Master List :: Get into boutiques

Are you ready to get your gorgeous designs onto shelves and into the world? Whether you’re just starting out or your shifting from retail to wholesale, we’ve got the advice that will make it a breeze.

"Even if you have your own online shop, getting products into stores can be a good additional source of revenue or a great way to get your brand in front of more customers."

- Meredith of SmallerBox lists the pros + cons of selling to shops

"What do you do if you want to wholesale your products but they are limited edition or one-of-a-kind because you use a material that you can’t source consistently?"

- Megan Auman of Crafting an MBA turns your liability into an asset

Think you’ll just drop in with some samples? “Many retailers don't think the drop-ins are effective.”

- CNN money shares the traditional way of meeting up with boutiques in this article (but we think Vianza  is a less-stressful way of hooking up.)

Don’t forget to check out our posts this week, from designers and makers who share their wholesaling insights. We’ve got MaryBeth selling crochet designs and tomorrow Amy Crook will share her process of getting her notecards into bookstores.

Want a retailer’s perspective on getting into their shops? Download this free book written by award-winning ex-retailer Abby Kerr.

This MasterList was mixed by Tara Swiger, Community Wrangler. To share your own mix of masterful help, shoot her a message at tara.swiger@vianza.com or on twitter @vianza.
 

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