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?
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
The Life of a Richer Retailer
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