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Post Mortem Meeting for Black Friday/Cyber Monday biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur video Dec 12, 2025

You made it!  Cyber Monday wrapped up - hopefully you had tons of orders and are busy bees BUT I highly recommend you do one thing before sending everyone on break for the holidays - a Black Friday...

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Prep for E-Commerce biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur growing a business Nov 20, 2025

Here are some things that I found to be helpful in my 14 years of having a successful DTC brand:

Double Check Your Discounts

It sounds SO basic, because it is, but the last thing you want is to h...

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3 Tips for E-Commerce Holiday Gift Guides e-commerce entrepreneur video Nov 12, 2025

Tis the Season! 

Look at Last Year

If you have a business that was around last holiday run a "sales by product" for BFCM into mid December.  Then open up your gift guide page(s) on your site and ...

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What Made My Brand Stand Out - and Ultimately, What Sold It biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur growing a business Oct 21, 2025

When I sold my company earlier this year, I can’t tell you how many people asked me, “How did you do it?”

I think it was our products. I think it was our sales. But the thing that made Erin’s Faces t...

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Stock vs. Custom Packaging: What Every Beauty Founder Should Know biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur growing a business Aug 28, 2025

When I launched my beauty brand, I thought custom packaging was the gold standard but I didn't have the money to invest in it. The truth? You don’t have to start there.

Here’s why:

  • Custom packag...

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3 Proven Ways to Beat the Summer Sales Slump biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur Jul 31, 2025

Feeling the summer slump?Â đŸ˜© Don’t worry – I’ve got you.

In the beauty industry, we usually see a dip in sales during the summer. I remember staring at our numbers in July and August, wondering what w...

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3 Ways to Grow Your Business Alongside Your Market Sales biz tips e-commerce growing a business May 06, 2025

I love a good market - 

The energy, the people, the joy of watching someone light up when they try your product for the first time — it’s magic. But if you’re putting all your energy into markets and...

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Tariffs Are Here - What Brand Founders Need to Know (and Do) Right Now biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur growing a business Apr 17, 2025

If you’re a beauty founder, there’s a decent chance you’ve sourced components or finished goods from China at some point. Maybe it’s your jars, droppers, glass bottles, or a perfectly formulated produ...

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Spring Cleaning for Your Website: 3 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Online Store biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur Mar 19, 2025

Spring isn’t just for clearing out closets—it’s the perfect time to freshen up your e-commerce website so it’s easier to navigate, more engaging, and primed for conversions. Winter subsides, the sun c...

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The Meeting You Have to Do After BFCM biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur Dec 03, 2024

You made it!  Cyber Monday wrapped up - hopefully you have tons of orders and are busy bees BUT I highly recommend you do one thing before the dust totally settles - a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Postmo...

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3 Tips for Black Friday in Real Time biz tips e-commerce entrepreneur Nov 26, 2024

We're nearly there!  Here are three tips to keep everything running smoothly during your sale this weekend:

Check Inventory Every Day

You'll have so many sales coming in that you probably won't be a...

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3 Tips for BFCM Prep e-commerce entrepreneur Nov 18, 2024

How are you feeling?  Are you okay?  Staying hydrated and remembering to eat lunch?  It's almost go-time so here are some things that we've found to be helpful to make sure we do the week before our B...

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