E1.

How to Stay Competitive and Grow as a Small Business

The tools, systems, and tech that help small businesses grow without burning out, even in competitive markets.

E2.

Is Your Business Ready to Expand? 5 Green Lights and 2 Red Flags

How to know when it’s time to grow, and when expanding could do more harm than good.

E3.

10 Things to Know Before Opening Your First Retail Store

The realities, risks, and must-knows every first-time owner should understand before opening day.

E4.

Things to Look for When Renting a Retail or Restaurant Space

From landlord relationships to parking, visibility, and tenant mix: how to evaluate a space properly.

E5.

How to Know If You’ve Chosen the Right Retail Space

Six questions that help you confidently decide if a location truly fits your business.

E6.

Retail Leasing 101: What You Need to Know Before You Sign

Retail leasing basics explained, including common terms, costs, and red flags to watch for.

E7.

What to Do After You Sign your Retail Lease

How to prepare for success once the deal is done, from timelines to assembling the right team.

E8.

How to Plan a Smooth Location Transition for Your Business

How to move, expand, or open your first space without losing momentum or customers.

E9.

How to Prepare for a Successful Store Grand Opening

The marketing, planning, and systems you should have in place before the doors open.

E10.

Design and Build-Out Best Practices for Retail Spaces

How to design a space that works, for customers, staff, and long-term growth.

E11.

Building a Winning Team for Your New Store Location

How to hire, train, and lead a team that brings your brand to life from day one.

E12.

Your Store Grand Opening Countdown Checklist

A practical, step-by-step checklist to help you launch with confidence.

E13.

How to Build a Loyal Customer Base for Your Business

Proven strategies to turn first-time customers into regulars.

E14.

10 Operational Best Practices for Running Your Store

Simple systems that make your business run smoother, smarter, and more profitably.

E15.

Running Your Business by the Numbers: KPIs That Matter

The key metrics every small business owner should track, and how to use them.

E16.

Why Most Retail Concepts Fail (And How to Get Yours Right)

How to clearly define your concept, customer, and value proposition, and why getting this right makes every other decision easier.