The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for brick and mortar store owners. I have been right there with you. We went from open as usual, to a modified version of selling by offering pickup and delivery, to closed doors in just a matter of weeks. Not only are we dealing with Covid-19 as business owners but we’re all adjusting in our personal lives too. We’re independent retailers so we already … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Bring in Revenue With No Foot Traffic
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Independent Business Spotlight: The Salvaged Boutique
The Salvaged Boutique makes home decor accessible with handcrafted finds, friendly service and DIY workshops. Kathy Cruz and her sister, Karen Studd, are co-owners of The Salvaged Boutique, a home decor retailer and creative studio in Lakewood, Ohio. We caught up with Kathy to find out what makes the successful shop tick. What inspired you to start your business? Karen and I grew up really poor, … [Read more...] about Independent Business Spotlight: The Salvaged Boutique