If you own a brick-and-mortar store, you might keep hearing that you should provide your customers with “an experience” in your store. I don’t believe brick and mortar retail is “dead” or “dying,” but I do believe in-store experiences make you unique and gives you a competitive edge over online retailers. Creating experiences is a…
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,…
Opening a brick-and-mortar retail business can be exhausting. I know, firsthand! As retail business owners, we put so much effort into making our visions a reality. Then, in order to get people immediately into our door, we focus on hosting an amazing grand opening event. After putting so much work and effort into the store…
If you’re approaching your first holiday season as a brick and mortar store owner or you need a little help preparing for the busy season, consider this your mini small business guide for holiday planning! I know, I know it’s January! Why are we talking about the holidays when Q4 just ended? For seasoned retailers,…