When a studio owner is swamped with a thousand daily operational details, there’s no time for the job a business owner really needs to be doing—planning for the company’s future. Here’s what to do about that.
Brand ambassadors and social influencers can increase awareness of your dance store and persuade customers to buy from you.
Noncompete agreements are famously difficult to get upheld in court. Here are five better ways to protect your dance studio.
During slower months, having a sale has traditionally been one way local dance retailers entice customers to visit their stores. But generic sales events aren’t enough to attract today’s consumers. Here are some fresh ideas.
Change is unavoidable in today’s business environment. Sometimes you initiate the changes; sometimes they’re beyond your control. But one thing you can successfully manage is the way you communicate about them. Arts consultant David Gray tells what he’s learned from experience about managing the message.
More states and cities are banning any questions about a candidate’s past salary during job interviews.
Each person you hire will either make your dance business stronger or hold it back. So hiring well is at the very heart of good “people management.” To find someone who’s a great fit, begin laying the groundwork long before any interviews.
How local dance retailers can step up their marketing around special days.
Look around at the props and merchandise you have in your store—with a little creativity you can turn almost anything into a Valentine’s Day display.