Motivating Retail Employees Through Sales Contests
It can often be a challenge to keep retail employees motivated. Between slow days, snow days,
Buying When You Already Have Too Much Inventory
Many small business owners are inspired to own their business because they want to surround themselves
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
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
