Bonnie Dahl
- The Fitter and Savvy stores owner (retired)
I have co- owned The Fitter on the Hill for 50 years and Savvy on the Pearl Street Mall for 17 years. It has provided lots of small retail experience for me. I have served on both city appointed boards (downtown and the Hill) in my past as well as involvement in activities and events in both areas.
My advice to students...
Regarding small retail, I find it to be very creative and ever changing. When you own small stores, such as our family businesses, you wear multiple hats. We have been in charge of ordering goods, stocking, cleaning, selling, HR, advertising and marketing, hiring, firing, scheduling, payroll, etc. As an owner you make decisions constantly regarding day to day and overall situations.