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How to Keep Consistent Store Hours as a Shopkeeper

Being a brick and mortar store owner can be challenging. I know! I run a home decor boutique with my sister. When you’re running a store solo, or maybe with just one employee, the weight of being open is on YOU. You set your store hours and know you should stick with them, but it’s…

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When and How to Cut Back Retail Store Hours… and Still Grow Your Sales!

Have you analyzed your retail store hours lately? You might be wondering how a retail business could cut 8 hours per week and still grow. I probably wouldn’t believe it either, but numbers don’t lie! Mid-2017 my sister and I noticed two things during the later hours of weekdays at our home decor store, The…

My name is Kathy Cruz! I’m a fellow retail business owner and Retail Coach. My journey into retail started in 2013 when I launched a creative DIY blog with my sister. We grew from a blog to a brick and mortar home decor store in 2 years.

During this time, I took my deep passion for learning all-things-retail and launched a second blog, Savvy Shopkeeper so I could help other retailers just like me.

The Savvy Shopkeeper blog has also taken a journey. From a blog to a podcast and an online Academy just for retailers.

I’m on a mission to help independent retail business owners work less, profit more and grow! I’m glad you’re here and hope you find the information I share helpful.

188. How To Sell Using Your Window Display When Your Store is Closed: QR Code Tutorial for Brick and Mortar Stores - Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast

Did you know you can sell from your window display, even when your store is closed? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my QR code tutorial for brick and mortar stores. This is a fun way to make your window display attract potential customers, provide them with product information, and even drive them to your online shop! For show notes, including a link to get the tutorial and template I mentioned in this episode, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode188. Learn more about Kathy Cruz and Savvy Shopkeeper at Savvy Shopkeeper Follow Kathy on Instagram (@savvyshopkeeper)