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Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

November 14, 2019

Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks to help grow your following and engagement on Instagram. You can never learn too much about the world of influencing and Instagram, so grab your notebook and let’s get started!

The Boutique Summit 2020 Dates & Giveaway!

November 11, 2019

Question: What are the best days of the year for a boutique owner? Answer: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & The Boutique Summit So you’re probably wondering when The Boutique Summit 2020 is, right?? DRUM ROLL…… Are you doing a happy dance with us?? If you joined us in Atlanta last year, you’ll know we had a BLAST with a private tradeshow, phenomenal speakers, tons of photo ops, and many

Life After Your Boutique

November 5, 2019

Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label — about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

#WesternSummit Tickets

November 5, 2019

In case you’re not familiar with the event, #WesternSummit is a business growth conference for western industry business owners, brands and influencers, who are looking to increase their knowledge in marketing trends, growth strategy, and to connect with fellow leaders in the industry.Held on January 9, 2020, attendees will be able to hear from the industry’s leading companies, have access to hands-on training and strategy, collaborate and connect with other like-minded business owners, and set goals for the upcoming year.

Using Alternative Payments

October 30, 2019

Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s all about Sezzle and the revolutionary installment payment method they provide. Charlie gives us the background on how their company came to be, their mission, how to implement Sezzle into your business, and how it’s benefiting both customers & business owners. The future of payment is here, so you can’t miss out on this valuable knowledge that’s transforming our industry!

2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

October 28, 2019

Taking the time to plan is one of the easiest ways to make sure your business is on track, while giving you an incredible return on your time investment. Now, that planning is easier than ever before, with the 2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner.
Have you been patiently waiting for your 2020 BoutiqueBoss Planner? It’s almost here!! And we want you to be the first to know when it drops, before it sells out.
Here is where you can get on the 2020 early release list!

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN GRAPHIC TEES & GIFTS

October 25, 2019

Happy Halloween! Today’s post features some spooktacular Halloween graphic tees and gifts from our wholesale vendors! Be ahead of the curve this holiday season by shopping some of these amazing vendors from The Boutique Hub now. These wholesale products are so cute…it’s scary!!!

5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday

October 24, 2019

Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday. Ashley will be going over topics such as signage, the benefit of swag bags, promotion vs. sale, pop-ups, and lots more! We all know Ashley’s solo episodes are filled with amazing tips and tricks to run your business at full capacity, so don’t miss out!

6 Ways Boutiques Can Be Savvy Buyers

October 23, 2019

The Boutique Hub and Tundra have communities of thousands of buyers. Our boutique owners are always looking for more ways to confidently grow their business and become smarter buyers. Some of the questions we often hear are around retail best practices. They want to know about tracking metrics, as well as tips for sourcing products. So we’re bringing in industry experts Ashley Alderson and Cheryl Lim Tan. They are sharing

How to Make Sure You Purchase the Right POS Software the First Time

October 20, 2019

<Guest Blog Post> Every day we talk to unhappy retailers who tell us their current POS software is no longer working for them. They purchased their POS software based on their bank’s or credit card processor’s recommendation (a great revenue stream for them) or they have outgrown the software and the features of their POS software no longer match their needs.

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