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
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
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
7 Sure Ways to Waste Your Team’s Time
I remember when a retailer told me that staff meetings were a waste of time. Now I have heard many excuses why retailers don’t do them – but I usually don’t hear that they aren’t worth doing at all. So when I dug a little deeper, it became clear that this retailer was making some very common mistakes that did … Read More