As a store owner, there will come a point when you have to negotiate with your landlord. Often it’s when it’s time to renew your lease, but sometimes circumstances calls for a different negotiation. Like when you just can’t make rent. Early on during the pandemic many store owners around the world faced having to shut down their business. It … Read More
Play Offense
Play Offense! Changes are happening daily! Be Ready to Stop.Pivot.Reset. Numbers Know that Cash is King now. More than ever we have to protect it Ask your Landlord for rent abatement for NOW – not deferral – Abatement! Then continue the conversation to see what the next month brings. We have a great email template to share about it – … Read More
The Best Content Ideas from Trade Shows
I know that going to retail trade shows is a whirlwind of activity and decisions. But don’t miss the pieces of content ideas hiding at your next trade show. It’s pure GOLD for your content marketing. You come back from trade shows with so much NEW… new lines, new items, new ideas and new enthusiasm. Right? Imagine today is your … Read More
10 Top Tactics to Manage Your Cash Flow Better
After having been in retail for over 30 years, there are proven tactics that work well in keeping your finances and operations going smoothly. Each one is tried and true. Most come from mistakes that I have made that I don’t want you to make. There is such value in getting an outside perspective on your own business. It’s why … Read More
Three tips from Chance The Rapper!
Do you know Chance the Rapper? In case you don’t… Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancellor Johnathan Bennett, has become one of the biggest breakout stars these past couple of years, claiming his fame in such a unique and unorthodox way. All of his music is free and he has avoided major labels that wanted to sign him. … Read More
