Are Boutiques Profitable?

[@Iyawo2B]

absolutely love this video!

[@NKhan-11]

Great video, just subscribed to your channel. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Emilyboutique]

Hello hello from the USA! :) thanks for the sub!

Just received your book! Can’t wait to read it! Lovely! Greeting from Austria! 🇦🇹 😊

[@Emilyboutique]

Awesome! I spent a month in Vienna and Salzburg a few summers ago! Love it there :)

[@SunFlowerSurfer21]

Awesome video! Thank you so much! Can you talk about how big we should grow our boutique groups or if the number of members correlates to revenue? Also how can I grow my boutique group without constantly spending money on ads to grow it?

[@Emilyboutique]

I don't suggest FB groups to sell. It's such a closed off space- it's always just going to be tough to grow.

[@wendyc3803]

How do you handle returns both in store and online, Also do you have any experience /advice on drop shipping

[@Emilyboutique]

I have a podcast about dropshipping here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/620-what-i-think-about-dropshipping/id1208014382?i=1000580145467. A reputable POS system like Shopify will be able to manage inventory with returns for both in store and online.

[@shannonward4831]

I am so struggling I opened my online boutique this month and I just don’t know where to start to build my following. I tried to join the Facebook group to get help but I never got approved. Feeling so discouraged.

[@Emilyboutique]

Hey there-- starting a business is hard! It takes time for people to get to know you and then buy from you. Keep going keep going!!! The free FB group got backed up because I've been working with no team so hopefully you made it in with our recent approvals. It's a great group but I promise it's the same stuff I talk about here on YT!

[@hsnchristina6990]

I just discovered your channel and love your content! I know I'm supposed to start small inventory wise but I worry I won't look credible to customers. How many different styles do you recommend when launching? Do you offer 1 on 1 coaching sessions? Thx!

[@Emilyboutique]

Here's a video I did about how much inventory to buy when starting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqatq6etnpybbZY. I offer 1:1 time in www.boutiquebasicsbootcamp.com

[@emmanuelgonzalez422]

Do you think it's better to open an online or in-person beautique?

[@Emilyboutique]

Depends on where you live!! Where would you open a storefront??

[@emmanuelgonzalez422]

@@Emilyboutique at a mall in NWA

[@kristinfoster8768]

Hi !! I am DESPERATE for pointers! After scouring Fashion GO, LA Showroom, Orange Shine, and Faire and countless whole salers websites, I seem to only be drawn to brands shipping from China Shiying Fashion, Shewin etc, and its SCARING me! Are these brands legit? Are the ripoffs of something else? Please help me!

[@Emilyboutique]

Yeah you have to be careful because so much of that stuff isn't made ethically... it's also really cheap on the wholesale price, but shipping will be super high! If you're near a place that hosts an apparel market, that would be a great place for you to start!

[@brookedugas2047]

Emily. When you had mobile boutique where did you set up shop? Did you have to get permission . This is kinda of what I’m starting to do . It’s fun it’s me I like to go, go, go!!

[@Emilyboutique]

read my book!!! Literally I give you ALL the places to go in a chapter-- bit.ly/boutiquehandbook

[@brookedugas2047]

Emily how much should we pay ourselves? Business is picking up

[@Emilyboutique]

5-10% of revenue

[@brookedugas2047]

Emily I have been on Facebook business for about 3 weeks now and there are some styles that have not sold at all. I’m am marking up as you told us. What should I do ?

[@Emilyboutique]

First, note why they aren't selling. What makes them different then the styles that ARE selling?? And... keep going! 3 weeks is nothing. Give it a few more weeks and do the markdown schedule in my book if they still don't budge.