Ep. 6 Set Your Retail Business Up for Success with Taxes

In the final episode of the Shopkeeper Stories mini-series, I spoke with the Master Shopkeepers member who asked me to do the series in the first place: Kathy, owner of Pineapple on Main in Dublin, Pennsylvania. Over the past few years, Kathy’s brand has evolved from an event design company to a home, gifts, and…

Usually, I publish a new podcast episode and show notes each Thursday. But with Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday, I didn’t want to interrupt your day with family and friends or take time away from a busy shopping weekend for retailers.  Instead, we’re publishing this on Cyber Monday. I hope this is a…

DISCLAIMER:  The Coronavirus pandemic situation is constantly changing.  The audio from this Facebook Live was recorded on March 10, 2020, and many things have changed since then.  Some small businesses have been ordered to close and many owners have voluntarily closed their businesses in order to protect their communities. The audio isn’t the quality we…

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…

This episode is all about balance. In this episode, I go over: A breakdown of necessary professional boundaries How to set personal boundaries The importance of time management Until the next episode, be savvy and boss up! Links to articles or resources mentioned in Episode #10: Charlotte of Southern Succotash Darice blog post – A…

As we head into the last few weeks of 2021, it’s normal to start thinking about the upcoming year. And there’s a lot of advice out there for bigger businesses! But what can smaller indie retailers expect in 2022? Read on for ten of my predictions. 1. Omnichannel Retail Will Continue to Expand Because retail…