Have you wondered how to start a successful retail business? If you’re thinking of starting a retail business, keep reading! I 100% believe that the future of retail is bright – but no one dreams of starting or running a struggling business so read on as I tell you what it will take to have a successful retail start up … Read More
How to Make Barcodes That Work
We often get asked by retailers, do I need to use barcodes and if so, how do I make them?The answer is almost always yes! As a retail store owner, your biggest asset is your inventory and tracking and analyzing it properly is key to improving your profits.The easiest, but also most expensive, way to produce barcodes is to use … Read More
Retail vs. Wholesale – What’s the Difference?
I often get asked: Retail vs. Wholesale – What’s the difference between the two? If you’re just getting started with your business, and you’ve found yourself curious about the differences between retail and wholesale and which is right for you – You’re in the right place! While there are a lot of similarities between the two – They both revolve … Read More
How You Should Greet Customers in Retail
Have you ever wondered how you should greet customers in retail? How you greet customers can actually make or break your sales success. Many retailers I work with either feel awkward greeting a customer when they walk in their door or they fall into a standard response like “Can I help you?”, because they think that’s what they’re supposed to … Read More
How Do You Handle Curveballs?
“How do I plan my holiday season with all this uncertainty?” This is what retailers are asking me right now. How about you? The answer is: There will always be uncertainty. Really. It might seem like this is a more uncertain time than usual – but I’m telling you: Nothing is EVER certain. And this is why it is SO … Read More