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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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How to Shop Apparel Markets

Learn how and why this major apparel trade show has emerged as the biggest on the east coast and how it caters to retailers, buyers, and even taste-making shoppers. Get the most out of your experience at Atlanta Apparel Mart with Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage’s insider advice.

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How to Sell Shoes In Your Boutique

Sara Resnick, Representative at Chinese Laundry, shares her vast experience in the wholesale business. She gives us important tips on how vender/boutique owner relationships are so vital in creating a more profitable business.

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Merging Motherhood and a Boutique Business

Leslie Plank and Stacy Gnewkowski, Owners of Hawthorne Collection & Boutique come to the show to discuss the retail and wholesale side of their business, including the importance of involving your family in your company, along with social responsibility.

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Build Your Boutique and Create an Unforgettable Brand

Lisa Landers, owner of Swirl Boutique, with three California locations shares her experiences from starting her boutique to retaining clients across all channels. Lisa shares her most valuable marketing tips and talks about how she was able to get her boutique to over 60K Instagram followers.

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Fall 2019 Wholesale Trends

What’s trending in Fall 2019 Trends for Boutiques? Check out the wholesale take from Kelly Helfman of WWD MAGIC presented at the BoutiqueBoss Cocktail Party with The Boutique Hub in Las Vegas!

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Why the future of retail is in the hands of retail boutique owners!

A look back at The Boutique Hub in 2018 New Year’s has always been one of my favorite times of year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on all that the previous year and it’s accomplishments, celebrations and change (which honestly gets overlooked through the hustle and bustle we all face daily.)  It’s time for us to finally sit down and make clear plans for what’s to come in the

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11 New Years Resolutions for the Boutique Owner

Can you believe we are already approaching the end of 2018?  I don’t know about you, but I feel like this year completely flew!  Now with the hustle and bustle of year-end, along with clearing out inventory, buying gifts for my family & planning for 2019—I am exhausted!   So naturally, we have put together a list of 10 new years resolutions for you, the owner, to focus on in

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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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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 »

How to Shop Apparel Markets

Learn how and why this major apparel trade show has emerged as the biggest on the east coast and how it caters to retailers, buyers, and even taste-making shoppers. Get the most out of your experience at Atlanta Apparel Mart with Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage’s insider advice.

Read More »

How to Sell Shoes In Your Boutique

Sara Resnick, Representative at Chinese Laundry, shares her vast experience in the wholesale business. She gives us important tips on how vender/boutique owner relationships are so vital in creating a more profitable business.

Read More »

Merging Motherhood and a Boutique Business

Leslie Plank and Stacy Gnewkowski, Owners of Hawthorne Collection & Boutique come to the show to discuss the retail and wholesale side of their business, including the importance of involving your family in your company, along with social responsibility.

Read More »

Build Your Boutique and Create an Unforgettable Brand

Lisa Landers, owner of Swirl Boutique, with three California locations shares her experiences from starting her boutique to retaining clients across all channels. Lisa shares her most valuable marketing tips and talks about how she was able to get her boutique to over 60K Instagram followers.

Read More »

Fall 2019 Wholesale Trends

What’s trending in Fall 2019 Trends for Boutiques? Check out the wholesale take from Kelly Helfman of WWD MAGIC presented at the BoutiqueBoss Cocktail Party with The Boutique Hub in Las Vegas!

Read More »

Why the future of retail is in the hands of retail boutique owners!

A look back at The Boutique Hub in 2018 New Year’s has always been one of my favorite times of year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on all that the previous year and it’s accomplishments, celebrations and change (which honestly gets overlooked through the hustle and bustle we all face daily.)  It’s time for us to finally sit down and make clear plans for what’s to come in the

Read More »

11 New Years Resolutions for the Boutique Owner

Can you believe we are already approaching the end of 2018?  I don’t know about you, but I feel like this year completely flew!  Now with the hustle and bustle of year-end, along with clearing out inventory, buying gifts for my family & planning for 2019—I am exhausted!   So naturally, we have put together a list of 10 new years resolutions for you, the owner, to focus on in

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?

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Mastering Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Ensuring Compliance, and Creating a Great Workplace

Welcome back to the Boutique Chat podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Jackie Koch, a seasoned HR and recruiting professional turned consultant.

Building a business from the ground up is a thrilling journey filled with excitement and challenges. Often, entrepreneurs find themselves in uncharted territory when it comes to managing people. The transition from focusing solely on the product or service to leading a team can be overwhelming. In a recent podcast conversation between Ashley and Jackie Koch, the topic of navigating team building and leadership skills was explored, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs.

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Organic Marketing Techniques to Drive Sales to Your Small Business

In today’s digital age, marketing your small business effectively can seem like a daunting task, especially with the ever-changing landscape of social media algorithms and advertising trends. However, amidst the noise of paid promotions and sponsored content, there lies a powerful strategy that can help your business stand out: organic marketing. Let’s go over our tips for using organic marketing techniques to drive sales to your small business.

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