Christmas Fair Rundown

Phew! Six fairs may not sound like much but I tell you, I feel as if I’ve run a marathon, several times. Here are some photos from the fairs…. Michelham Priory – Two days of gale force winds in a draughty marquee! Cabbages and Frocks in Marylebone High Street – Mulled wine and carol singers [...]

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How Do You Source Your Products?

I get asked this a lot.  And it’s a good question. People seem to think it’s hard to find ethical products, but it isn’t if you use a bit of initiative and are prepared to search. And actually, it’s a lot easier now than when Boutiko first launched. In the space of 18 months or [...]

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How Do You Advertise?

People often ask me how I advertise and market Boutiko, so I thought I’d share the different things I do. 1. Online Directories: There are literally hundreds out there, some you have to pay for and some you don’t. Some will contact you as they are relatively new, some you can hunt out on the [...]

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So How Was The Fair?

Time, that human construct without which I would be a lot happier because it wouldn’t always be running away, has decided to reduce itself this week, so I am only now writing up last Saturday’s fair. The first ever Eco Fair in Balham, organised by Lynne from My Eco Self, turned out to be really [...]

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Fairs

Two fairs in two days. Lots of packing and unpacking, hefting suitcases, and explaining about ethically sourced products. Fairs are good because you get to meet your customers face to face, which as an online business doesn’t happen very often, and it’s also instant cash, which is always nice! There is a lot of work [...]

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