Do Designers Need “Look Books”?
Often my designer and artist clients ask me if they need to invest in developing a
Hiring Emloyees – A Few Things to Consider
Hiring employees can be a very challenging process. There are many things to consider when determining
Calling All Wholesalers – What Do You Need?
Hey wholesalers! This blog is for you! I want to know what you need to help support
Customer Loyalty Programs – Are They Worth It?
Have you ever returned to a store of any kind, such as an apparel boutique, nail
#1 Thing To Do To Compete Against Big Box Retailers
Clients often ask me what they can do to keep up with big box retailers, particularly
Do You Really Know Your Customers?
Recently I visited one of my favorite streets in Chicago that is filled with different boutiques,
Communicating Bad News To Your Employees
Retail morale can be difficult when sales are down, store traffic is slow, and budgets are
More Than Just Etsy – Introducing Artfire.com
It's no secret that retail is competitive. Whether you are walking through a mall or walking
Managing Inventory In Tough Economic Times
I think we have all faced it by now – retail is tough out there. It
Selling Your Homemade Goods
As the economy continues to struggle, many people have tried to supplement their income by selling
