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Demand for Pet Supplies is Creating Opportunity for Boutique Owners

June 5, 2020

Just when retailers were starting to settle in after the holidays we got blindsided by another shift in the market! Yes, 2020 has thrown retailers for a loop yet again and with change comes opportunity! As retailers we adapt, we shift our offerings to accommodate changing trends, demands, and mindsets! Not only has the way we do business changed, so have our customers! We talk a lot about customer persona

Creating a Customer Loyalty Program

June 3, 2020

Today Elizabeth Presher, Founder of Grit and Grace Digital Marketing, joins us for Creating a Customer Loyalty Program. Beth was a former boutique owner and then evolved into the owner of a digital marketing company. She’s here to share all her knowledge on how you can create a customer loyalty program that actually works! She also goes over Facebook messenger automation, retention strategy, and the common mistakes boutique owners make when starting their loyalty programs. Tune in to get all the details!

New Dressing Room Protocol Ideas After COVID-19 for Retailers

June 2, 2020

Have you instilled a new dressing room protocol because of COVID-19? Making customers feel comfortable in your space is so important. This leads everyone scrambling to find a comfort zone with our customers when it comes to trying on clothing in your boutique.

What to Do if Your Store is Looted

June 2, 2020

While there is a very deep message and discussion to have as a society today about riots and the racial tensions behind them, we want to take this time to focus only on the topic of recovery from looting or destruction. What to do if your store is looted. While insurance may or may not cover looting, how you can recover.

Father’s Day Wholesale Clothing & Accessories

May 28, 2020

Father’s day is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to order your wholesale father’s day items! Any father out there will adore these thoughtful and unique pieces.

The Importance of Finding Your Why

May 26, 2020

Today Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Author, joins us for The Importance of Finding Your Why. Jess’s journey in becoming an entrepreneur will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. She goes over why she started her company, what it was like sourcing materials for the first time, and how important it is to have a purpose behind your business. With Jess’s inspiring words and humbling experiences she shares, you won’t want today’s episode to end! Tune in to hear all the details.

Fourth of July Wholesale Clothing & Accessories

May 21, 2020

Have you ordered your Fourth of July wholesale pieces yet?! If not, you’re in luck! We pulled some of our favorite 4th of July pieces from our vetted wholesale brands and vendors here on the Hub.

Adapting to the New Normal in Retail

May 19, 2020

Today Heather Orscheln, Founder of Revel Boutique, joins us for Adapting to the New Normal in Retail. Heather is a true example of practicing adaption and seeing the successful results of it. She goes over how her side business grew into an empire, what it’s like carrying nationally known brands, and how she managed to grow her business during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in to hear more about Heather’s incredible journey in becoming a successful boutique owner, even through the challenging times.

How to Relaunch Your Retail Business After the Coronavirus

May 18, 2020

What will the new normal after Covid-19 Coronavirus be like for storefront boutique retailers? Use these tips to relaunch your boutique.

Let’s help you create a clear plan to maximize the re-opening of your brick and mortar boutique.

Knowing Your Numbers

May 12, 2020

Today Christyne Gray, Founder of She Profits Now, joins us for Knowing Your Numbers. Numbers aren’t as scary as they look, and Christyne is here to prove that! She goes over financial tips for beginners to veterans, discusses what tools you need to create a foolproof financial system, and reveals that you’ll have more creative freedom when you understand your numbers. Today’s episode is one you will not want to