In December of 2018, Darice officially announced that I was one of their Business Bloggers. Darice is a wholesale manufacturer of craft and art supplies – their audience is also made up of makers, online shop owners, and retail store owners. Since that announcement I’ve proudly written a collection of blog posts that you might find…
I became a full-time entrepreneur almost 2 years ago. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that I have to keep myself focused when I work. I co-own The Salvaged Boutique with my sister, Karen. Over the years working with me, she identified that she will focus on one project at a time and that I, on…
Choosing a social media scheduling tool can be overwhelming. I know there are many options out there and each one is a bit different than the next. Not to mention the different schools of thought about how an Instagram feed should look and feel like curated vs. authentic. For some reason, the current trend is…
I try to listen to my audience as much as possible. And sometimes it’s helpful to ask you direct questions. It’s been a couple of years since I launched Savvy Shopkeeper and 7 months since I started dedicating more time to it. So, I felt it was time to get some feedback from you. That’s…
Most shop owners find social media to be a challenge. But because Instagram is a bit newer, some shopkeepers find it even more challenging. In my upcoming Instagram workshop, I will talk A LOT about the platform, what to do, what not to do but I will also offer some fun tips. I like the…
I’m excited to announce I’ll be giving away one ticket to Whizbang’s 2019 Retail Success Summit! Retail Success Summit is a full 2-day conference for brick and mortar retail store owners hosted by WhizBang Retail Training. The 2019 Summit will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, and Wednesday, July 10,…