tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post6226119255839371014..comments2023-11-02T05:30:29.618-04:00Comments on English Muffin Blog: small business, small stepsBess Callardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03428365521524625060noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-75468162532490416952010-03-14T23:49:12.824-04:002010-03-14T23:49:12.824-04:00Really fine post.
As a painter,I'm more
worrie...Really fine post.<br />As a painter,I'm more<br />worried about not able<br />to create more new works<br />while I try to run the<br />shop,it takes discipline<br />and patience.<br />Any sugestions on alternative<br />ways of promoting art?<br />Best Wishes<br />Lancerika.etsy.comLancerikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266573947021115713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-75634097953566237632010-03-13T21:42:41.857-05:002010-03-13T21:42:41.857-05:00Nice article! :) I definitly think it's hard t...Nice article! :) I definitly think it's hard to keep up motivation but I consider myself a "shameless self-promoter!" When you love what you do and are good at it, why not be proud?<br />Don't worry about critics at first, it takes time to build your empire :)<br /><br />Buddy @ EcoDog Pet Treats<br /><br />http://ecodog.etsy.comecodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141005727652679081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-36409751131881120502010-03-13T14:46:45.999-05:002010-03-13T14:46:45.999-05:00great post!
i believe that blogging and advertisin...great post!<br />i believe that blogging and advertising are the most important things<br />for any e-shop, etsy, bigcartel etc. But it takes a lot of time, <br />and for the most of us who have a daily and very stressful 9hour job in front of a mac, is just too hard some days. (not to talk about friends who run a shop, a daily job AND a family). So slow business can get somedays<br />so frustrating..<br /><br /><br />http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246616555311280161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-52584624268682834092010-03-12T14:49:47.642-05:002010-03-12T14:49:47.642-05:00Great post! And a great blog! I frequent your site...Great post! And a great blog! I frequent your site often but this is my first comment. <br /><br />The small business articles are helpful!<br /><br />I have a store site selling my photography and I recently started a small Etsy store as well. The slow times are hard and I usually try working on my keywords and SEO material to try and get more traffic. And just recently I am learning how to blog and leave comments on other blogs... There is always a lot to do but the slow times can still drag on. <br /><br />Please keep these helpful small business posts coming! Thanks for the advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-26983420670807187982010-03-12T05:31:00.298-05:002010-03-12T05:31:00.298-05:00@BHB Kidstyle: Your shop looks great! Lots of clea...@BHB Kidstyle: Your shop looks great! Lots of clear pictures and listed items. I think the next step would be to get more people into your shop to see what you are doing. You can do this like you mentioned by joining twitter or starting a facebook page (I see you already have a blog and that's great!), however you also said that you don't really want to spend more time in front of the computer. How about contacting shops in your area to see if they'd be interested in carrying some of your designs? Are there any craft shows in your area? Perhaps you'd enjoy more face to face meetings to sell your wares than connecting with customers only over the internet.<br />Hope that helps :)<br />bessBess Callardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428365521524625060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-59297666080385782152010-03-12T05:00:19.227-05:002010-03-12T05:00:19.227-05:00Great article! My problem though that my wardrobe ...Great article! My problem though that my wardrobe is already full and I can´t really put my new creations anywhere. I ought to sell some, but no one is really popping into my shop to look around, let alone buy something.<br />Does it mean that I can´t avoid having to have facebook or twitter? I´ve been trying to avoid it (don´t really like sitting in front of the PC that much, and I really don´t writing). Hmmmm. Any advice?BHB Kidstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218448766919552874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-58377110081558793602010-03-11T11:01:02.033-05:002010-03-11T11:01:02.033-05:00Good tips. Thank you!Good tips. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-70880198595590312812010-03-10T14:33:00.721-05:002010-03-10T14:33:00.721-05:00Lot's of great ideas here - it is nice not to ...Lot's of great ideas here - it is nice not to feel like it's only me. I am also working on my displays. Obviously I need to display when I do my retail shows but I have also found that my wholesale customers need help with display as well so I am trying to get some examples and ideas together for them. <br /><br />Thanks again!Dolce Beadahttp://www.dolcebeada.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-85766904684883208442010-03-10T12:39:38.093-05:002010-03-10T12:39:38.093-05:00Great inspiration thank you! I've felt the ...Great inspiration thank you! I've felt the 'slow down' in the past few months with my jewelry business, http://www.janewear.com, and it's been getting me low! I can't wait til things pick back up again! We're expecting our little bundle of joy this summer, so I'm hoping to be slammed with orders by then!!JaneWear.comhttp://www.janewear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-24029558944558040452010-03-10T12:28:33.798-05:002010-03-10T12:28:33.798-05:00Great info! Thanks for postingGreat info! Thanks for postingKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324839152489154835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-54873774167656466012010-03-10T12:12:22.843-05:002010-03-10T12:12:22.843-05:00thanks for the great tips. reading this encouraged...thanks for the great tips. reading this encouraged me to hang in there.Alicehttp://laxtoyvr.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-25200812935845931332010-03-10T10:07:06.105-05:002010-03-10T10:07:06.105-05:00Thank you for reminding us to do what we "pre...Thank you for reminding us to do what we "preach to others".... be patient! I enjoy the time to rework my creations in my mind, to try out the ideas that have been rolling around in my head. This is the time to do just that. Thank you for helping me give myself permission to do just that!Aunt Karen's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728071149508566771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-81947238921789025152010-03-10T09:14:41.243-05:002010-03-10T09:14:41.243-05:00Thank you for this post! What perfect timing. I wa...Thank you for this post! What perfect timing. I was beginning to feel the post-holiday no sales blues, but you've given me the tools to reframe this time and focus on fall (knit hats are a hard sell in the summer :-) Thanks again!Deedlebug Designshttp://www.deedlebugdesigns.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-53748364799987522622010-03-10T03:24:28.586-05:002010-03-10T03:24:28.586-05:00I like so many of you are new at Etsy and have bee...I like so many of you are new at Etsy and have been doing a-lot of reading and trying to soak up every little piece of advise. I have been pondering how helpful twitter, flickr or any other venue would be. Thank you for the much needed tips. We have had down time since starting site after Christmas. I decided to view my our down time, like planting a seed. You plant (do some creating, post creation), Water it with praise (In my case I thank the Lord He will provide the buyer) for the sale, and last don't worry about it let the Sun produce the fruit of the sale!! Hope this is some kind of encouragement. We just had two sale and have been expect and thanking for it in advance.ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-84866462192196985102010-03-09T23:05:53.575-05:002010-03-09T23:05:53.575-05:00Great post! I love your idea about being social an...Great post! I love your idea about being social and starting a meet up club with other local crafters. I am going to try to organize that.Paper Pastrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323998987776927204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-50657268177971024042010-03-09T22:51:11.436-05:002010-03-09T22:51:11.436-05:00It's nice to see others are going through exac...It's nice to see others are going through exactly what I am ! I work full time and spend 3 hours a day travelling as well. I'm having trouble balancing work/spending time with my husband/Etsy/everything else!!!<br />I think the idea others have put forth of not trying to get too much done at once is great -so as not to get frustrated with it all. I tend to get annoyed because I want to do too many things and end up doing nothing. And lists! Must start writing lists...MeAndBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492789027162840485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-75620095692691226962010-03-09T21:50:40.455-05:002010-03-09T21:50:40.455-05:00I don't go to Etsy as much as I use to, but to...I don't go to Etsy as much as I use to, but today I had a need to check and see what I've missed, I don't seem to have a lot of quiet time. I have to agree whole-heartedly with you, down time spent wisely is a plus. The community college in my area is offering a course 'Starting and Running a Small Craft Business', I thought now is the time, plus it's an online class, I'm in there. Reading, taking classes, and socializing with other in your field can be a big boost and helps to get and keep those juices flowing during slow times.Sherrylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716969870001116091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-5936608212629174892010-03-09T19:13:22.003-05:002010-03-09T19:13:22.003-05:00I just opened my etsy shop today and I'm reall...I just opened my etsy shop today and I'm really grateful to have found your blog. A "sponge" is exactly how I feel right now. So much to learn. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging words. <br />-tinypeeperskelly smith-tillyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/tinypeepersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-71908942837492551562010-03-09T17:20:31.609-05:002010-03-09T17:20:31.609-05:00Thank you I thought it was just meThank you I thought it was just mecopperworksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-4588237382002741572010-03-09T17:09:12.460-05:002010-03-09T17:09:12.460-05:00Awesome article, Bess, thank you!
My sales did sp...Awesome article, Bess, thank you!<br /><br />My sales did spike before Dec. 31, and slowed considerably after Jan. 1. Unfortunately, my muse went into hiding as a result. While trying to discover her hiding place, I decided to stop creating and start writing tutorials on one of the techniques I use to create my image transfer pendants, after much nagging to do so from everyone and their mother. <br /><br />Sales of the tuts have filled the void AND jump started my muse. Sales of my pendants have also been more consistent in the last month. Yay! <br /><br />Thanks again!<br />LyndaDiva Designs Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584450394780468279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-57778852622773733692010-03-09T15:31:25.607-05:002010-03-09T15:31:25.607-05:00Thanks for posting this! Its nice to know that I a...Thanks for posting this! Its nice to know that I am not alone :) It is definitely a learning process and takes lots of time and effort to get it going. I just opened my shop recently and have been working on improvements everyday. I try to read blogs and posts and get ideas of how to promote my Shop. I also have a notebook that I write new ideas down and spend time on creating since that is what makes me the happiest :) Cant wait till all my hard work pays off! Thanks again!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161057410834605401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-56744657618436234902010-03-09T14:45:34.946-05:002010-03-09T14:45:34.946-05:00Thanks for sharing these great and inspiring ideas...Thanks for sharing these great and inspiring ideas!<br />I must admit that I'm a bit disappointed because I hardly get a sale on etsy and just do not understand what's wrong with my shop...La Woodstockhttp://www.lawood.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-76942182500728147922010-03-09T13:12:52.576-05:002010-03-09T13:12:52.576-05:00What a great post! I am really hoping to put these...What a great post! I am really hoping to put these tips to use, as I have in the past. :)Onewithwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398478806272413200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-29800472156627997742010-03-09T12:46:00.603-05:002010-03-09T12:46:00.603-05:00What a great reminder for all of us as we sit here...What a great reminder for all of us as we sit here patiently waiting for the sales to roll in!! Thank you! Great blog by the way! I am going to post it to my facebook fan page! http://www.facebook.com/lhconfections<br /><br />♥♥♥ Brienne http://www.lhconfections.etsy.comLynsey & Harper Confectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109167092831255553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693843203816089232.post-20063731062981757552010-03-09T08:21:20.352-05:002010-03-09T08:21:20.352-05:00I love your blog on this subject. I have my Etsy ...I love your blog on this subject. I have my Etsy shop (that does well), but I use your ideas and critiques for my Artfire shop. Many thanks and keep em' coming - Toni, allearringsandsuppli.etsy.comToni Lamberthttp://www.allearringsandsuppli.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.com