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I'm a Home Decor Boutique owner and lover of beautiful retail spaces. Several years ago I began a bootstrapping journey to retail ownership. Learning many things along the way, I quickly realized the value of systems, online tools, social media, marketing and business organization. It became a passion and a service that I knew could help others. As a result, Savvy Shopkeeper was born. Read More…

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Now that I’m done traveling for the year and our wedding has passed it’s time to buckle down and focus on the store for the Holiday season. ⠀
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As a gift to myself, I’m taking one week off from the podcast but watch for episode 10 next Thursday! ⠀
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This will give me time to dedicate some effort to an upcoming market event and Small Business Saturday, to catch up on some other things, and well, just to breathe a little! ⠀
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This was a busy season with another busy season ahead! Can anyone else relate?! Lots of coffee in my future!

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These boys have my heart, they’ve had it for years. Yesterday we simply chose to make it official with the sweetest little ceremony and brunch with our immediate families. There are many people to thank in future posts - today, we’re just trying to enjoy the beauty of yesterday. 📸: @meandthemoonphoto

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I recently attended the Business Boutique conference and heard Dave Ramsey say, “Debt hurts your creativity”. I know many shopkeepers who have taken on loans and debt in order to finance their businesses and these women have been grateful for the ability to start or grow their businesses with the loans. ⠀
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But I also understand what Dave Ramsey teaches or some might say "preaches". Either way, there is a freedom that comes from moving forward and growing a business WITHOUT debt. ⠀
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As a bootstrapper myself, I will often advise women to save and reinvest. We already carry so much weight and pressure - who wants the added pressure of debt?! Ya know? ⠀
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Before you think about signing your name on that line, take the time consider slow growth. It does require patience and a plan. But in the end, do what’s right for you.

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I am. Are you too? ⠀
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@amberhousley - thank you for a motivating and inspiring business retreat!

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My latest article for @darice_crafts is published! ⠀
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There are so many ways as store and shop owners we can be eco-friendly. Read the article for some ideas or tell me one way you practice being “green” in your business. ⠀
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Click the Darice link in my bio to see all the tips or visit here to read the full article: http://blog.darice.com/industry/makers/ways-to-be-more-environmentally-friendly/

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When I started the Savvy Shopkeepers Facebook Group I never realized what it would become. We're over 1200 strong! ⠀
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This group could be in the thousands but it's important to provide the most value to members and that means making sure the women that join the group are retail business owners and that they understand the intention and purpose of the group. It's to learn, to support and encourage each other, and to connect. ⠀
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Earlier this year, @rachelalvarezart was gracious enough to accept my invitation to create a watercolor print conveying the essence of our group and it's just so perfect! This print is an important part of the gallery wall in my office. ⠀
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This print is also part of the catalog of items that contributes to the Savvy Support Fund - a fund to help educate shopkeepers. $5 from the sale of each print goes to the Fund AND I ship the print for free in the US! ⠀
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If you appreciate the group as much as I do AND you want to help support the fund, you can purchase the print in my online shop: http://savvyshopkeeper.com/shop

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I wrapped up several projects over the past few weeks, including this website design for Schraff Thomas Law. ⠀
I've worked on many feminine websites and although I love them, this classic and traditional design was a nice change of pace. ⠀
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Now that I have some projects wrapped up, I’m looking forward to some other things ahead this week! A week off from the store, another short trip to Nashville for a business retreat, starting my own website redesign project, and most importantly...my wedding!

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I'm so excited about episode #9 of the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast, I think it's my favorite episode yet! ⠀
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If you struggle with content - what to post on social media, what to blog about, what to share in emails - this episode is for you. But really, it's for all of us because what I talk about in this episode many shopkeepers don't take the time to do.⠀
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Watch for the release on Thursday morning!
This episode is sponsored by @darice_crafts. Listen to any of the episodes in Season 1 for a special offer from Darice.

Photo credit: @meandthemoonphoto

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One of the questions I hear most often is “How can I get people to engage more on my social posts?” - if this is you, you’ll want to listen to Episode 7 of the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast. ⠀
I had one podcast reviewer who said she implemented one of my tips and immediately received more engagement than usual! ⠀
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The more engagement you get on each post, the more people will see it. What’s your favorite way to get followers to engage or comment on your posts?

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