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The Simple, Free Place To Advertise Your Retail Business That You’re Probably Not Utilising
When it comes to advertising, does your hand subconsciously grab your purse, and your mind conjure up big invoices and a not knowing where or what you should try first? Well, today, I’ll let you in on a little secret – This simple place you probably haven’t thought of advertising, that won’t cost you any […]
Is My Business Too Small For A Newsletter And If Not What Should I Put In It?
Why you should send out a newsletter no matter how big your store & 6 things you can put in it Do you think your store is too small for a newsletter? Have you contemplated putting one together, then thought “I don’t have anything to say”, “nothing exciting is happening in my little business”? If […]
12 Ways To Grow Your Business When Retail Is Slow
You’ve managed to get through the holiday season, the frenzy of the sale season, and now, you’re in that post-holiday lull. Or perhaps you’re one of those retail stores, whose trade actually drops during the holiday period. So what do you do, to make that time effective for you and your business? There will always […]
Is your retail store a business or a job
A few weeks ago, the question came up in The Boutique Academy about being a business owner vs. buying or creating yourself a job. So, what’s the difference? And is one better than the other? A job versus a business. This is a big issue many business owners face. They open a store because they […]
Who Is Salena Knight
Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin Who Is Salena Knight SALENA KNIGHT WANT EXPERT ADVICE FOR YOUR RETAIL/ECOMMERCE BUSINESS? Salena Knight Bio My passion is to help independent retailers like YOU to have a profitable retail business – without burning out.Business doesn’t have to be all about stress and hard work – you can achieve success and enjoy […]
How To Make Your Market Stall As Effective As A Retail Shopfront
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 […]
How To Make Layby Work For You Without The Headaches
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 […]
Product Selection – What You Should Be Assessing Before Bringing In A New Product
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 […]
How To Stay Focused When You Own and Run A Retail Store
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 […]