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We all know the retail business is not an easy business, so how can we make your business one that is tried and true throughout the times? Today I am going solo to bring up an important topic that is looming over all of us. It’s time to discuss how to recession proof your business.
I will be addressing where you can save money in your business, what categories you should be buying into, and how to manage your investments vs your expenses. Today’s episode is an important one, so make sure you don’t miss out!
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What You’ll Learn From How to Recession Proof Your Business
- Managing investments vs expenses
- Finding what’s working in your business to double down on
- Buying in the right assortments
- Planning customer needs vs wants
- Getting lean
Favorite Quotes from Ashley Alderson
“I also deeply believe that everything in life can either be happening to us or for us. And there is opportunity in every bad situation. If you choose to look for it.” -Ashley Alderson
“How are you appealing to your customers’ needs versus their wants.” – Ashley Alderson
“Remember, this is not the first time this industry has been here. This is not the last time. And you are not alone.” – Ashley Alderson
Resources Featured In This Episode:
- Ashley Alderson: Instagram
- Join us for our free summer school live training, starting May 31st: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/summerschool
- How to cut costs in your business free download: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/how-to-cut-costs-in-your-business
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Original Air Date: May 24th, 2022
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