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Our market promo photos always included photo booth images of happy vintage shoppers. Courtesy GlitterGuts, 2011.

Retail Merchandising Tips (Learned While Running a Pop-Up Market)

by Katherine Raz / September 16, 2022

As a retail shop owner, financial stakes and opportunity costs are high. Use our retail merchandising tips to sell more on the floor.
Plan for Retail Sales Aeolidia

How to Plan For Retail Sales During an Uncertain Holiday Season

by Stacey Trock / September 26, 2022

Plan for uncertainties in the upcoming holiday retail season by implementing these merchandising, marketing and pricing strategies.
Virginia Johnson of Gather Here

Balancing Profitability and Fair Wages In a Small Business

by Stacey Trock / August 23, 2022

Is it really possible to run a small brick and mortar business that prices competitively, pays employees well, gives back to the community, and still makes a profit?
Julia & Wayne Gold in their studio

Where to Spend & Save in 2022: Shop Owner Survey

by Arianne Foulks / July 26, 2022

What’s your next move in this current economy …and potential recession? It’s important to know what others in your industry are doing to survive and thrive. Let’s figure it out together!
The Chocolate Season shop - example location for your retail store

How to Choose a Location For Your Retail Store

by Katherine Raz / June 18, 2022

Can you open a shop that’s off the beaten path?

5 Financing Options for Small Businesses

by Arianne Foulks / August 9, 2022

Here are five financing options for small businesses, with tips and insight from business owners who have used these funding methods.
The Fernseed storefront

How to Attract Traffic to Your Store & a Strategy For Buying Products

by Katherine Raz / July 13, 2022

How to attract repeat customers back and get new customers in the door.

Entrepreneurial Operating System for Shop Owners

by Arianne Foulks / September 23, 2020

We use EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to reach our business + growth goals. Here’s how this could work for you.

How Designer and Artisan Brands Are Weathering the Coronavirus Pandemic

by Arianne Foulks / April 6, 2020

Survey results to see how the pandemic is affecting designer and artisan shop owners.

The Effect the Coronavirus Pandemic is Having on Artisan and Designer Shops

by Arianne Foulks / April 2, 2020

Small shop owners’ concerns, creative plans, and intent to thrive during COVID-19

Grow Your Business With ‘Freebies’

by Justin Trombetti / January 21, 2020

How you can use free downloads, discounts, and upsells to grow your mailing list.

Key Ecommerce Trends in 2020 to Take Advantage Of

by Justin Trombetti / January 8, 2020

Subscriptions and AI chats are just two of the trends shops are raving about this year!
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