We are talking about the four basic segments of your Roapmap to your Breakthrough. 1. Inventory 2. Profitability 3. Marketing 4. Customer Service Last week, I addressed customer service. CLICK HERE TO READ IT. Let me start with the definition of breakthrough. It includes removing a barrier to success. In my experience, that barrier is often a lack of knowledge … Read More
The Only 3 Things You Need to Launch a Newsletter
“by Linda Claire Puig, 6-figure newsletter and email marketing expert” Summer is a GREAT time to create your first newsletter. Typically, work loads are slimmer as people go on vacations. So use that time wisely to work on YOUR business, and a newsletter is the perfect project! If you’re not exactly sure where to start, I’ll make simple for you. … Read More
Should You Buy From That Vendor Again? How To Know For Sure!
As an indie retailer, doesn’t it seem like you are always buying? I get asked so often, “How do I know for certain how a vendor is performing for me?” It is easier than you think to measure vendor performance. There are 5 steps to take. They can make all the difference. Every time I have clients do this exercise, … Read More
Did You Break Your New Year’s Retail Resolution Yet?
Actually perhaps a better question is…do you even still remember what it was? Did you write it down? The first week or so of the year is full of such hope and opportunity right? You dream about how life and your store can be different. Often it seems like the most obvious solution to those dreams is more sales. If … Read More
Move More Product Out – Move More Cash In – Don’t Make This Mistake
You might be making it hard for your customers to buy! I know you don’t want that. I Just got off the phone with a new client who was making this mistake. I get it. I used to too – until I learned better! There are 3 big bad common mistakes that I see indie retailers like you make and … Read More