And no, I don't mean with fireworks. I'm already done 2 orders, got 2 more on the way that I just need to get the yarn for, looking for craft shows that I can do in the spring, and trying to stock up for them before I even consider signing up for them. Not to mention, I got a banner in the mail last week not even 24 hours after I ordered it. Say what? With that being said, I'm starting to get my things for my New Year's resolution crossed off, one by one. What is it, you may ask? To take my business more seriously... Because that is what The Crochetaholic now is... A business. I've started making some things for spring craft shows that I am looking into and different patterns that I think will sell super well during the spring craft shows. I just recently made a bunny and a water bottle holder just to see how quickly they can be worked up. They can be made up super quick by the way! Like 2 hours kind of quick, both considering it was my first time making them. Over the next little while, I will be testing different patterns to see if things can work out in time for any of the craft shows that I am thinking of doing. I know that what I sell during the spring and summer months will be completely different than what I would sell during the fall and winter months. I'm trying to build up my inventory as time goes on. I seriously can't wait to see what sells and what doesn't during the spring and summer shows! I am feeling really hopeful for this new year. Seriously... Really hopeful! That is a feeling that I rarely have for new years in the past. Party because I never really had anything worth while to be hopeful for. But now, with this new business taking off, things.... and times.... have changed. I am hopeful. I am feeling like a new version of myself. I am starting a new chapter in my life.... with some changes (like the obvious name change). I am glad to be embarking this new chapter of my life! I am really excited for this. New and better things are coming my way this year. I can feel it. 2018 will be my year!
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So this year, business wise, has been a great year. Personal wise too. I have learned many lessons on customer service and when to actually pick up payment. I am still learning on how to say NO to orders. Especially if the first order didn't follow through for one way or another. I am working on a few orders at the moment and can't wait to get more orders in during the new year! I have learned new stitches this year and posted three patterns on Ravelry. One of them is over 100 download! I guess I know what people want out of the three patterns that I have up for download. Scarves! I guess I will be trying to make more wearable patterns on ravelry in 2018. I can't wait for 2018 to start. With all the things that I am hoping to do in the new year is remarkable! I want to try to make more of a name for myself as a crocheter. I want to build my business more and more and see what sells and what doesn't. I know what cowls people have been asking for this past season and I can't wait to make a constant stock on that cowl. I am hoping to get a banner soon for future craft shows. I am hoping to design more and more patterns this year too. I am hoping to have a pile of orders on the go and have some kind of consistency with my income with this business that I have started. I am trying to take my business more seriously as it is no longer a hobby. It is now a business. A business that I thoroughly enjoy doing. If I am able to do this full time at some point, I'd be extremely happy. I know I will never be a millionaire with this craft. But I know that people want handcrafted items as they know where they are made and feel comfortable that the item that they purchased is not made in a sweat shop in China and/or uses child labour as so many things use both methods to make profit (I can use Nike as an example. Just look up Swoosh on youtube!). I am still figuring out prices for my stock and can't wait to learn more about the business woman that I am. Wow... it feels good to actually type that out.... Business woman. I really hope that 2018 is going to be my year for my business to grow and flourish! I am always on the look out for new patterns that I can work on and craft shows that I can do. I think 2018 will be the year of the learning my business for me. I'm going to try to keep my receipts together all in one place and to keep track of my sales. I really want to try to expand my business in the upcoming year. For those who use crocheting or knitting as a business, is there any recommendations that you can offer for me who is starting to seriously treat this business AS a business? Anything at all will be helpful!
All the best in the new year! Natalie |
AuthorNatalie lives in southern Ontario in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). She loves to crochet, read, and spend time with friends and family. Archives
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