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5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Episode #226: 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

September 24, 2019

Have you ever heard these myths? Or gotten caught up in why one of these just doesn’t work for you? Let’s smash – 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub. Today’s myths debunked are all about how you can increase your traffic and grow your sales. Ashley covers topics such as working with influencers, pricing, working with your team, and lots more! Grab a notebook and get ready to grow a thriving business.

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MASTERING REPLENISHMENT TO SAVE TIME, MONEY, AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS

September 23, 2019

<GUEST POST BLOG> As we’ve blogged about before, inventory management is one of the most critical components of running a retail business. It can also be one of the most technical parts of owning a retail business, with so many things to take into consideration. A major component of any successful inventory management strategy is replenishment. What is replenishment? Why does it matter? Replenishment is defined as filling-in merchandise or

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Point of Sale Marketing: The Power Behind Impulse Purchases

Point of Sale Marketing: The Power Behind Impulse Purchases

September 20, 2019

<Guest Blog Post> If you’re working in retail marketing, it’s very easy to get swept up in a sea of omnichannel beacons, experiential stores and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in stores like Amazon Go.  While the future is exciting, retailers also need to focus on what they can do now with the tools they have.  Let’s talk about point of sale (POS) marketing. It’s at the center of any

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DIY Boutique Holiday Display Ideas

DIY Boutique Holiday Display Ideas

September 19, 2019

The Holiday season is an opportunity for your boutique to stand out from the crowd. This week’s post features creative projects to help you create an inspired space for your customers to shop. These DIY boutique Holiday display ideas are proof positive that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your boutique look like a million bucks.

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Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

September 17, 2019

Today Marie Earthman, boutique owner and mom, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health in the retail business. Marie gives us her background on fighting a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety while managing to have a beautiful family and grow a well known Texas boutique. Though today’s topic is a hard one, it’s one that needs to be more widely talked about. Mental health issues affect so many of us, and Marie shows us you’re not alone, and why comparison is truly the thief of joy.

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10 Holiday Retail Sales Tips

September 13, 2019

This blog post is the first in our guest series with wholesale marketplace Tundra! These 10 Holiday Retails Sales Tips May Change The Way You Do Business. We’re thrilled to partner with them and bring insights about key trends in holiday retail to you along with business building tips from the Hub. The Holidays are just around the corner and we have a few great insider tips to share on

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Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger

September 3, 2019

Today Ben Parr, award winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and journalist, joins us for Demystifying Facebook Messenger. This episode is all about facing your fears! We are going deep into the world of marketing, so get ready to some take notes. Ben Parr explains to us the importance of using Facebook messenger for marketing. He also goes over the important topics such as; captivation marketing, comment capture, trends in ecommerce stores of ALL types, and so much more!

Read More »

The Boutique Customer is the Primary Channel

August 26, 2019

The Boutique Customer is the one channel that matters. In this guest blog post, you will learn why boutique customer service is the #1 sales channel. Today’s shoppers have more ways than ever before to shop their favorite brands. With so many channels at their fingertips, customers expect a higher level of choice, flexibility, and convenience, no matter where they shop.  When you see successful online-first brands, such as Casper and Warby Parker,

Read More »
5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Episode #226: 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

September 24, 2019

Have you ever heard these myths? Or gotten caught up in why one of these just doesn’t work for you? Let’s smash – 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub. Today’s myths debunked are all about how you can increase your traffic and grow your sales. Ashley covers topics such as working with influencers, pricing, working with your team, and lots more! Grab a notebook and get ready to grow a thriving business.

Read More »

MASTERING REPLENISHMENT TO SAVE TIME, MONEY, AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS

September 23, 2019

<GUEST POST BLOG> As we’ve blogged about before, inventory management is one of the most critical components of running a retail business. It can also be one of the most technical parts of owning a retail business, with so many things to take into consideration. A major component of any successful inventory management strategy is replenishment. What is replenishment? Why does it matter? Replenishment is defined as filling-in merchandise or

Read More »
Point of Sale Marketing: The Power Behind Impulse Purchases

Point of Sale Marketing: The Power Behind Impulse Purchases

September 20, 2019

<Guest Blog Post> If you’re working in retail marketing, it’s very easy to get swept up in a sea of omnichannel beacons, experiential stores and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in stores like Amazon Go.  While the future is exciting, retailers also need to focus on what they can do now with the tools they have.  Let’s talk about point of sale (POS) marketing. It’s at the center of any

Read More »
DIY Boutique Holiday Display Ideas

DIY Boutique Holiday Display Ideas

September 19, 2019

The Holiday season is an opportunity for your boutique to stand out from the crowd. This week’s post features creative projects to help you create an inspired space for your customers to shop. These DIY boutique Holiday display ideas are proof positive that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your boutique look like a million bucks.

Read More »
Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

September 17, 2019

Today Marie Earthman, boutique owner and mom, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health in the retail business. Marie gives us her background on fighting a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety while managing to have a beautiful family and grow a well known Texas boutique. Though today’s topic is a hard one, it’s one that needs to be more widely talked about. Mental health issues affect so many of us, and Marie shows us you’re not alone, and why comparison is truly the thief of joy.

Read More »

10 Holiday Retail Sales Tips

September 13, 2019

This blog post is the first in our guest series with wholesale marketplace Tundra! These 10 Holiday Retails Sales Tips May Change The Way You Do Business. We’re thrilled to partner with them and bring insights about key trends in holiday retail to you along with business building tips from the Hub. The Holidays are just around the corner and we have a few great insider tips to share on

Read More »

Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger

September 3, 2019

Today Ben Parr, award winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and journalist, joins us for Demystifying Facebook Messenger. This episode is all about facing your fears! We are going deep into the world of marketing, so get ready to some take notes. Ben Parr explains to us the importance of using Facebook messenger for marketing. He also goes over the important topics such as; captivation marketing, comment capture, trends in ecommerce stores of ALL types, and so much more!

Read More »

The Boutique Customer is the Primary Channel

August 26, 2019

The Boutique Customer is the one channel that matters. In this guest blog post, you will learn why boutique customer service is the #1 sales channel. Today’s shoppers have more ways than ever before to shop their favorite brands. With so many channels at their fingertips, customers expect a higher level of choice, flexibility, and convenience, no matter where they shop.  When you see successful online-first brands, such as Casper and Warby Parker,

Read More »

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