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As a retailer and business owner, you work really hard. I see you. I’ve been there. But like I did for years and I see so many retailers doing this, you cannot forget to pay yourself. You are in business to make a profit, not hang on and see what’s left in the till.

“If you are not paying yourself a living wage, your business is not profitable.”

You need a steady income from your business. Understanding your inventory, knowing where your money is going and paying yourself a living wage is mind-shifting and business-shifting.

This episode is a little bit of tough love, but it’s going to pay off, literally, if you start writing yourself a regular paycheck, just like your rent check. Let’s dive in.

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Even during pandemic shutdowns I hear from many folks that they love the idea of owning a store.

So you want to open your own store too? Before you dive into this retail business dream, let’s discuss the 10 things to think about before renting the space and signing the contracts.

The retail business is not at all the pretty side of merchandising and styling store windows. 

Go through this checklist first and you can read more here in this blog post, should you open a brick and mortar store now?

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