3 - HOW TO USE THIS MAGAZINE 4 - MICRO CALENDAR 5 - TAKE YOUR PET TO WORK 7 - FLAT LAY INSPIRATION 9 - POP UP SHOP INSPIRATION 10 - OFFICE SPACE 12 - DISPLAY YOUR JEWELRY 13 - STORY BEHIND BUSINESS NAME 14 - WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $500? 15 - WAREHOUSE INSPIRATION 16 - IDEAS FOR CUSTOMERS TO POST PICS 17 - TOP TIPS FROM REGAN 18 - BRICK AND MOTAR INSPO 21 - BIGGEST MISTAKE IN BUSINESS 22 - PHOTOSHOOT INSPO 24 - FAV ABANDONED CART SOFTWARE 25 - APPSPIRATION 26 - FAV LOYALTY PROGRAM 27 - SALES GOALS FOR THE MONTH 28 - FAVORITE POS 29 - WHAT YEAR DID YOU OPEN? 30 - FAVORITE MARKET 31 - BUY WHAT YOU WOULD WEAR? 33 - HOW MUCH DID YOU SPEND? 34 - WHAT SIZE SELLS BEST? 35 - BEST SELLING HOLIDAY 36 - MOST YOU HAVE SOLD IN A DAY 38 - MOBILE BOUTIQUES 39 - INCLUDE IN YOUR PACKAGING 40 - SHIPPING TIPS 41 - WAYS TO MOVE PRODUCT Haven Rose, Lilly Layne Boutique, Stay Golden Boutique Voyager's Dream, Trendy Tee Co.
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I wanted to incorporate my kids names without actually using them, so I went with a play on what their names mean instead. I had a different name when I was a rep for a clothing company, and when I left, I needed something that was all mine. And now it is!
Bijoux Hair Bows & Accessories - Because bijoux means jewels and I like to think of my products as hair jewelry.
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I would hire someone to help me better my website and get some marketing tools in place
Maddox & Co. Boutique Alex Stewart
Comment sold & marketing!
Blue Coral Boutique Lidia Lucian Zburlea
Marketing for sure!!
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I give customers a 10-15% discount if they let me share a photo of them trying on Clothes.
I will be honest 90% of my sales are online not in store. 1.I would say: Do events!! Events are huge for us! I would suggest doing one each quarter!
2. Keeping a separate stock for online and in store!! Extremely relieving to have separate inventory! 3. Before discounting in store, move things around! It’s crazy how good things sell just from moving things around and remaking outfits! But honestly live sales are my expertise!
BRICK AND MORTAR
Small Town Mama Boutique Ashley Lyon Shepherdsville Kentucky
Courtois' Creations Deanna Courtois Keokuk, IA
Once Upon A Boutique Shonda Daniel Carrollton, GA
Martin House Gifts Janette Voorhies Chillicothe Missouri
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LILLY LAYNE BOUTIQUE
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n e e b s ' t a Wh t s e g g i b your n i e k a t s i m ? s s e n i s u b Bigger is NOT better! I had 4 locations, now I have 2 and I’m doing a significant amount more in sales a month than I was when I had the 4.
Stop deciding what my customers CAN AFFORD!!
PHOTOSHOOT INSPO
Should YOUR biz have a blog?? “Should I start a blog for my store?” 💭 It’s a question we hear all the time - and the short answer is YES! Why?? Well, that’s easy. Because brands that blog generate 67% more leads! And that’s just ONE reason to start planning your blog today. Staying top of mind is a tough sell in today’s crowded ecommerce space. Yes, it’s doable, but you need to be consistent with your marketing efforts and keep showing up to prove your business is more than just a flash in the pan. Here’s the thing though, blogging is a long-term strategy. Don’t think that after just a few blog posts, you’re going to start seeing results - you must keep at it and be consistent.🤓 Another obstacle new bloggers often face is the blank page they don’t know what to write about! (Sound familiar??) Here are a few blog topic ideas for e-commerce stores to get you started! Gift guides Outfit of the week Clothing care tips Staff tips and favs Latest trends in your niche How-to guides Answer a commonly asked question List posts Seasonal content Not sure where to start? We cover all the ins and outs of blogs in this post If your website needs a touchup or even a total makeover, we can help! Check out our Shopify and CommentSold Brand + Build packages now!
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$700! Kept reinvesting the $$ as I made it (never took a dime more out in CC or savings), this process was slow but i was determined to never be in debt with the business...now I do about $60k in sales a month! Been in 3 years.
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THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS, BUT SO FAR BLACK FRIDAY HAS DEFINITELY BEEN THE BIGGEST!
MY BIGGEST SO FAR WAS OUR CHRISTMAS PREORDER. I WAS NORMALLY SELLING 10-15 DRESSES A RELEASE AND ENDED UP SELLING 60 THAT RELEASE! NEEDLESS TO SAY MY MIND WAS BLOWN!
WHAT IS THE MOST YOU HAVE SOLD IN ONE DAY?
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STAY GOLDEN BOUTIQUE
DESERT SKY BOUTIQUE
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FLIRTY CHIC
Portable paper soap!
I put God is Bigger bracelets in mine and a Thank You card
THE LACE DOOR
ADDISON BOUTIQUE
Stickers/can covers with my logo
CRAZY SISTERS BOUTIQUE
Not freebies but I always give thank you notes and a kindness card
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Unique Ways to Move Product We do a once a month Live sale 70% off, but mix great markups with a few keystone... it always brings back our cost + a little extra. - Enchanted Rose garden boutique What's Up My Sleeve? I keep talking about this and I NEED to do it again. I post flatlays where something is hidden up the sleeve of the item. If the outfit is purchased, the buyer gets the free gift that was inside! - duchess boutique
Grab bags!!! Free gift with purchase!! Mystery bags! Randomly send Free gifts to customers that purchase frequently. - belle threads
Style different! I have professional pictures for my new arrivals, then during the week I do “ootd” with a mirror selfie and restyle it. - shop west avenue, llc