Where Should the Money Go – Calm the Cash Flow Chaos

Where should the money go - Calm the cash flow chaos

Have you been feeling the cash flow chaos lately? In a recent Q&A session, a retail store owner in our retail community asked a great question: Where should the money go? Allocating your sales consistently across profit, inventory, payroll, and other crucial areas seems like an unattainable goal, leading to a frustrating cycle of financial inconsistency or put more simply: … Read More

How Do I Calculate Profit Margins to Succeed in Retail?

how do I calculate profit margins to succeed in retail

In the dynamic world of retail, understanding and optimizing profit margins is crucial for long-term success. Recently, Pamela asked: How do I calculate profit margins to succeed in retail? In this blog I’ll explain the concept of cash margin, exploring its calculation, distinguishing it from gross margin, and delving into its impact on cash flow. Whether you’re a seasoned retail … Read More

7 Retail Friendly Lead Magnet Ideas

Retail Friendly Lead Magnets

A lead magnet is a very well known term in the online marketing space, but they can also be a very efficient retail marketing strategy. That’s why I’m sharing these 7 retail friendly lead magnets you can use to grow your email list. Why Lead Magnets? The ultimate purpose of your lead magnet is to attract leads – or customers … Read More

2 Important Customer Types in Retail

2 important customer types in retail

There are 2 important customer types in retail that you should pay attention to the most. Because once you understand these two customer types, you’ll be able to execute marketing, store events and promotions that serve each type the best – which leads to more sales and profit for you. When I share these two types with store owners, I … Read More