Ep 16.  The #1 E-commerce Misconception

Whether you’re just starting or already growing your retail store, deciding how you’re going to fund your business can be a challenge. Do you take on debt? Do you fund everything yourself? Do you look for a business partner who can invest?  First, consider your relationship with both risk and debt. If you’re risk-averse, your…

I talk about profit a lot—after all, the Savvy Shopkeeper slogan is work less, profit more! But I don’t talk about profit just for vanity or for making more and more money. It’s so much more than that.  We all hear some snide comments about how you’re “just playing shop” or “have a fun hobby.”…

Let me be real with you: this is not a feel-good topic. It’s uncomfortable to think and talk about why independent retail stores fail, especially as small business owners who want to succeed.  To be clear, I’m not talking about stores that close intentionally for reasons like retirement or family tragedy. I mean the stores…

In this 3-part series from the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast, I’ll share my best advice for shopkeepers who are working through some common fears as we head into Q4. Check out parts two and three after reading this. The fear of getting rid of inventory sitting in your store for way too long is common…

As a child, I grew up poor. I remember wanting a cash register and an adding machine so badly so that I could “play store.” It’s incredible to me as I look back now. I knew at such a young age that I wanted to be an entrepreneur. Fast forward to college, and I obtained…

In this episode, I went straight to the best resources. You! This is all about successes. Categorized themes of things that worked best for our shopkeepers in 2019. Let’s get inspired and learn from each other! Links to articles or resources mentioned in Episode #13: Savvy Shopkeeper newsletter Instagram page @savvyshopkeeper A special thank you…