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BETTER BONDS BETTER BUSINESS

Building great relationships with store owners Building strong, genuine relationships with your stockists and store owners can actually have a huge impact on your sales — often more than launching...
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PREPARTION MATTERS

Getting your products shop-ready before you approach retailers Almost every single day I hear from creative business owners, product makers and small start-up brands asking if I’ll stock their products...
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STEP INTO WHOLESALE – Where to start

So many creative business owners are incredibly talented at making beautiful products… but when it comes to wholesaling and getting those products onto shop shelves, it can feel a little...
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IT IS WHAT IT IS

Why has The Ruby Orchard stopped ordering from me? Every time I choose new products for The Ruby Orchard, I am taking a leap of faith. I’m betting — with...
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Want to get your products seen by a shop owner?  Here’s what NOT to do!

Every single week I receive emails, messages and in-store visits from creatives hoping I’ll be interested in stocking their products at The Ruby Orchard. And honestly, our shop wouldn’t be...
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Things I wish someone had told me before I opened The Ruby Orchard!

Source IF ONLY I KNEW... Opening a business is exciting, terrifying, empowering and exhausting — often all at once. When I first opened the doors to The Ruby Orchard, I...
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CONSIGNMENT 101

The Pros & Cons of Consignment  Many creative business owners approach me and ask if I will stock their products. Often, the conversation starts with enthusiasm and optimism:“It’s free stock!”“Just...