How to Merchandise for Profit

As a store owner you must know how to merchandise for profit in your store. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “captive audience” before, but have you ever considered when and where you might have a captive audience in your store? One of the best opportunities to grow your sales is when a customer is either making a purchase (in … Read More

3 Steps to Boost Your Motivation

3 steps to boost your motivation

Ever felt unmotivated and simply not in the mood to do anything? Yeah, it happens to me too. Use these 3 steps to boost your motivation and productivity! I had these amazing eight weeks of rocking and rolling after the holidays with all sorts of fabulous ideas and new marvelous clients – it was great! I am usually motivated and … Read More

9 Signs Your Store is in Trouble

Are You a Frog? Warts and all? If I were to ask you: Are you a frog? Warts and all? I’m going to guess that your immediate response is: “NO! And I don’t have any warts!” But are you sure? We all know the story about the frog and boiling water. It goes that if you put a frog in … Read More

Retail Planning: Do NOT Make Resolutions Yet!

This time of year we’re flooded with posts about New Year resolutions. And don’t get me wrong – I absolutely believe in setting goals, and in writing them down. That’s surely a step that increases success. But right now I’m asking you to NOT make any New Year’s Resolutions.  Not yet. There is something else you must do first. Look … Read More

How To Start a Successful Retail Business

How to start a successful retail business

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