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Business Strategy Apr 29, 2019

The Psychology of Live Sales: The Formula for Addictive Shopping Experiences

Every Thursday at 6pm c, Mindy Switzer Mass stands behind her smartphone to greet her loyal customers via Facebook Live. As the viewer ticker starts, you can watch it rise from one to hundreds in a matter of seconds. Comments start to pour in almost as quickly as the ticker numbers rise. What...

Business Strategy, Inventory Purchasing, Social Media Mar 05, 2020

Waitlists: How to Secure Sales from Sold Out Products

Picture this: You’re flaunting your boutique’s newest arrivals on your Facebook Live Sale, and right off the bat, one of your dresses becomes an instant bestseller! And then it happens. You’ve run...

Business Strategy, Inventory Purchasing, Inventory Management Feb 24, 2020

Markdown Strategy: How to Reduce Loss & Recoup Cash

Next to taxes, markdowns are one of the most dreaded parts of owning a boutique. However, they’re an inevitable part of doing business in retail. As much as we wish they weren’t, they’re not all bad.

Inventory Purchasing Jan 20, 2020

The Best Women's Apparel Markets to Attend In 2020

Looking to buy wholesale clothing for your online or brick and mortar boutique? Attending an apparel market should be number one on your to-do list! At market, you can purchase clothing at wholesale...

Business Strategy, Inventory Purchasing Mar 23, 2019

Tips & Tricks for Attending Apparel Shows

With many floors of fashion, hundreds of vendors, endless opportunities for networking and perfecting your inventory, not much compares to the excitement of tradeshow shopping sprees! However, what...

Inventory Purchasing, Inventory Management Mar 09, 2019

8 Deadly Wastes of Retail Operations

As businesses grow, so do their daily tasks and operations. Unfortunately, in most growing businesses, more than 90% of the activities and time are spent on processes that don't even provide value....

Sales, Inventory Purchasing Oct 30, 2018

7 Easy Upsells for the Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching and customers are on the hunt for the perfect presents for their loved ones. This is an excellent time to make sure you’re equipped to meet those needs and increase...

Marketing, Technology, Sales, Business Strategy, Invoicing & Payments, Inventory Purchasing, Inventory Management Oct 25, 2018

6 Essential Steps to Launching a Successful Online Boutique

Starting a boutique is a fun and exciting time for business owners. However, it’s also a time filled with lots of decisions and planning. Building anything from the bottom up takes time and research...

Inventory Purchasing Oct 24, 2018

The Beginner's Guide to Wholesale Pack Ratios

If you’re buying wholesale clothing for the first time, you’ll need to know a few things about the ordering options you’ll be presented with. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Pack...

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