Category: Retail Business

Let’s be honest — there’s a point where working for someone else just doesn’t light you up anymore. You’ve been dreaming about opening your own shop. You can see the storefront — the handmade candles, the local art, the cozy vibe. You imagine the community you’d build and the pride of watching people walk in…

Did you know that nearly 48% of small business owners don’t use email marketing, even though the average return is $42 for every $1 spent? If you’re a retail store owner who doesn’t sell online, you might think email marketing isn’t for you — but that one assumption could be costing you thousands every year.…

“Passion is a spark—but systems build the fire.” Every day in Facebook groups, I see the same question pop up: “I want to make extra income every month… what side hustle should I start?” And like clockwork, someone replies, “Follow your passion.” But here’s the truth no one talks about: passion is not a business…

Introduction: The Question People Always Ask I often get asked, “How do you do it?” I’m a full-time mom, a former retail store owner, a product maker, and a woman who built businesses from scratch while raising a child. From the outside, it probably looked impressive. Two retail stores. Handmade products. A growing team. Consistent…