fbpx Managing a boutique can be a lot of fun, but it also has its challenges! Building strong customer relationships is an essential step in having a successful retail business. Your loyal customers will be the ones that spread the word about your store and get new visitors to come by. Most people shopping at boutiques expect a personalized experience the moment they walk into your store. Meet these expectations and make sure your store is a place that shoppers seek out. The following three tips will help your boutique reach its fullest potential: Spread the knowledge: If you have products that are local, unique, or organic, be sure to share that with your customers. The more they know about what they are looking at, the more likely they will be to want to make a purchase. People like to make informed buying decisions, so give them all the information they need to do so. Social media: It is imperative that your store has a social media presence. Use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, to interact with your customers and share new products with them. Brand awareness is important for establishing your business, so use social media as a tool to do so. Be active in the local community: People love feeling like they belong to a community, so make your store a place where people feel welcomed. Host events and partner with other local businesses to get more people involved. Use the community as a foundation to build your business and spread the word. Check out how Marigold Clothing, a boutique in Indianapolis, has used RICS to increase sales, build customer relationships, and monitor KPIs. If you are interested in learning more about using RICS in your boutique, click here.