What does it mean to live the life of a richer retailer? Imagine… Being completely rested. Feeling good. Being fully supported – emotionally, physically and financially.Spending your time wisely, on what you love most.Indulging in exquisite foods. Feeling inspired by your work. Laughing often.Loving your surroundings. Feeling rich. In every sense of the word. This is what it means to … Read More
How to Set a Sales Goal – And Why You Should
Do you set a sales goal every month, which feeds your overall sales goal for the year? If your answer is “sometimes”, you are not alone. It’s an important step that a lot of retailers miss (or skip) for one of these reasons: Why Sales Goals are Important Here is why you should: Setting realistic sales goals is so important … Read More
No More Holidaze – A Retailer’s Guide to Happy Holidays
Would you like to spend this holiday season relaxed, present with your loved ones and enjoying every holiday pleasure you desire? As an independent retailer, you might think that you are destined to spend the holidays exhausted, sacrificing yourself in order to keep your store hopping. Scurrying through the holidays in a Holidaze. I’m here to tell you: That simply … Read More
5 Steps to Negotiate with Your Landlord
As a store owner, there will come a point when you have to negotiate with your landlord. Often it’s when it’s time to renew your lease, but sometimes circumstances calls for a different negotiation. Like when you just can’t make rent. Early on during the pandemic many store owners around the world faced having to shut down their business. It … Read More
10 Top Tactics to Manage Your Cash Flow Better
After having been in retail for over 30 years, there are proven tactics that work well in keeping your finances and operations going smoothly. Each one is tried and true. Most come from mistakes that I have made that I don’t want you to make. There is such value in getting an outside perspective on your own business. It’s why … Read More