and prints, you’re destined to find one that matches your individual style. You may be shocked at the blazer come back, but this classic closet staple was bound to make its come

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Style How To: Mixing Patterns

Boutique Hub Guest Blog One of my absolute FAVORITE trends no matter the time of year is mixing patterns. I absolutely LOVE mixing my patterns, and I think that love is so strong because, for the longest time, I was too scared to try it! I’m not going to lie, this one can be a little tricky at first if you’re not used to it, but my best advice is to

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Episode #35: Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino

Finding new, fresh, and trendy pieces for your store is one of the key priorities as a boutique owner. Going to market is necessary and the sales reps you’ll find there can help you make it big, but as more and more wholesale shopping moves online, you need to know all of the resources available to retailers, like Fashion Domino.  Meet this new online fashion marketplace for wholesale, and enjoy

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What’s Trending This Fall?!

Today on the blog we discussing all the most popular trends this fall. From lime green to western, yes it’s true, we are here to help you incorporate them into your fall wardrobe! Gypsy Waltz || The Nolanville Skirt $24.50 Lime Green: You’ve maybe spotted this trend because well, it’s hard to miss! All the top fashion influences have been sporting this look in some tasteful ways. Pairing this trend

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Cozy Night In

Welcome to the fall time ladies, or what seems to be better known as “cuffing season”. What is cuffing season exactly? It simply means the time of year when all the single people are trying to get “cuffed up” so they can hunker down for the cold months with someone special. But whether you’re already cuffed up or would rather fly solo this year, we all have one thing in

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Episode #34: How to Buy Direct in LA, with Fashion Buyer, Jacqueline Holmes.

Buying smarter means understanding your product lifecycle and getting the best quality and pricing for what you’re bringing in. Going to LA on a regular basis isn’t ideal, because well… life. That’s where a buyer like Jacqueline comes in. Jacqueline has been on both sides of the aisle as a boutique owner and buyer. In this episode, we talk misconceptions buying in LA, how to build partnerships with vendors and

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Five Reasons why Boutiques need iPhone and Android Mobile Apps

Guest Blog Post by Vajro Boutiques are wonderful places to shop for the most interesting things that aren’t run of the mill. And you can be certain that you won’t find 10 other people wearing the same thing you picked up from a boutique! But do people, and women in particular, have that kind of time nowadays to leisurely shop? No, they don’t! And that’s why online shopping is a

Read More

Episode #36: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepting returns with no receipt or sending thank you cards after a big purchase. Every. Single. Second. Matters. From the moment your customers come in contact with your staff everything matters. This episode breaks down key points of how to train your staff, how to manage your time

Read More

New Years Eve Wholesale for Boutiques

I know, I know it seems crazy to be thinking about the new year, but we can never plan too early! This holiday is a major one and there is nothing more that people love than getting dressed up and celebrating! We have reached out to some of our brand members to see what they have for the new year. Whether your customer is staying home (like me) to celebrate

Read More

Blazers Aren’t Just For Work

An essential piece for your fall wardrobe is definitely the blazer. And we aren’t talking your fitted black go to work blazer. This piece has been revamped in so many amazing ways! With the wide variety of colors and prints, you’re destined to find one that matches your individual style. You may be shocked at the blazer come back, but this classic closet staple was bound to make its come

Read More

Style How To: Mixing Patterns

Boutique Hub Guest Blog One of my absolute FAVORITE trends no matter the time of year is mixing patterns. I absolutely LOVE mixing my patterns, and I think that love is so strong because, for the longest time, I was too scared to try it! I’m not going to lie, this one can be a little tricky at first if you’re not used to it, but my best advice is to

Read More

Episode #35: Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino

Finding new, fresh, and trendy pieces for your store is one of the key priorities as a boutique owner. Going to market is necessary and the sales reps you’ll find there can help you make it big, but as more and more wholesale shopping moves online, you need to know all of the resources available to retailers, like Fashion Domino.  Meet this new online fashion marketplace for wholesale, and enjoy

Read More

What’s Trending This Fall?!

Today on the blog we discussing all the most popular trends this fall. From lime green to western, yes it’s true, we are here to help you incorporate them into your fall wardrobe! Gypsy Waltz || The Nolanville Skirt $24.50 Lime Green: You’ve maybe spotted this trend because well, it’s hard to miss! All the top fashion influences have been sporting this look in some tasteful ways. Pairing this trend

Read More

Cozy Night In

Welcome to the fall time ladies, or what seems to be better known as “cuffing season”. What is cuffing season exactly? It simply means the time of year when all the single people are trying to get “cuffed up” so they can hunker down for the cold months with someone special. But whether you’re already cuffed up or would rather fly solo this year, we all have one thing in

Read More

Episode #34: How to Buy Direct in LA, with Fashion Buyer, Jacqueline Holmes.

Buying smarter means understanding your product lifecycle and getting the best quality and pricing for what you’re bringing in. Going to LA on a regular basis isn’t ideal, because well… life. That’s where a buyer like Jacqueline comes in. Jacqueline has been on both sides of the aisle as a boutique owner and buyer. In this episode, we talk misconceptions buying in LA, how to build partnerships with vendors and

Read More
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