Ep. 91 Shopkeeper Stories with Lisa of Bridenbaker Designs

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.”…

 In this episode I cover some of the questions you should consider before builidng an e-commerce store for your retail business.  I cover: The #1 misconception I keep hearing Determining the need to add Ecommerce Realistic efforts to support it How to prepare Links to articles or resources mentioned in Episode #16: Kim of…

Whether you’re an aspiring shopkeeper dreaming of opening your first store or a long-time shopkeeper preparing to expand, move, or open a second location—this post is for you! There are so many details that go into opening a retail store. I’m here to share all the lessons I’ve learned and some lessons from the Savvy…

 This has been a long time coming!  It’s been months since I blogged, but for good reason.  I spent the past two months learning how to podcast, finding an editor, partnering with a sponsor, and creating “all the things” to get ready for this launch. Well, it’s finally here – the Savvy Shopkeeper Podcast!…

It’s all too common for retailers at all stages to feel confused, frustrated, and disheartened—especially when it comes to how much they can pay themselves. But most retailers don’t realize that their success, growth, and take-home pay come down to a single metric: their net profit.  Let’s learn what net profit is, how it’s calculated,…

While many of us turn to the internet when we have a specific business-related question, books are a way to go deeper on the more abstract ideas we grapple with as business owners. That’s why I’m sharing 8 books I’ve found valuable and helpful along my entrepreneurial journey.  Unfortunately, none of these are retail-specific books….