Recently I had the chance to meet some amazing people who have a different type of retail. These retailers regularly attend markets or have pop up stores, they don’t have long term bricks and mortar stores. Our discussion turned to how you can make the most of these events and ensure that you give your […]
Offering layby or layaway services in your retail (and even online) store, can be a great strategy to get customers across the buying line, especially for big ticket items. This means more money in your til. However, there is a cost to having money tied up in stock sitting in your store room. So, here […]
When it comes to social media, you have a lot of places that you can invest your time and money in. They key to knowing which one is right, all depends on who your customer is, and where they hang out. But retail is visual, so there’s a good chance, their hanging out Instagram, so […]
Each month, I’m sure you’re inundated with potential new products. Whether it’s from visiting trade shows, being solicited by potential suppliers, or through your own research, taking on a new product always carries some risk. Get Your “Production Selection Guide” Retail Biz Strategy To help you streamline the process, today I’m talking questions you should […]
As a retail store owner, you probably get requests every week, from people wanting you to stock their products. I’m sure some are beautiful, some are not, and some, you just wonder what the person was thinking when they emailed you. Click Here to Download Your “5 Questions To Ask A Potential New Supplier” Retail […]
As small business owners, it can often be hard to stay focused on what we need to do each day, month, quarter. So exactly how do you stay focused and get the things done that will move your business forward, as well as taking care of the day to day stuff. Get Your “How To […]
We all know the feeling – cash flow is limited, you’re in those leaner months, and you need something new to bring the customers in. Hey there, Salena from salenaknight.com and the Bringing Business to Retail Podcast here and today we’re talking about 4 intelligent ways to get new stock when you have limited cash […]
As a retailer, it would be great if your suppliers sent you point of sale material ad beautiful images of stock. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t. But there will also be times when you need gorgeous lifestyle pictures that you can legally use, preferably for free. Get “My 6 Favorite Places For Free Images […]
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery but what do you do when it feels like a competitor is copying your every move? Get Your “How to Deal with Copycat Retailers” Retail Biz Strategy Today we’re talking about how to deal with copycat retailers. To start off with, woo hoo, clearly you […]
So, you’re on your way to your first ever trade show as a buyer. You’ve heard all the stories about how beautiful the stands can be and you’re excited to be able to see so many suppliers in one place. Get Your “Trade Fair Tracker” Retail Biz Strategy Today we’re talking about what to expect […]
