Taking Your Business to the Next Level.
Our educational programs are designed to equip independent retailers with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to grow and thrive. Learn from industry experts, gain new skills, and elevate your business today.
Retailer Education
Heart on Main Street wants to connect retail educators to the Main Street community. Through webinars and live seminars, retailers can learn from seasoned peers and retail industry experts on best practices and new techniques such as:
✔ Marketing for Independent Retailers: Explore practical strategies to attract customers and drive foot traffic to your store.
✔ Mastering Business Finances: Learn budgeting and financial management techniques to keep your business thriving.
✔ Disaster Recovery Planning: Prepare your business to bounce back quickly from natural disasters or unexpected challenges.
✔ Strengthening Leadership Skills: Build a motivated team and foster a supportive environment that drives success.
✔ Enhancing Customer Experiences: Create memorable interactions that turn shoppers into loyal customers.
✔ Adopting Innovative Tools: Discover technologies that streamline operations and grow your local presence.
Upcoming Webinar
The Main Street Matters webinar is very excited to have Katy Sensening Schilthuis and Ashley Collett as guests! These two retailers, with over 18 combined years as owners, have seen it all when it comes to working in retail. And one of their biggest questions was why do independent retailers lose customers that they've already won?
Our Latest Webinar
Celebrate Pink Friday
The Main Street Matters webinar welcomes Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub to talk about Pink Friday. This is a nationwide event held on the Friday before Black Friday (November 20th this year) to encourage people to shop at their local retail stores before visiting big-box and chain stores. Pink Friday highlights the value of community, urging shoppers to invest in the vibrancy and diversity of their local economies before turning to big-box retailers. Samantha joins the webinar to talk about what Pink Friday is, how to sign up, and how your store and your community can participate. This year, The Boutique Hub is also holding a special fundraiser for Heart on Main Street to go along with Pink Friday! For every store that registers, The Boutique Hub will donate $1 to Heart on Main Street to help assist retailers affected by natural disasters