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Boutique Hub 3.0: Dashboard (Phase 4)

The dust has finally settled from our big trip to Atlanta for the 2019 Boutique Summit! Events like The Boutique Summit always remind us what an incredible community our members we have, and reinvigorate us to fulfill our mission of helping to build and better the boutique retail industry. Presented by The Boutique Hub. As we mentioned back in January, 2019 is the year of “Relaunch: The Boutique Hub 3.0”,

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Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Today our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub and Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked. No matter where you are at in your business journey, it’s always good to go back to the playbook. Sara and Ashley cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more!

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#BOUTIQUEBOSSPLANNER

The #1 Tool For Successful Boutique Owners

#BOUTIQUEBOSSPLANNER, The #1 tool for successful boutique owners Plan your work, then work your plan. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Whether you own a brand or a boutique, there’s no way to plan all aspects of your business, in addition to scheduling your family activities or personal life! Until now. We’ve been sitting on this project since Fall 2018, and we have been so excited to release it to you–and now

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Clothing Boutique Podcast

7 Keys to Productivity

Our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week on the 7 Keys to Productivity. Ashley goes over topics such as managing your calendar & to-do list, the best methods to managing your time, and so much more! All of this valuable information found in today’s podcast has saved Ashley and members of the Hub hours and hours of work, so tune in and bring along a notepad and pen!

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Intrigue and Hanging: Out a Retail Industry Metric

In the wake of approximately 12,000 store closures across the United States, there are still many retailers that aren’t just surviving in 2018, but thriving, too. A retail industry metric you should pay attention to. What’s the secret to their success? GETTING SHOPPERS INTO STORES WITH INTRIGUE & A PLACE TO HANGOUT Retailers are having success using almost anything that keeps shoppers on their toes, suggests the New York Times. This could mean keeping

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Staccato | The Boutique Hub

Brands We Love: Staccato

We’re getting ready to feature another Brand We Love today, with none other than Staccato! Established in 2005, Staccato is a Los Angeles based label creating clothes that are easy to layer and pair together. Staccato focuses on designing a beautiful range of basics, plaids, and knits, that your customers can effortlessly throw over their favorite pair of jeans so they can always be on the go. Staccato believes the

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Texas True Threads | The Boutique Hub

Texas True Threads: Brands We Love

When you’re looking to add a new wholesale brand to your lineup, we know that quality and top notch customer service are two very important qualities. Those qualities, among others, are characteristics of Texas True Threads, a brand based out of Spearman, Texas. Created by husband and wife team Chad and Mendy Riggins, Texas True Threads has everything from graphic tees to kimonos and cardigans, all designed to be worn

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Boutique Business: Profit First

Mike Michalowicz, author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host, gives us an abundant amount of business tips and his experience in becoming a successful entrepreneur. Todays podcast has an emphasis on “Profit First”, teaching business owners how paying yourself first can transform the ecosystem of your business. From the fear and downfalls to transformation and confidence, Mike covers it all! You want want to miss this mindset changing podcast.

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Hotline Hair Ties | The Boutique Hub

Hotline Hair Ties: Brands We Love

Hotline Hair Ties have been the same for YEARS, and don’t you think it’s time they were updated to not only fit your needs better, but to also be comfortable and stylish? Hotline Hair Ties are all that and more! They’re super strong and will hold together the messiest of messy buns. Because of their coil design, they grip hair firmly without pulling, tearing, or creasing your hair. “Lovelea Wholesale

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Boutique Hub 3.0: Dashboard (Phase 4)

The dust has finally settled from our big trip to Atlanta for the 2019 Boutique Summit! Events like The Boutique Summit always remind us what an incredible community our members we have, and reinvigorate us to fulfill our mission of helping to build and better the boutique retail industry. Presented by The Boutique Hub. As we mentioned back in January, 2019 is the year of “Relaunch: The Boutique Hub 3.0”,

Read More

Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Today our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub and Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked. No matter where you are at in your business journey, it’s always good to go back to the playbook. Sara and Ashley cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more!

Read More
#BOUTIQUEBOSSPLANNER

The #1 Tool For Successful Boutique Owners

#BOUTIQUEBOSSPLANNER, The #1 tool for successful boutique owners Plan your work, then work your plan. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Whether you own a brand or a boutique, there’s no way to plan all aspects of your business, in addition to scheduling your family activities or personal life! Until now. We’ve been sitting on this project since Fall 2018, and we have been so excited to release it to you–and now

Read More
Clothing Boutique Podcast

7 Keys to Productivity

Our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week on the 7 Keys to Productivity. Ashley goes over topics such as managing your calendar & to-do list, the best methods to managing your time, and so much more! All of this valuable information found in today’s podcast has saved Ashley and members of the Hub hours and hours of work, so tune in and bring along a notepad and pen!

Read More

Intrigue and Hanging: Out a Retail Industry Metric

In the wake of approximately 12,000 store closures across the United States, there are still many retailers that aren’t just surviving in 2018, but thriving, too. A retail industry metric you should pay attention to. What’s the secret to their success? GETTING SHOPPERS INTO STORES WITH INTRIGUE & A PLACE TO HANGOUT Retailers are having success using almost anything that keeps shoppers on their toes, suggests the New York Times. This could mean keeping

Read More
Staccato | The Boutique Hub

Brands We Love: Staccato

We’re getting ready to feature another Brand We Love today, with none other than Staccato! Established in 2005, Staccato is a Los Angeles based label creating clothes that are easy to layer and pair together. Staccato focuses on designing a beautiful range of basics, plaids, and knits, that your customers can effortlessly throw over their favorite pair of jeans so they can always be on the go. Staccato believes the

Read More
Texas True Threads | The Boutique Hub

Texas True Threads: Brands We Love

When you’re looking to add a new wholesale brand to your lineup, we know that quality and top notch customer service are two very important qualities. Those qualities, among others, are characteristics of Texas True Threads, a brand based out of Spearman, Texas. Created by husband and wife team Chad and Mendy Riggins, Texas True Threads has everything from graphic tees to kimonos and cardigans, all designed to be worn

Read More

Boutique Business: Profit First

Mike Michalowicz, author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host, gives us an abundant amount of business tips and his experience in becoming a successful entrepreneur. Todays podcast has an emphasis on “Profit First”, teaching business owners how paying yourself first can transform the ecosystem of your business. From the fear and downfalls to transformation and confidence, Mike covers it all! You want want to miss this mindset changing podcast.

Read More
Hotline Hair Ties | The Boutique Hub

Hotline Hair Ties: Brands We Love

Hotline Hair Ties have been the same for YEARS, and don’t you think it’s time they were updated to not only fit your needs better, but to also be comfortable and stylish? Hotline Hair Ties are all that and more! They’re super strong and will hold together the messiest of messy buns. Because of their coil design, they grip hair firmly without pulling, tearing, or creasing your hair. “Lovelea Wholesale

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