Seven is the lucky number. Seven years, that is. Both the Global Winner of The Boutique Awards 2017 and the Global Runner-Up have been in business for seven years. While these two boutiques may not be similar in style, they certainly know how to work hard & inspire plenty of women. In fact, when our regional boutique awards winners were asked to name a role or business mogul they admire,
Join Us for ‘Fashion Fights’, a Community Movement Against Cancer in October! Throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, retailers worldwide offer their best efforts to raise money to fight this horrible disease and support the inspiring survivors that touch us all.  It’s time to fight like a girl, in our Fashion Fights movement! Inside of The Boutique Hub, with our Founder Ashley Alderson a cancer survivor herself
To some, fall might signal the smells of pumpkin spice or crisp apples, but all we can smell are the soft, fresh tones of Mixologie perfumes. Founded in 2015, Mixologie is a leader in the perfume industry, bringing boutiques and their customer’s high-end fragrances without the high-end price tag. Mixologie’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Smithville, Texas, just outside of Austin. Mixologie is proud to say they’re a
This month, we’re celebrating The Boutique Hot List with a super epic version…The Boutique Hot List | September, The Boutique Awards Finalists. Yes, you read that correctly. All of the pieces featured in this month’s Boutique Hot List are from boutiques and brands who were finalists in our first-ever Boutique Awards! The Boutique Awards had more than 4,000 boutiques nominated from around the world, and managed to garner more than
From over 400,000 votes cast, and 4,000 boutiques around the world nominated, the 2017 Boutique Awards Winners are here! Supporting small businesses and independent fashion boutique owners is defying what the media calls a ‘retail apocalypse,’ in a big way. Over the past 60 days, we’ve watched in awe as boutique shoppers from across the globe have gathered together to celebrate their favorite stores–stores that supply women, men and children
No matter where you live, sometimes mother nature is totally moody, and likes to swing from sweating your tail off, to freezing the same day. Â When we move from summer to fall, layers are key, and one of our favorite pieces to use for that extra layer whether for temperature or depth is a kimono. Whether you go with a light, breezy, sheer piece, or a heavier and darker kimono
Today we are talking about the 7 must-know financial tips for boutique owners. These critical financial skills are the key to longevity and growth in business.Â
Have you ever wanted the comfort level of shorts, but the glamorized feeling of flowy maxi? Well maxi shorts are here, and couldn’t be more ready to be apart of your wardrobe no matter what you define your personalized style to be. Dress your maxi shorts up with a solid colored top fitted or cropped, or for a relaxed everyday look, pair them with a graphic tee and funky pair
Here’s the scenario… You’ve hired a great employee. She’s always on time, does everything you ask, never complains and makes all the customers happy. You slowly build a relationship with her and begin to hand over more and more responsibilities. Because of the nature of her job, she meets your customers, sees your brands and works on your email list. Then one day, the boutique across town offers her more
Throughout our training at The Boutique Hub, we know that successful boutique owners are like three-legged stools. They must have keen marketing skills, an eye for style and buying, but also a drive to dig into the numbers.  Financials, margins, and data seem to be the most often overlooked part of that stool, leaving many boutiques feeling the struggle. We recently shared 7 financial tips with boutique owners that are crucial to success,
Seven is the lucky number. Seven years, that is. Both the Global Winner of The Boutique Awards 2017 and the Global Runner-Up have been in business for seven years. While these two boutiques may not be similar in style, they certainly know how to work hard & inspire plenty of women. In fact, when our regional boutique awards winners were asked to name a role or business mogul they admire,
Join Us for ‘Fashion Fights’, a Community Movement Against Cancer in October! Throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, retailers worldwide offer their best efforts to raise money to fight this horrible disease and support the inspiring survivors that touch us all.  It’s time to fight like a girl, in our Fashion Fights movement! Inside of The Boutique Hub, with our Founder Ashley Alderson a cancer survivor herself
To some, fall might signal the smells of pumpkin spice or crisp apples, but all we can smell are the soft, fresh tones of Mixologie perfumes. Founded in 2015, Mixologie is a leader in the perfume industry, bringing boutiques and their customer’s high-end fragrances without the high-end price tag. Mixologie’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Smithville, Texas, just outside of Austin. Mixologie is proud to say they’re a
This month, we’re celebrating The Boutique Hot List with a super epic version…The Boutique Hot List | September, The Boutique Awards Finalists. Yes, you read that correctly. All of the pieces featured in this month’s Boutique Hot List are from boutiques and brands who were finalists in our first-ever Boutique Awards! The Boutique Awards had more than 4,000 boutiques nominated from around the world, and managed to garner more than
From over 400,000 votes cast, and 4,000 boutiques around the world nominated, the 2017 Boutique Awards Winners are here! Supporting small businesses and independent fashion boutique owners is defying what the media calls a ‘retail apocalypse,’ in a big way. Over the past 60 days, we’ve watched in awe as boutique shoppers from across the globe have gathered together to celebrate their favorite stores–stores that supply women, men and children
No matter where you live, sometimes mother nature is totally moody, and likes to swing from sweating your tail off, to freezing the same day. Â When we move from summer to fall, layers are key, and one of our favorite pieces to use for that extra layer whether for temperature or depth is a kimono. Whether you go with a light, breezy, sheer piece, or a heavier and darker kimono
Today we are talking about the 7 must-know financial tips for boutique owners. These critical financial skills are the key to longevity and growth in business.Â
Have you ever wanted the comfort level of shorts, but the glamorized feeling of flowy maxi? Well maxi shorts are here, and couldn’t be more ready to be apart of your wardrobe no matter what you define your personalized style to be. Dress your maxi shorts up with a solid colored top fitted or cropped, or for a relaxed everyday look, pair them with a graphic tee and funky pair
Here’s the scenario… You’ve hired a great employee. She’s always on time, does everything you ask, never complains and makes all the customers happy. You slowly build a relationship with her and begin to hand over more and more responsibilities. Because of the nature of her job, she meets your customers, sees your brands and works on your email list. Then one day, the boutique across town offers her more
Throughout our training at The Boutique Hub, we know that successful boutique owners are like three-legged stools. They must have keen marketing skills, an eye for style and buying, but also a drive to dig into the numbers.  Financials, margins, and data seem to be the most often overlooked part of that stool, leaving many boutiques feeling the struggle. We recently shared 7 financial tips with boutique owners that are crucial to success,
