Changes in the industry
It's been a while and I think it might be prudent to talk about what is going on in our industry right now. Change is happening and fast. I've never known so many bridal [...]
Wedding Trader magazine July August 2024.
I've written two articles for you in the latest fabulous Wedding Trader magazine: New Summer issue of Trader out now! - Wedding Trader Mag Firstly, teamwork. Hugely important when working in such a close [...]
Where it all started
Following my recent interview with Wedding Trader mag, I'd love to share with you the story of how my journey as the nation's leading bridal industry trainer began. Pages 70 - 73. Take a peek here: [...]
21st anniversary pressies
As part of my 21 years in business celebrations, I have discounted all my online, live chat and in house services & courses for the month of May 2024. Click on the links and [...]
Why invest in sales training your team with me?
As we enter Spring, I thought it might be interesting to speak a little about the wisdom of continual investment in your team. We are all busy and often in a bridal retail environment, [...]
Wedding Trader magazine March April 2024.
I've written two articles for you in the latest fabulous Wedding Trader magazine: March/April 2024 - Wedding Trader Mag Firstly, how well do you connect with your customers? Pages 50 & 51. Then, all [...]
Wedding Trader magazine Jan Feb 2024.
Take a look at the new issue of the brilliant Wedding Trader mag here: January/February 2024 - Wedding Trader Mag I've written a very informative feature for you regarding customer refunds. Find it on [...]
Marguerite Hannah award nomination 2024
I do hope you had a fabulous Christmas and New Year. Here's to a very successful 2024! This year has got off to a fabulous start for Marguerite Hannah of Alan Hannah & MiaMia [...]
To charge or not to charge for appointments.
What is an appointment? An appointment is a dedicated amount of time given to one customer at a time. These can range from one hour to two hours in the main. Some boutiques offer [...]
OPEN ALL HOURS?
Back in the day it would have been virtually unheard of to not open 5-6, or even 7 days a week in a bridal boutique. It appears today some bridal retail business owners are [...]
Wedding Trader November December 2023.
Take a look at the latest article I've written for you in the new issue of Wedding Trader mag. November/December 2023 - Wedding Trader Mag Pages 30 + 31. Helena
Hat exhibition Luton Museum
"If you want to get ahead, get a hat" was a phrase coined in 1952 by the Hat Council for an advertisement. Back in the day no self respecting man or woman would be [...]