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5 Essentials For Your Boutique Website

April 16, 2019

Is your e-commerce site maximizing these 5 key areas? Today on the show we are joined by Hot Mess Consulting Founder, Angela Froschl. She brings incredible insight as a boutique owner, website designer, Shopify, and branding expert. Her heart for helping boutique owners shines through as she shares a wealth of knowledge in how to craft a website experience that speaks to your customers, and drives success for your boutique.

Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know

April 9, 2019

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!

Creating Raving Customers For Life

April 4, 2019

What determines the way we would rate our shopping experiences? Is it the mood we took with us? Is it the amount of money we spent? Not likely. Our shopping experiences are greatly determined by the actions stores do or do not take. Here is a guide for creating raving customers. As a boutique owner, you are in a unique position to give customers exactly what they’re looking for. You

How to Shop Apparel Markets

April 2, 2019

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.

5 Reasons You Should Use The Tailwind App

March 29, 2019

There has never been a better time to use Pinterest for Business. Pro-bloggers, influencers, and brands have used the Tailwind App for years to their advantage, so why shouldn’t you? Here we are breaking down the 5 reasons you should be using it too!

How to Sell Shoes In Your Boutique

March 26, 2019

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.

Tax Deductions For Boutique Owners

March 24, 2019

Did you know that the IRS estimates that overall, small business owners pay an estimated 30% more in taxes by missing out on deductions? That’s crazy, right! Here are some tax deduction for boutique owners. < GUEST BLOG POST >Ladies, let’s bond together this year and make a commitment to being organized for the 2019 tax season, and prepared. Aside from the fact that your kitchen table is likely piled

Bath and Beauty Products Sure To Improve Your Look and Life

March 21, 2019

We all love our latest fashion but everyone is also all about some bath and beauty products too right! Who can resist some unique beauty products like makeup and haircare or some fun bath products perfect for gifts or a little pick-me-up for yourself! We rounded up some of our favorite bath and beauty items perfect for you and your customers! Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The

Merging Motherhood and a Boutique Business

March 19, 2019

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.

Build Your Boutique and Create an Unforgettable Brand

March 12, 2019

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.