#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
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
Boutique Boredom – How to Bring Your Store Back to Life
Boutique and boredom are two words I never want to hear together, however I have many
Markdowns vs. Discounts – What’s the Difference
When you are running your own business, you know how important every penny is. So when
Loving Etsy
If you haven't heard of Etsy yet, it's possible you are living in a different world. Etsy








