A resource for retail small business owners
After starting Savvy Shopkeepers, a free resource and Facebook Group for shop owners of all kinds, I learned that Brick and Mortar store owners were looking for more, a group focused on owning a retail store with a physical location. So I created Master Shopkeepers, a group and community for women-owned Brick and Mortar stores. Master Shopkeepers Personally, I blog…
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Who starts a blog post with a disclaimer? ME! DISCLAIMER: As terrifying as the “100+” in this blog title may sound, don’t let it scare you. I often hear people ask what will they need to think about before they start the process of planning for a store or they ask if they have “everything” they need before opening. The…
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I’m happy to introduce you to Cailyn Versluis of 3d Grace! She shows that age is nothing but a number when it comes to being an entrepreneur! What is your name, the name of your brick and mortar store or online shop? Describe your shop. My name is Cailyn Versluis. My shop’s name is 3d Grace. We are an online…
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Making a good first impression is important. If you have a decent following on Facebook, you may want to think about your Facebook Messenger strategy. When a customer sends you a message on Facebook, have you thought about the journey you can take them on once they visit your page or have a question for you? There are two places…
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You’re a maker. You’re selling your products through Facebook, Instagram, Etsy, your own website or a combination of ways. You know you can scale your business by selling to retailers but where do you begin? I know this is a question that stumps and scares many makers. So I took some time to create a checklist just for you, the…
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There are so many talented makers in the free Savvy Shopkeepers Facebook Group. Makers have so many platforms to sell on these days from their own websites to Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. But, the ability to sell wholesale to retailers is not as common. One option though that’s trending is FAIRE (formerly known as Indigo Faire)….
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I'm a Home Decor Boutique owner and lover of beautiful retail spaces. Several years ago I began a bootstrapping journey to retail ownership. Learning many things along the way, I quickly realized the value of systems, online tools, social media, marketing and business organization. It became a passion and a service that I knew could help others. As a result, Savvy Shopkeeper was born. Read More…
