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guiding Creative Small Businesses to Success

Creative Retailer is your go-to resource for empowering your small business to succeed. We provide expert coaching and hands-on education, drawing from real-world retail experience to help retailers grow, adapt, and thrive. Whether through custom digital content, unique printed materials, or engaging workshops, we deliver practical insights and strategies that drive results. Creative Retailer isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to take your business to the next level.

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Join Velocity Generator

If you’re looking for consistent accountability and thoughtful support, Velocity Generator may be the right fit.

Each week, you complete a short planning and reflection tool to clarify priorities and evaluate what’s working. Gwen Bortner and I personally review your updates and provide honest, judgment-free feedback.

Twice a month, we host optional live Q&A calls. There’s no pressure to speak. No forced sharing. No shame-based motivation. You show up when you need support and step back when you don’t.

We’re intentionally keeping this cohort small (just 20 retailers) so it remains practical, focused, and personal.

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Podcast: Attention all creative souls and small business owners!

Listen as Darrin Stern and Heidi Kaisand delve into Heidi’s background, discussing her early quilting [...]

Delightful Dreams by Josie

The quilting industry is full of generous people donating their time and talent to help [...]

5 Inventory Management Tips for Quilt & Sewing Stores

The basic formula for success of any retail establishment is to have a product that [...]

Take The Mystery Out of Starting Your Shop

Opening a new business is a lot of work. It takes time, money, and effort. [...]

Digital Fabric Demystified

In 2018, QT Fabrics updated our production process from traditional screen printing to digital printing. [...]

Creativation by NAMTA, March 2024 – Join NAMTA today and save 50% on dues, attend the show for free!

The can’t-miss trade show for the creative materials industry. Creativation by NAMTA brings together fine [...]

What is a Stripology Ruler?

When Gudrun began quilting at 23 years old, she immediately fell in love with the [...]

Quilts for Kids 

As we begin our annual appeal this year, we want to thank everyone who contributed last year. We exceeded [...]

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