Are you spending money you don’t have for inventory? Continue reading to learn how to avoid this financial situation. Budgeting To avoid overspending set aside a portion of every sale in a separate account to be used specifically for inventory. If the account is empty, do not order inventory (even if a calendar reminder is […]
It’s been 30 months since the pandemic began. How does your business stack up? If your business benefitted from the side-effects of stay-at-home mandates, know that an increase of sales doesn’t equate to an increase of profits. Read on to determine if your increase in sales actually equated to a better business operation. Gross margin […]
Did you know customers are more likely to notice mannequins than any other fixture in your store or window display? This is simply because mannequins look like them. Read on for six ways to dress a form to add to your store’s environment. How to Dress Mannequins Be dramatic: Think of items you can style […]
Showing is always better than telling. If you don’t have a demonstration station set up in your brick-and-mortar store, this is your sign. Prep for your demonstration Set aside an area to set up your demo. This should include a sewing machine (even if you don’t sell them) with tasteful and colorful fabric and matching […]
Businesses should leave an impression. These days, most first-impressions are made by websites. Read on to discover how you can optimize this essential online-tool. Websites: Where to start Making a website is just like making a quilt — it can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. The first place […]
Spring has sprung and warm weather has come with it. Have you ever thought about how the weather affects your sales? Keep reading for insight on how the biggest force of nature affects your business. Bad Weather Means Bad Business Did you know that customers are three times more likely to complain on a rainy […]