FAQs

Why do I need a consultant?

Hiring a consultant to help open your retail business can be a strategic move for several reasons:

  1. Expertise and Experience: Consultants bring a wealth of specialized knowledge that may not be available in-house. They can provide insights into the retail industry, consumer behavior, and market trends.

  2. Objective Perspective: A consultant can offer an outsider’s view on your business, helping to identify areas for improvement that you might not have noticed.

  3. Problem Identification: Consultants are skilled at diagnosing problems that may be hindering your business’s success. They can analyze your business processes, marketing strategies, and overall operations to pinpoint issues.

  4. Solution-Oriented: They can provide timely solutions and innovative advice to help you overcome challenges, which is crucial in the fast-paced retail environment.

  5. Increase Productivity: With their experience, consultants can boost the performance of your employees by enhancing their skills and adapting to changes within the retail sector.

  6. Cost-Effectiveness: While there might be concerns about the cost, consultants can save you time and resources in the long run by addressing specific issues efficiently, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

  7. Best Practices: Consultants can introduce you to the best practices in the industry, ensuring that your business operates efficiently and stays competitive.

  8. Data-Driven Insights: They can provide an insider’s view based on data, helping you make informed decisions that align with your business goals.

  9. Flexibility: Consultants offer ad-hoc services, meaning you can engage them for specific projects or periods, which provides flexibility and control over the consulting process

In summary, a consultant can be a valuable asset when opening a retail business, offering expertise, objectivity, and strategic guidance that can lead to increased efficiency, profitability, and long-term success.

Who is Retail Shipping Associates?

Retail Shipping Associates is a trade organization that supports the entire retail shipping community through training, vendor/carrier relations, profit-directed programs and advocacy.

As the largest organization of its kind, RSA’s 7,000+ membership is comprised of both independent (non-franchise) and franchised stores throughout all 50 states, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

What is PackageHub Business Centers?

The PackageHub Business Center® (PBC) national store network is a non-traditional franchise model that unites the best-of-the-best Retail Shipping Associates (RSA) Premium Members into a nationally-branded network. This network will help entrepreneurs like you take your business to the next level and profit from new opportunities in the digital economy.

To become a PBC member, store owners must first meet the network requirements, successfully complete the membership application and approval process, agree to the terms of the PBC Franchise Agreement, and pay monthly membership fees.

What is the RSA Advisory Council?

Retail Shipping Associates established the RSA Member Advisory Council in 2014. The stated purpose of the council was for the management team at RSA to gain insight, critique, and counsel from a group of experienced and respected store owner/ operators from around the country. The feedback and input from the council has been instrumental in guiding efforts by RSA to develop relationships, programs, and a strategy that will best-serve our Members and the industry at-large. In fact, the council played a major role in the development of the new RSA national store network PackageHub Business Centers™ (PBC).  There are 20 Member seats on the council and as owners retire and/or sell their stores, we identify potential replacements from a large group of eligible, qualified owners.
To see who is on the Advisory Council click here

What makes us different then other consultants?

We have successfully done what you are looking to do, and that is MAKE MONEY!

We have a proven track record of success and excellence. Our foundation is in our Retail Shipping Business that we built from the ground up in 2003 and sold in 2022. We were constantly recognized by the trade associations and carriers as being one of the top stores in the country.