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Five Minute Friday: Should You Open a Second Boutique Location? | (Part 1)

Before you expand, Sara Burks is here discuss four things every retailer needs to assess: your customer, your why, your time, and your passion. Too often, retailers expand because they overbought inventory, found an available building, or simply feel like they need to grow.

Five Minute Friday: Should You Open a Second Boutique Location? | (Part 1)

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Before you expand, Sara Burks is here discuss four things every retailer needs to assess: your customer, your why, your time, and your passion.

Too often, retailers expand because they overbought inventory, found an available building, or simply feel like they need to grow.

Should you open a second location—or go all-in on online?

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Before you expand, Sara Burks is here discuss four things every retailer needs to assess: your customer, your why, your time, and your passion. Too often, retailers expand because they overbought inventory, found an available building, or simply feel like they need to grow. Should you open a second location—or go all-in on online?

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