Sunday, March 18, 2012

Diva Paws Boutique Offers Pet Water Safety With Skamper Ramps by: Timmy Vic


Diva Paws Boutique was created by an animal lover. This is easy to tell by the sheer number of options and products available on the website. With over 60 different lines represented in their online catalogue, Diva Paws Boutique meets the needs of their furry customers all across the greater Toronto area and all through Southern Ontario. Although this boutique style pet shop has been in business for 4 years online, they have just recently opened an in-home showroom in Georgetown in order to better meet the needs of their expanding customer base. By appointment only, you can browse the latest fashions in dog sweaters and cat clothes, view comfy beds just right for your pet and ask questions about any of the items showcased. 

Diva Paws Boutique at divapawsboutique is not just your common dress-up shop for our furry friends. While they do offer a wide variety of fun and unique clothing items for both dogs and cats, they also know the importance of keeping our furry friends safe and comfortable. Safety for our pets includes water safety, and Diva Paws Boutique is a proud supplier of Skamper Ramps - water escape ramps designed to aid dogs and other furry four-legged pets to exit a pool easily and without risk of injury or damage caused to pool liners. 

Skamper Ramps are available in a Regular Skamper Ramp as well as the Super Skamper Ramp. All Skamper Ramps are mounted on the edge of a pool, or other walled body of water, and provide a way for dogs to climb [Skamper!] out of the pool without their claws scratching the pool lining. The Skamper-Ramp also works well with floating docksand houseboats. Using Skamper Ramps also drastically reduces a pet’s likelihood of drowning, which believe it or not is actually 1 in 1,028! 

Skamper Ramps are carefully designed from recycled materials, and are created to be used for both emergency and regular use applications. All Skamper Ramps are made from plastic which will not yellow, grow barnacles or become scummy when left in any kind of water including fresh water. Skamper Ramps only come in one color-white, but this is for a good reason. Did you know that all living creatures-including your pets can see the color white-even at night? This makes Skamper Ramps highly visible to all animals, including uninvited guests. By making the Skamper Ramps easy to see, it helps to eliminate the need to fish dead snakes, frogs and possums out of your pool or desired swimming hole. 

Diva Paws Boutique is proud to be suppliers for Skamper Ramps, a much needed pet water safety product. With as much love as the Diva Paws Boutique owner Melanie Reinhart has for her pets, she is well aware of how devastating it would be to lose a furry member of the family. By offering these water escape ramps, she hopes that tragedy can be averted and that aging canine friends everywhere can go back to enjoying the water, with their owners confident of their ability to get back out on their own. 

Visit Diva Paws Boutique today at divapawsboutique to make your pool safe and ready for summer fun!
About The Author
Diva Paws Boutique started due to one person’s passion for animals .Canines and felines are Melanie Reinhart’s delight! Caring for several of her own pets, Melanie came to realize that animals have unique pet clothing and pet accessory needs. For more information www.divapawsboutique.com.
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Opening Your Own Boutique: Overcoming Fears and Understanding Critical Factors

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If fashion is what you live and breathe and you are eager to open your own boutique, it works well to understand the field and what is required of you!
Facts:
A boutique may look like a breezy, glamorous space but it requires lot of sweat! Clothing is a field which can give you returns as high as 200% but running a boutique requires above all a lot of hard work and patience. It is a highly competitive business and the first five years are the most critical to success. To succeed in this highly competitive field, you need to first overcome your fears and doubts and be mentally ready for the long haul.
Doubts and fears:
1. "Do I have enough money to open a boutique?"
Check how much do you really need! You can always get loans with a good business plan or find a business partner to make the requisite investment.
2. "What business structure should I follow?"
Hire and consult with a good lawyer to take care of all you legalities. Keeping all paperwork in order will ensure longevity of your enterprise.
3. "Can I open a boutique part-time or do I have to quit my job?"
You can always look at opening an online boutique in case you cannot or do not want to get into it full-time.
Critical Factors:
1. Find your niche: Fashion is a very broad field and you need to decide on the niche for your boutique, which could showcase accessories, children clothing, shoes etc.
2. Understand your fashion: Keep up with the changing trends and know what is the hottest pick so that you can offer the same to your customers.
3. Learn retailing: This is one tough business which takes lot of patience and hard work. Work in a small yet successful retail outlet or boutique at least for 6 months before you start on your own.
4. Business & Financial plan: Create a plan that outlines the structure of your business, investment requirements, cash flow, recurring & one-time expenses, infrastructure of your boutique etc. Make sure to keep a margin on 10% for miscellaneous expenses and any exigencies.
5. Location: Choose a location which lies near your niche clients but is affordable and manageable. Even for an online boutique, be sure to choose a website hosting facility which is technologically advanced.
6. Licensing and Permits: Every business, even online ones require licenses and permits for legal functioning. It is best to hire and consult a legal firm to understand what all is required for your boutique
Opening a boutique may seem daunting but with proper planning and patience this can turn out to be one of the most rewarding businesses.
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Planning Considerations for a Boutique Hotel

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Planning to build or make a Boutique hotel? Congratulations for taking the right decision, hopefully you are in the right city and location.
Today many hoteliers or entrepreneurs are opting to go into Boutique segment. I therefore thought it timely to pen down my own experiences of creating Boutique hotels.
Boutique hotels became popular in recent times as it gave an opportunity to even a small property owner with a decent house of three rooms to convert it to a Boutique property and be rightly called a "hotelier". While there is no agreed definition of a Boutique hotel, by and large the industry agrees that these are "small, independent, trendy, lifestyle hotels"; their size ranges between 3 to 150 keys. There are certain distinct characteristics that differentiate a regular hotel to a Boutique property. In the following para's I would discuss these.
Boutique hotels are usually suited to the metro cities, cosmopolitan cities or popular resort destinations. This is because the clientele it attracts is by and large between 20 to 50 years age group belonging to upper middle income segment of the travelling public. Therefore it is important to select the right destination and within that a prime location with good neighbourhood. The target clientele prefers to frequent hotels in downtown or CBD. People argue that this factor is also valid for any other hotel; well there is no denying that location is one of the most important factors in the success of a hotel.
Let's now come to the size of a Boutique hotel. Generally we say small and qualify it with the range of 3 to 150 keys; however some in the industry strongly feel that hotels above 100 keys should not qualify for this segment. Their argument is that 100 keys is the optimum size to have the much desired personalised relationship between the residents, guests, visitors and patrons. There is a merit to this argument as the larger the size the more impersonal is the interaction between the people. Personal yet not familiar interaction is another key character of a Boutique hotel. Selection of people with the right attitude and their training and grooming therefore assumes great significance. A Boutique hotel follows the philosophy of addressing its guests by name and not by their key number.
In the recent past, some of the chains have also jumped on the Boutique wagon and launched their boutique brands. While the chains will have the muscle of their marketing strength, their hotels will definitely have areas of similarity with their remaining properties, diluting the Boutique concept. Boutique hotels are by and large independent hotels with distinctively different personality from the regular hotels. However recently we have seen the emergence of pure Boutique hotel chains, some of them having as few as just eight keys in some of their properties.
Architecture and interior decorator play a major role in creating uniqueness in style and an ambiance of vibrance. The hotels are chic in their character. The stay must become an experience is the slogan. I have recently seen a hotel with over 15 different types of rooms in size, lay out, decor and view. Each time one stays in different rooms, it is a different experience. The atmosphere of a Boutique hotel bubbles with a suspicion of intimacy and class. Such an atmosphere helps the hotel become the happening place in the city or the location. The hotel must reflect the warmth in its style. Boutique hotels are therefore distinctively different than the other hotels not only in their personality but also in their revenue generation potential. A boutique hotel earns a higher per key revenue than the regular hotel.
Technologically, a Boutique hotel is a state of the art hotel with latest in internet technology, DVD's in rooms, interactive flat screen LCD/Plasma TV's, dimmer controls in the room. The hotels are also equipped with video conferencing facility through their business centre. The entertainment possibilities in a Boutique property are far more than the channel music on TV. They extend to trendy night clubs, bars and discotheques.
As part of the product profile, Boutique hotels have at least one, if not two trendy restaurants with different yet unique cuisine. They employ celebrity or known master chefs and serve a very carefully chosen and selective menu. The food is not only tasty but well presented and served in a totally friendly atmosphere. Most of the time the chefs visit the tables to ask about the food, its quality and taste. He is always willing to prepare out of menu items on request. The decor of the restaurants is hip and inviting. The crockery, cutlery and glassware are matching the interiors of the outlet. Service pleasing and smiling and above all quick and efficient.
A boutique hotel sets the tone of style, intimacy, fashion and glamour. It is frequented by the who's who of the city; people who want to be "seen around" or "seen with" are always there to make the atmosphere a happening place.
Within the Boutique there is yet another interesting and promising segment, "The Boutique Heritage". Owners of old forts, palaces, villas and houses are creating fine boutique hotels. These properties reflect old traditional royal living in ultra modern ambiance backed by latest technology and highly personalised service. The restoration and conversion is long, tiring and expensive exercise, but it is worth it. In Northern India, some of there properties are having an ARR of around US$ 1000.00 per night. Basically these properties offer an unforgettable experience of the Royal Raj days. This proves that the concept of product differentiation is the key mantra for creating a boutique hotel.
While boutique hotels are quite a common phenomena in the West, in Asia it is now picking up at a very fast pace. We see emergence of both independent hotels and a couple of boutique chains at national and regional level.
Now a word of caution, anyone planning to enter this segment will be well advised to go the professional way. Chose the best consultant available in the market to assist in creating a boutique product. One should remember that the difference between a regular luxury hotel and a boutique hotel is in two aspects, the subtle difference in product concept and profiling and the quality of ultimate experience to the user.
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Ram Gupta is a professional hospitality consultant with over four decades of experience in Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Far East. He has been associated with over two dozen hotel projects and a number of state of art wellness spas. His web site can be viewed at http://www.bcgglobal.com
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Friday, March 16, 2012

Choosing a Handbag Supplier for Fashion Boutiques and Gift Shops

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Designer handbags, fashionable purses, women's hats and accessories have become very popular in the past few years. Gift shops, fashion boutiques, and retail designer stores have jumped at the trend to stock their establishments with merchandise in this category. How should a merchant choose their wholesaler to supply them with quality goods at a fair price?
Wide Selection of price points
Not all fashion accessories and handbags are priced equally. While many bags and purses retail in the $40-50 range, there are lots of designer hand bags that can sell for $150 and higher. Many retailers earn more profits from the high end bags, as the wholesale prices of handbags and accessories are 40-50% below retail price.
Quality Merchandise
Be sure the supplier has 1st cut goods, which is the industry speak for top quality. Not all handbags are of similar quality. There are bags selling for $40 that can last a year or longer, while some selling for $250 can fall apart in a few months. A retail establishment's reputation is dependent on the quality of their merchandise. Don't fall in with a poor wholesale handbag supplier because of their marketing tactics if their goods won't make the cut.
Choice of Styles
Hand Bags and Purses come in a wide variety of styles. There are different materials that make up the bags, such as canvas, leather, fabric, suede, and even straw for the spring and summer months. Then there are the endless array of styles, such as clutch, hobos, cross body, strapless, and totes. Bags also come in a huge variety of designs, with sequins, beads, embroidery, and stitching. it pays to choose a supplier that can offer a huge selection of styles so the store can have a reliable source of products that their customers will be looking for.
Wholesale discount price
Fashion accessories are known for extreme variation in pricing, and wholesale handbags are no different. Choose a supplier that is also a direct manufacturer, so they can pass along the savings directly to the retail establishment. Find a wholesaler that will sell low minimum quantities to retailers, so the savings are available even when purchasing a minimum quantity of bags.
Reputation
It doesn't pay to stock what is referred to as "replica bags", or cheap imitations of designer brand name handbags, such a Gucci, Coach, or Pravda. These iconic brands command a high price, and no one will be fooled paying $20 for a top name hand bag. All that does is dilute a store's reputation and honor. Choose an honest supplier that has their own brands, or buy from a licensed vendor who is authorized to sell brand name wholesale handbags.
Magid Handbags has been supplying the wholesale womans' fashion industry since 1916. The iconic symbol of Magid is recognized worldwide as a high quality symbol of fashion and design. Magid Handbags offers the opportunity for retail establishments such as gift shops, fashion boutiques, and outlet stores to carry the Magid line of handbags, purses, hats, and other accessories and deeply discounted wholesale prices. Sign up to become an authorized wholesale buyer and access the low prices and friendly service Magid is known for.
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How to Start A Retail Clothing Store

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Ever dreamed of opening your own retail clothingstore? Well, I just opened one in Southern California not too long ago. It is actually a LOT harder than you might think to get your doors open and a few sales under your belt. To get started you'll need vision, a reseller's permit and a business license. While the unique vision might take months or years, the latter two requirements will only entail filling out a couple basic forms and waiting a couple of weeks for the paperwork to show up in the mail. That doesn't sound too difficult you say. Well, wait a second as the following to do items take just a bit more effort.
You will be:
1. Setting up a sole proprietorship, LLC, S or C Corp in order to protect your and your partner(s) personal assets should your retail store get sued.
2. Finding the right space that is an area with a fair amount of foot traffic and ample parking.
3. Negotiating your commercial lease so that you're not stuck into a 5 year commitment. (Make sure to try and negotiate the ability to sub-lease your space. It's a long shot, but it doesn't hurt to ask.)
4. Raising at least $50,000 in capital so you can remodel and stock your store.
5. Getting the proper building and electrical permits signed off so you can actually have the power turned on. That's right you can't have power until everything is signed off by the city. By the way, make sure at least one of your dressing rooms and one of your registers is handicap friendly. Otherwise you will not be able to open your doors until one is. I learned this lesson the hard way.
6. Finding the right employees to help you fill in the hours you can't be there. No matter how dedicated you are, you will need to get away from your store at least two days a week.
7. Making sure you have the blessing of your suppliers before embarking on this retail journey. I had no idea that the most popular jean companies will not sell wholesale to your store unless you already have some brand name jeans suppliers on board. This catch 22 absolutely baffles me, but I digress.
8. Budgeting is very difficulty. You will not believe the cost of your electricity (especially if you're running the AC all day) or how quickly your payroll adds up.
9. Developing and implementing an effective; on going marketing campaign. "Build it and they will come" does not apply to no-name clothing stores. You are going to have to slowly build a brand in your community. Taking out a one page ad in the local newspaper will be a huge waste of money unless you advertise giving away your product. You need to be VERY creative (think event marketing) and extremely patient. Unless you're opening your store in a mall, foot traffic will be limited and you'll have to rely on word of mouth.
10. Lastly, you'll be treating every customer like they were your one and only. You are going to have to differentiate yourself through outstanding service and by providing a unique shopping experience, Otherwise you will never survive.
All that being said, do not be discourage. I must say that it is tremendously rewarding and rather cool to own your own clothing store. If you are fashionable, passionate, sharp and excel at networking, then I have no doubt that you will succeed. Good Luck !
Bradley is a fashion industry pro. He owns a retail store in Costa Mesa, CA and is also the owner of Fashionable Clothing Wholesaler Blankstyle.com . His website and store carries vintage soft, fitted and stylish blanks from companies such as American Apparel.
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