[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”1238″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]Thinking about opening your very own in-studio boutique? You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. The Inspirations Dancewear customer service team has years of experience assisting studio owners just like you across Canada.
Below are Inspirations Dancewear’s top tips that other studios have used for running their thriving in-store boutique. Note: If you’re interested in your own hassle-free online boutique webpage for your students to shop from, scroll down to the end of this article.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tips for your in-studio boutique” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f961a3″ google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic”][vc_column_text]
1. Know your strengths
If crunching numbers, tracking inventory, or responding to emails isn’t something that comes naturally to you, or you simply don’t have the time for it, consider hiring an assistant. Having someone to take care of the day-to-day tasks involved in running your boutique can help to guarantee its success and keep your customers satisfied.
2. Place an order weekly or bi-weekly
Simplify your ordering process by collecting client orders and placing them once a week, or even once every two weeks, according to demand. You’ll spend less time placing orders and save on shipping costs.
3. Don’t compete on price
Make quality, convenience, value and customer service your priorities instead.
4. Consider stocking exclusive items
This includes any products that can only be purchased in your boutique. Parents will come to you for these uniform items that they can’t find anywhere else, and will no doubt add other items to their orders.
5. If speed is important, make choices that get your products faster
Have a process that gets you speedy merchandise on the fly? If you’re a Studio Wholesale Program™ member, choose from the Quick-Ship™ collectionfor merchandise that is in-stock year-round.
6. Create impulse purchase opportunities
Keep fun items such as dance-themed gifts and bags, as well as frequently forgotten items such as tights and hair accessories, in stock. You can plan on impulse purchases during back-to-dance registration and the holidays.
7. A little merchandising goes a long way
You can make your boutique look professional on a budget. Your in-studio boutique doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Rona, Ikea and Canadian Tire are some of the top picks for cheap but cheerful organization and storage solutions.
8. Like, share, repost
Shout out to your students when they wear your gear. Social media is a great way to promote your shop. Repost pictures of your students in their uniforms and costumes. (We ❤️ seeing photos of dancers in Inspirations swag!)
9. Under-promise and over-deliver
Avoid disappointing students and stressing out parents by adding a buffer to your delivery wait times. That way, you’ll be the hero when they get their order early.
10. Ask for help when you need it!
Are you stumped? Need something in a pinch? We’re here for you! Reach out to us and we will try our very best to work our magic.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Don’t Compromise on Quality Dancewear” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f961a6″ google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Every athlete needs the right equipment for training. Inspiration Dancewear in Kitchener, Ontario offers 2 programs for Dance Studios to get their dancers outfitted in the tried and true dance brands you know and love:
MyStudioStuff™ for offering an online boutique organized by class that your dancers can shop directly from your Studios page on our the MyStudioStuff™ website. Your students place their dancewear orders, and they’re purchases are shipped directly to their homes. Easy peasy!
Our Canadian dance studio list is constantly being updated with new studio openings and closures. We will ship to the entire Canadian market at the time of shipment, and we anticipate the final number to be around ~1200.
We are doing a total of 500 Booklet deliveries to the US this year.
1. There are 30 sample spots in the box with no extra fee attached for brand partners. The cost of inclusion remains the same, even if you decide to include a sample. This is an extra opportunity for you to connect your ideal client with your offerings.
If 30 sample spots get booked and you still want to include a sample, there is an additional $300 fee. This HELPS cover the shipping surcharges.
2. If you are an EVENT partner and would like to include a “gift” the cost is $300.
The number of samples you choose to provide is up to you! We do encourage you to provide enough for each shipment, but understand if you decide on a different number. Final Sample number will be provided in the coming weeks – but we anticipate a need of maximum 1200 for our Canadian delivery. All samples must be approved once you become a partner.
Absolutely not. This is just an added opportunity for your business if you choose you would like your ideal client to sample and test your product. 100% of Canadian dance studios surveyed said that having a sample influenced their decision to buy.
There are limited spots in each brand category, with a maximum of 10 partners. 1SHOPBOX is curated with top industry brands to provide a tool kit for studios as they select their vendors. We will not saturate their options – that causes decision fatigue! The events category has unlimited spots for easy selection of most suitable competition, convention, trade show.
The cost of partnership now includes the printing of your 5×7 marketing materials that will be included in the 1SB shipments. You must provide final design files.
This year’s 1SB will be shipped Summer 2023. Our aim is to have all shipments sent between mid August – mid September. This timeline depends on how quickly brand partners book their spots – the sooner our partners are locked in, the sooner we can move to fulfillment.
As we near our shipment delivery dates, it becomes harder to get your company included and we have to rush printing and assembly of your partnership. We highly encourage you to partner as soon as you can!
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Once your application has been approved your partnership is secured, all payments are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled.
Partnership prices increase on July 7th and July 28th as we rush to get all your assets included in the deliveries.
We offer flexible payment options with a choice of a) paying upfront or b) paying over a two month payment plan. Email us if you require more payment flexibility.
Your partnership is customizable and you select choices based on your unique needs. Each selection has specific assets required that is your responsibility to provide (visuals and written copy).
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