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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.

161. How To Turn A Slow Season Into Profit - Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast

Hitting a slow season in retail can be disheartening, especially for indie retailers. It’s easy to get discouraged when sales are down! But instead of focusing on the lack of sales, let’s consider how to make the most of your slow season—and what you can do to profit during it. Listen in to learn the greatest gift of a slow season, what you shouldn’t focus on, and what you absolutely should do to make the most of a slow season in your business. For show notes, including links to anything I’ve mentioned in this episode, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode161. Learn more about Kathy Cruz and Savvy Shopkeeper at Savvy Shopkeeper Follow Kathy on Instagram (@savvyshopkeeper)