You are so welcome! and thank you 😊

Hi Apryl! Congratulations, and I'm so glad you got some great gems!! If you'd like to deepen your knowledge with some step by step direction, especially if becoming profitable quickly is important you may want to check this out: sonjathompkinscoachingconsulting.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1020496

@@sonjathompkins5201 yess! Thank you im checking it out right now! I'm excited 🙌🏾

jane doe Thank you. Let me know if I can be more support to you.

@@sonjathompkins5201 Thank you for reaching out. Would you make a video on Marketing?advertising through social media. I am looking for ways to promote my products for Mother's day?

@@Judyssma You can get some Mother's Day promotions and marketing tips in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYCslZt_prmah7M If you'd like more specific advice you can book an assessment call with me here: www.sonjathompkins.com/book

Hi Karen. Thanks for subscribing and I apologize for this Laaaaate response. somehow I have over a dozen messages from the last two years that I’m just seeing today including yours. I’d live to get to know you are you business. Lets connect on IG I’m @productstoprosperity

I’m literally seeing this a whole year later 😫 I apologize. It depends on the taxes you’re talking about. Quarterly sales taxes ..yes ( in a sense) because you collect it on every sales transaction when you do weekly admin tasks that money should be placed in a separate bank account so that when it time to put you already have it, because it was never “yours” as the business owners to begin with. if you mean quarterly payroll and other taxes, no. it wouldn’t include that. I’d love to connect with you. I have two IG accounts www.Instagram.com/productstoprosperity and @sonjathompkins If you have other questions we DM me

Hi Gabrielle ! It’s not an accounting guide, but it does include information to help you manage and track those amounts as part of your process. 😊

Is there a way to put aside a percentage of your taxes using that method? Or are you including that in the 25% to keep your business going on a consistent basis?

Gabrielle Veray are you talking about sales taxes, payroll taxes, or personal income taxes? Sales taxes YES, payroll & personal income NO.

Lucia Garcia Thank you. I’d love to have you as part of my community over on Instagram. My username is @sonjathompkins

Uniquely Tisa Heeey🙋🏾‍♀️. I haven’t announced a date just yet. But I’d love to keep you in the loop. You can join my community here: www.sonjathompkins.com/preplist It’s an email opt-in but also includes resources to help if your boutique isn’t currently open or making consistent sales?

@@Jointed56 done, thank you. I'm only interested in owning an online boutique, per say. But I do want go into popup shops and vendors events. I'm starting with purses and small accessories.

OMG.... I’m so sorry. This is Sonja, but I’m just realizing I’m replying under my sons account in my phone🤦🏾‍♀️ At any rate, pop ups work to accelerate the growth of an online store. You need awareness and traffic to build online sales. You can do that by paying for actual ads ( not post boosts) or pop ups. I explain more in other videos like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDSi2iGac-Ag6c

@@Jointed56 ok, thank you. For some reason I'm not really big on post boosts. I've been leaning more towards ads on radio shows and podcasts.

ItsQueendom That’s a common worry. The formula is a basic structure. Somethings you can price more or less based on the QUALITY of the item. But also, everyone who’s shopping isn’t looking for the cheapest cost. It depends on who decided to target as a customer. I teach how to do that effectively here: gumroad.com/l/claritytocustomer If you are targeting people with a smaller shopping budget, than you may want to only buy products that will allow you to mark up appropriately and still stay at a retail cost they will pay for. You really have to make your business profitable so you can eventually pay yourself consistently. A major reason why so many boutiques shut down within the first 3 years.

Camaelyonz M. Everyone’s business is different and what it costs to start varies. And this IS EXACTLY how I started my pop up boutique that bank rolled into 3 stand alone brick and mortar locations. I’ve also successfully helped several clients who had less than 1k do the same. Their testimonials are all over my website www.brickandmortar.com All pop- up shops don’t require tents. All pop up shops or even high end boutiques don’t require tons of merchandise. And when you are a specialty shop ( the true definition of a boutique) it’s even easier to stock. My techniques to help boutique entrepreneurs work and my dozens of clients with profitable boutiques are the proof.

camee michelle Hi Camee! Your very welcome. Let me know how it changes things for you

I am launching for the first time in Memorial Day, I like this system. I had already just did a mark up, the mark up was a little over what you suggest with the 4xs, and some of the inventory (with its quality) I felt the mark up was too high. what do you think? Are you including shipping in the 4xs? thanks!!

camee michelle first off congratulations 🎉 I’m wishing you all the success 😊 And yes, the suggestion is four times so your business is covered, but everything should be examined for quality ect. and priced accordingly. I go into more detail in my masterclass and workbook. If you need it, the link is above in the description.

thanks, I will Check it out.

Thanks Alexandra! If you're in the planning stages, be sure to grab the pop-up guide and checklist it's been a life saver for so many!

Hi Gigi I appreciate that. Where are you in your boutique journey?

Loved1 Lost1 aww thank you. All is well! How are things with you and your boutique journey? Let’s connect on IG as well @sonjathompkins

Vince and Brittney Thank you 😊 I so appreciate it. Please subscribe and also follow me on Instagram for daily help and information. Username: @sonjathompkins

Hi Ardesta you are so right which is why I made the video lol. So many people are struggling to make a consistent profit margin, and paying themselves is usually last on their list, but is the most important priority. If you need more help with this process I have a recorded masterclass and workbook here: gum.co/UOXCY

Tracy Fay you’re very welcome. I’m glad you found value in this video. What was your biggest takeaway?

theunbrandedlifestyle get it girl 🙌🏾🙌🏾 that’s awesome. Thank you for watching. I’ll share those resources later tonight. Mommy duties call 😊

Thank you so much H A ! Glad you knew what I meant. :)

cm g All those things may be true. But then those are NOT your customers. And on the flip side there is a whole other segment of people who are actively searching for a black woman owned business to support and if you “hide” behind your logo or anything else you miss that. All stats show ( and I’ve personally experienced) that in today’s economy people are more like likely to shop with SOMEONE they know like and trust. 😉

Hi Sandra. OMG I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this comment. I hope you've gotten some assistance during this loooong period. However, I still wanted to respond and if you'd still like to chat with me my email is [email protected]

David Hovsepian Congratulations! Thanks for being here. I have a video on KZbin about Pop up shops and that’s my best advice for getting started. Go check it out and let me know if that helps you or if you need something else let me know 😊

Thank you GiGi! I appreciate you for watching. Make sure you join my list the next event is happening soon win info going out this week.

You're welcome and sorry for the late response.

you’re welcome Elizabeth! I’d like to get to know more about you and your boutique. let’s connect in the DM’s on IG I’m @productstoprosperity there

You’re welcome. What type of boutique are you interested in opening? And thank you for watching.

Thanks Roselyn! Where are you at in the process of starting your pop up boutique business?

Hi Mary. Sorry for the late response. All these notifications don't come through the phone app. If you need more help and a step by step walk through you can find a recorded masterclass with workbook here gum.co/UOXCY

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. Do you already have a boutiue?

your welcome Tiffany. Make sure to subscribe & hit the bell because I have new videos I'llbe uploading every week.

Tina Delgado you're so welcome thanks for watching

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Your Welcome Tina

Big Meech Thank you! That's such a fun time when you're getting everything laid and planned out. I'd love to hear how things are going.

Naee Fab Oh so glad I could help