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

Retail vs. Wholesale – What’s the Difference?

Retail vs. Wholesale

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

Do you have Shiny New Object Syndrome?

Shiny New Object Syndrome | RETAIL Mavens | Small business Consulting | Chicago North America

We live in truly amazing times. Technological advances are making things possible we never even could have dreamed about just a decade or two ago – Like social media, cloud based computing, iPads and virtual assistants like Google and Alexa. (What’s your fav command? Mine is “Alexa play Taylor Swift’s new album from Spotify”) But with all the opportunities this … Read More