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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.

#BoutiqueChat 229 | Creating a Business with Impact

Episode #229: Creating a Business with Impact

October 15, 2019

Ashley LeMieux, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, joins us for Creating a Business with Impact. Ashley always had a dream of becoming a writer, but also the longing to help others. She gives us her back story on how the Shine Project came to be and all the lives it’s been able to impact. Not only that, but Ashley let’s us know how dealing with pain doesn’t have to bring us down, but teach us how to live our life to the fullest. This story will pull at your heart strings and keep you inspired to do more and be more than you once thought.

Why You Should Offer a “Buy Now, Pay Later” Payment Method

October 12, 2019

<Guest Blog Post> There are so many aspects that go into running your eCommerce store – finding the right combination of products, creating eye-catching product pages with tasteful images, reaching relevant customers with your marketing efforts, managing inventory and shipping…the decision of which payment option to use probably falls to the bottom of your to-do list. But offering a buy now and pay later payment option like Sezzle can help

Episode #228: 5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets

October 8, 2019

Today Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at Dallas Market Center, joins us for 5 Tips for attending apparel markets + how to maximize your market experience. Amy gives us some amazing tips on going to market, whether it’s your first time or you are a veteran market buyer! She gives us valuable information on why going market is so important, how to plan your time at the market, what to expect at Dallas Market Center this October, upcoming trends, and soo much more. The lovely and bubbly Amy will keep you all ears in this episode, so bring along your notepad and pen!

Episode #227: Successful Business By Knowing Your Customer

October 2, 2019

Today Dani Flaming, owner of the Fringed Pineapple, joins us for Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer. Dani comes on the show today in the height of winning Idaho’s Overall Boutique of the Year and the top 10 Global Boutique of the Year. She tells us what it’s like to run a powerful, small-town business. Dani gives us insight on what social media outlets work best for her, how she stays real, and why finding your ideal customer is so important. In this episode, you’ll get some prime tips on the do’s and don’t of starting a business.

How To Use Personalized Transactional Emails To Boost Your Business

September 30, 2019

<Guest Blog Post> Transactional emails can help you combat saturation, lack of visibility, and continue to foster customer retention. These emails are often under-leveraged, but when customized, they can increase sales and boost repeat purchases. There are different types of post-purchase emails that you can send to customers based on automated triggers and in tandem allowing you to display recommended products, deliver discount codes, incentivize referrals, and even drive traffic

Wholesale Picks For Your Boutique: Trucker Hats

September 27, 2019

Are you ready to shop wholesale for your boutique? We love these custom and unique hats and trucker hats wholesale for your boutique from vetted and quality Boutique Hub members!

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.

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