Many boutique owners start out by hiring a management consultant. However, many do not have the money after start-up to even consider it. Sadly, many boutiques fail in the first year, partly because of management mistakes. Most boutique owners are self-starters, self-employed, and prefer to do and learn everything on their own. This is great and if it sounds like you, then you’re on the right track. Here we’ve assembled a few things to think about when it comes to hiring a professional or doing it yourself.
Monthly Archives: June 2010
SMALL BOUTIQUE SOLUTIONS
Running a small boutique means that you’re probably doing a lot of things on your own. Saving money is usually a high priority for boutique owners. This means that you’ve probably taken on a small space so that you could afford to be in a good location. It can be problematic to have a smaller space than you anticipated when you envisioned how your boutique would be. Displays might look cluttered or you may not have space for storing your extra inventory. However, there are plenty of retail solutions that will help you to make space where you didn’t know that you had it while keeping your displays neat and tidy.
BOUTIQUES MANAGING ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS
Many boutiques have been affected by the recession. Some have gone under, but some are still thriving. Those that are doing well have actually been playing to the mindset of the customers. As your market’s values change, so should you. If you carefully and tediously plan and target the right customer at the right time, you could help to bring your boutique into the green.