Ep. 136 A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats with Brittany Taylor of Redoux Home Market

Hitting a slow season in retail can be disheartening, especially for indie retailers. It’s easy to get discouraged when sales are down! But instead of focusing on the lack of sales, let’s consider how to make the most of your slow season—and what you can do to profit during it. Before we dive in: are…

When I started my shopkeeper journey seven years ago, where to buy wholesale was one of my first and most important questions. And although I’m an avid googler, I don’t recall finding a clear answer to this question back then. Since then, many things have changed, such as the addition of online wholesale platforms. This…

As retailers, we use A LOT of software, tools, and products for our stores. But with so many options and features available, it can really help to see what other retailers are using.  I’ve recently created a new guide for retailers with all the tools, products, services, and software programs I recommend. Read on to…

Many of us open or start our businesses without a business plan, a formal education, or any guidance or mentorship regarding running a retail business. And this isn’t a judgment of anyone—this was ME! I started my business without any plan, mentorship, or education, too. When we open, we tend to think about the basics….

The decision to add something to our businesses often feels fun, exciting, and exploratory. Yes, adding something new can require hard work and an initial load of tasks on our to-do lists.  But how different does it feel when you CUT something out of your business, like when you remove a revenue stream or eliminate…

Safety and health concerns for the upcoming holiday shopping season are on the minds of many consumers. If you’re taking measures to keep yourself and your customers safe, those customers will genuinely support your efforts and will come back to shop with you.  Here are some guidelines to keep everyone safe while they shop at…