Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique

I decided to start Tin Lizzy because I wanted to make shopping for fair trade and ethically sourced goods easier and more fun in my area. Tin Lizzy is a 1997 Grumman Step Van given a new life as a traveling shop specializing in fair trade, USA made and ethically sourced apparel, accessories and gifts. Tin Lizzy is based out of Annapolis, Maryland and travels all over the Baltimore/DC area setting up shop at festivals, street fairs, private events, home shopping parties, fundraisers, in shopping centers, in conjunction with other businesses, the options are endless!

I am selling Tin Lizzy because we are relocating to Austin, Texas and I made the decision not to relocate the business. I have been operating Tin Lizzy for five years and grown it into a profitable business so it is my hope that someone local will continue on. Mobile retail is a fabulous way for someone to "dip their toes" into retail without committing to high overhead costs or one specific location.

I worked full-time on Tin Lizzy and additionally hired part-time employees to help me at high traffic events and with behind-the-scenes tasks such as photography and tagging. My schedule consists of a five day work week in the truck (Wednesday through Sunday,) as well as additional administrative tasks, March through December with the option for a light schedule in January and February. This business involves: -Buying of merchandise weekly along with seasonal collection planning (mostly online- 50+ wholesale accounts and at tradeshows). -Scheduling events and pop-up locations (permit acquisition- will include, networking- will include contacts). -Driving the truck to and setting up shop at different events in the DC/Baltimore region. -Marketing: social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest- over 5,000 organically acquired followers) as well as Mail Chimp (1,000+) and some print. Our key demographic is a working millennial or young mother in the suburbs. -Maintaining the online shop (over 1,500 products uploaded).

I would hire someone to drive the truck and work in-person events more and focus on growing the business online.

Retail sales experience is helpful. Everything can be learned! This is a great job for a young person with lots of energy that loves to be around people.