Apr 29, 2021
Many of us open or start our businesses without a business plan, a formal education, or any guidance or mentorship regarding running a retail business.
And this isn’t a judgment of anyone—this was ME! I started my business without any plan, mentorship, or education, too.
When we open, we tend to think about the...
Apr 22, 2021
The Savvy Shopkeeper community recently participated in our annual survey. I asked shopkeepers about their business models, their revenue numbers, the support they’re looking for, and their feedback on all things Savvy Shopkeeper. I learned so much from the survey results and gained so much insight into our community....
Apr 15, 2021
Growth can be a scary concept for a retail business owner, but it can also be an exciting one! Today I’m sharing three reasons why growth is so critical to your success as an independent retail business owner, and why ignoring these areas of growth can be harmful to your business. Listen in to learn why growth matters...
Apr 8, 2021
As shopkeepers, it’s easy to get caught up in running our business. We chug along, push forward, and hustle to make it work. But that often comes at a high cost—our emotional health.
I’ve learned this the hard way over the past year. Today, I’m sharing a bit about my personal journey to improve my emotional...
Apr 1, 2021
As I shared in Episode 65, we hear all sorts of myths as independent retailers. From “the customer’s always right” to “you’ll probably show a loss for your first three years in business,” these myths are repeated so frequently that we just believe them to be true!
Today, I’m sharing six more myths
to...