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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,

GROW YOUR RETAIL BUSINESS

August 11, 2019

This year’s economic boom indicates that it is now the optimum time to think about growing your retail business. In this regard, business owners should ponder the benefits of a point of sale system.

Mental Health For The Boutique Owner

August 9, 2019

The Boutique Hub’s Chief of Operations & Events, Beth Leahy, shares her nine tips to staying cool, calm and collected while traveling for work including making a schedule, sticking to a routine and everything in between!

3 Ways to Buy Right For Your Boutique

July 18, 2019

This article will show you how to use data to buy at the right price for your boutique. While shopping at Dallas Market Center, The Boutique Hub’s Founder, Ashley Alderson, met up with Josh Orr from Streamline, a tech company helping retailers search out the right POS software, build websites, and manage ongoing tech support across all digital mediums. Together, they chatted about 3 ways Boutique Owners can become smarter

Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

June 25, 2019

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!

8 Pinterest Marketing Tips for Boutiques

June 23, 2019

Build your brand, gain followers and increase your reach with our Pinterest tips for boutiques. Pinterest is a powerful tool for growth and should be in every boutique owner’s marketing stack.

Intrigue and Hanging: Out a Retail Industry Metric

June 9, 2019

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

Boutique Business: Profit First

June 4, 2019

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.

Boutique Business: 10 Must Knows

May 28, 2019

Our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week explaining the top 10 things you need to know when starting a business. But don’t go to far yet, this isn’t just for newbie business owners. This episode is loaded with tips that are important for any business owner, going back to the basics is always beneficial to your business! Ashley gives us some prime information on multiple topics; from legal tips, to knowing your numbers, finding your tribe, and SO much more!

Analytics For Hubbies

May 19, 2019

Using Analytics is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business. In fact, in today’s data-driven, on-demand world, it’s impossible to be viable without it. Here are the essential analytics reports every boutique owner needs!