One of the questions I hear most often from Brick and Mortar store owners is “How do I get my business seen?” We all know the old adage, “build it and they will come.” Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily the truth with retail businesses. Building a loyal and dedicated base of customers takes time. It also…
If you’re a brick-and-mortar store owner, know the value of refreshing your store. Throughout the year we tackle inventory, reconcile inventory, and clean up the data in our inventory management systems. These times are great for figuring out how to get rid of dead inventory too. You know, that merchandise that just isn’t moving. You…
This topic has been weighing heavily on me. I’m guessing this will be the first of many blog posts, conversations, and workshops in the future with many questions to come. Shop owners are choosing their Point of Sale systems and Website platforms blindly and it could be costing you many hours of frustrations and a…
For many retail business owners, the 4th Quarter is their busiest and most profitable time of the year. For some retailers, the 4th Quarter can generate the same amount of sales as the 9 months prior to that. This makes for a very busy last quarter! Whether you have that kind of volume in Q4 or not,…
Market events are a great way for makers and retailers to get out of their homes and stores and out in front of hundreds or even thousands of people. There’s an initial investment when you start participating in these types of events, so it’s important to have a plan. Here are my tips for how…
Are you a maker or small business looking to get out of your studio, store, or online shop so you can connect with and reach more people? Summer Market Events are a great way to accomplish this AND bring in more revenue so I’m here to help you prepare for craft fairs and market events!…