InstantBoss Magazine -- June Issue -- The Magazine for Retailers

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Threaded Blue Boutique, Lagniappe Botique, Made For Me Boutique, The Lace Cactus, Hey Grl Hey Jewelry

Rollasole, Dandelion Market, Voyager's Dream Jewelry, Trendy Tee Co., Simply Adorable Gifts, Sincerely Yours, Simply Savvy Tee Co., THEA Design, Jill's Jewels, Artisan Bath Co.


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Rose day

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hot air balloon day

superman day

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sewing machine day

cupcake day

american eagle day

world music day

fresh veggies day

fairy day

rainforest day @smallshopsocial

pineapple day

camera day

splurge day

social media day

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Elements of Style Boutique & Gifts- because there are elements and pieces to every outfit you put together from the clothing to the shoes to the jewelry. I saw Elements of Style in a fashion magazine under the table of contents for a fashion article and it stuck in my head.

My daughter & boyfriends last name is Keen hoping it will be mine soon too lol. I was trying to come up with something witty. I was thinking peach tree at first - then thought of peachy keen During one of our dinner dates I was telling my husband how the names were taken. Dressed was one of the names. He came up with Vêtue because he knows about my love for European (and Asian) street fashion. Vêtue by itself was already taken but it's a store in Brussels so I went with Vêtue Boutique so I can get the dot com URL for it :)



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The Pokey Cactus Boutique Ashley Wells

Paying off some bills & inventory!

Truly Simple Boutique Meegan Bischoff

logo design help.... I'm not in love with mine

Fleur & Frocks Boutique

Sarah Danielle Lincoln

inventory or marketing since I am just now launching my website :)

DottieOllie Greensboro Ellen Pitts

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Bella & Blake Boutique, hartselle

Make it personal LLC, Netcong, NJ

MACOMA BOUTIQUE, TARPON SPRINGS, FL



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Jade + Jasper Boutique Ashley Nowacki West Fargo, ND

Kollier & Co. Debra Dobbs Perry, GA


Lagniappe Meagan Easley & Courtney Morris Hattiesburg, MS

Made For Me Boutique Theresa Carmela Manteno, IL



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THE LACE CACTUS


Taxes! Comparing myself. Self worth

You'll never feel like you've done enough every day, but it's OKAY to take time for yourself.




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Hot Mess Consulting

Branding: Your Not-So-Secret Weapon!

Did you know that it takes just 0.05 seconds for your customers to form an opinion about your website? That's why your branding matters so much! Branding controls how potential customers perceive your business and helps build recognition, a crucial piece of your marketing strategy. Yes, it does involve some hard work, but the payoff is so worth it. So don't be afraid to dig deep! You need to make sure to include your branding at every opportunity, but remember that consistency is KEY, so keep to the same colors, fonts, and elements. You can drive your brand recognition up by as much as 80% by consistently using one color palette. You also want to make sure that your brand image, voice, and messaging is the same across all communication channels. This way, your customers have a steady experience with your brand and know what to expect! Do you have a well-planned branding strategy for YOUR biz? Or does the thought of trying to put one together leave you in a cold sweat? If so, don't stress branding is our jam here at Hot Mess! Check out our ama-zing Brand Design Services www.HotMessHustle.com


The Mud Honey's Chelsee Nall omnisend

Gutsy Goodness Lisa Copen Klaviyo and Live Recover app The Other Side Tribe Boutique Katrina M DiMiele Shopify and Dibsly

Makaila James Monicah Hannahan Gerberding Mail Chimp Ruby Rue Jewelry & Accessories Marissa Schechla Omnisend and kit.

Made For Me Boutique Theresa Carmela Kit and Marsello


Fallon Ave Boutique

Really Roxie Boutique

The Classy Peony

K. Ellis Boutique

She Shed Boutique

Tribe & True Wholesale




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Wild Child & Rebel Soul Boutique Rachel Barton 3 Years

Flirt Boutique Dr. Caitlin Rich 16 years

Alexis Rose Boutique Laken Owan Vogel 2 Years Dixie Mountain Boutique Dyanne Dedisse 9 Years Brassy Peach Boutique Abbey Patterson 3 Years

Sayre’s Eden Boutique Jenn Benner 3 Years



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Hey! I’m Steph Domingue, Owner and Personal Stylist at Shoe Shi Boutique! I wasn’t always the most fashionable girl around, even growing up in the eclectic city of New Orleans. My love of fashion and outgoing personality didn’t blossom until my college years when I found a quaint little boutique that always had the latest, freshest styles. I adored their personal customer service and the way they always made me feel like a star customer. Years later, following Hurricane Katrina, I told my husband that I wanted to open up my own business. He literally just laughed and said that it would never work! Ha! Due to the devastation of Katrina, we could not open our business in the city. For weeks I drove around exploring different parts of Louisiana until I finally found a charming little town called Thibodaux. They had a college but very few stores in sight, so I figured it would be the greatest plan I’ve ever hatched! I told my husband, Ray, that if after a year the store didn’t work, we would just cut our losses and laugh about this silly experience. I commuted every day to our store and worked alone for the first year we were open.


After that year, Ray told me that he thought this was a great idea and that we should probably move closer to the store. I was beyond elated and couldn’t believe this was really happening! So we packed up our things, moved to this little town (where we didn’t know anyone!) and started our new life. That was 14 years ago, and since then we have moved to a much larger location, had three children, and even added a dog to the mix! This close-knit community has welcomed us with open arms and we could not be more proud to call this city our home! Our store has been thriving for over 14 years and it’s been a whirlwind of joy, stress, love, chaos, uncertainty, and fun!


Faith & Grace

Yelle's Boutique LLC spotted cheetah boutique

sassy sisters boutique ava grace fashions sara chase boutique


OUR STORES BIRTHDAY AND A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

BLACK FRIDAY!!! I PLAN FOR MONTHS AND WE ARE USING AN ADDITIONAL BUILDING THIS YEAR TO HELP WITH SPACE

CHRISTMAS


WHAT IS THE MOST YOU HAVE SOLD IN ONE DAY?

$2,000 $2,000

$500




Earrings ,Candles and More

I buy thank you cards and handwrite notes.

Earrings, hair ties, candles, and beauty samples. I’ve done dry shampoo, face masks, and face exfoliator

Thank you cards with hair ties.


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Amy Shellman Sunsets and Souls Boutique I use CommentSold. Shipping for convenience. No idea how it compares to anything else tho.

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Magen Akerman Mrka Boutique

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The Concrete Lala Earring $28

The Hedy in Pearly Seaside Blue $28

Orange You Glad Earrings $32

Keep Your Eyes On Me Earrings $25

HEY GRL HEY JEWELRY



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