Ep. 36: Shopkeeper Stories with Karen of Alluv Place

This episode is all about the importance of Loyalty Programs. I’ll go over: Benefits of instituting a program Tips on how to implement a program for your retail business Rewarding your customers is important and beneficial to both parties! Links to articles or resources mentioned in Episode #15: Master Shopkeepers Episode 12 – Social Media…

As an indie retail business owner offering services in addition to running your retail store, you might struggle with pricing your worth—especially if you’re lacking the confidence to acknowledge that your time, energy, and effort are valuable.  Not only does setting the right price help you make a profit, but it also communicates your value…

One of the most important steps in opening a retail business is signing your lease.  Whether it’s your first time signing a commercial lease for a brick-and-mortar space or your lease is coming up for renewal, these ten tips will help you navigate this tricky process.  #1. Real Estate Laws Vary by State.  Even though…

Simply put, the more engagement you get on your posts, the more social media visibility you gain. In this episode, I  will go over: How to measure your engagement rate on social media and some of the tools that can help you do this Getting to know your customers, and how to leverage that info 5…

The people you surround yourself with constantly influence everything you do, from the clothing you wear to how you run your business to what beliefs you hold!  And while you can counteract some of this subconscious conditioning with your thoughts, it’s hard to do that if you don’t recognize the types of people you surround…

When your store is brand new (or still just a dream!), it’s challenging to think about the future because you’re focused on the now. So many Aspiring Retailers and Savvy Starters don’t even consider planning. Not only is there not a great source of information on how to plan, but shopkeepers in these stages are…