In my last blog post, I shared some recommendations on how to SURVIVE your slow months. I’m turning that around in this blog post with ways you can THRIVE during the slow season. Here are some tips on how you can get more sales or people in your doors during the slow season: Host a…
I’m excited to announce I’ll be giving away one ticket to Whizbang’s 2019 Retail Success Summit! Retail Success Summit is a full 2-day conference for brick and mortar retail store owners hosted by WhizBang Retail Training. The 2019 Summit will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, and Wednesday, July 10,…
Spring is around the corner and it’s almost Market season! My sister and I now participate in only one outdoor Market event each year, but we’ve participated in several over the past few years. We’ve learned a lot along the way. Inventory might consume your mind, but you need to think about all of the…
Let me tell you a story about how my network of talented store owners helped me accomplish a huge goal of mine. The Power of Community Several months ago, I posted in our group and asked for feedback or name ideas on a Fund I was interested in creating. I knew I wanted to take…
UPDATE: I first published this blog post and free checklist in 2019. This blog post was updated in December 2021 and the checklist is much improved! Use the form below to sign up for the new updated checklist. I often hear potential store owners ask what they’ll need to think about before they start their…
With 200+ members in our membership groups, many conversations are initiated regarding E-Commerce. “Should I create an online shop?” “What E-Commerce platform should I use?” “Do I pay for plug-ins to help my online store run more efficiently?” “Should I pay someone to help me populate and launch the online store?” “Should I pay for…