FM Walsh & Associates Inc.

Making Tough Decisions

The retail market is definitely different from what it was 2 years ago.  Consumers have really changed their spending habits and thrift is in – big time!  This has really had an impact on all retailers – big and small.

My column in the latest issue of Make It Business is the inspiring story of Eva de Viveiros, the owner of the Barefoot Contessa boutiques in Vancouver and the tough decisions she had to make to thrive during the recession.  She’s an inspiration to all business folks out there who know they need to change it up but haven’t done it yet.

Read the whole story here and learn her 5 top tips for making it as a retailer.