tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76286719686976539742012-02-15T22:39:11.852-08:00How do i Get my self out thereGabbienoreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628671968697653974.post-12506522546546720222010-09-21T14:12:00.000-07:002010-09-21T14:18:51.676-07:00how networking at craft shows is AWESOME!I was a vender at a local show and all the venders were women , Some were new to selling the goods they made , and a lot of them were trying to brand them selfs or have get a websites.<br /><br />So i told a few of them i was a web and graphic designer . I got " oh really thats cool how much do you charge" a simple question turned into me giving away 5 business cards. I quoted a few .<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> I didnt get any contacts back but i did get my name out there.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7628671968697653974-1250652254654672022?l=newshoptips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gabbienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628671968697653974.post-9780717940192748412010-08-22T09:35:00.000-07:002010-08-22T09:35:30.090-07:00how to become the best designer you can be with out killing your bank account.Most people find something they want to sell thats the first step but the second step is not going to a supplier and killing your bank account , That can become a problem in many ways so many people go " oh my god i need to start making tons of ( whatever you are planning on selling) and start buying ( -----) and then noticing that your spending more then whats coming in ... in other words you arent making much of a profit to cover that $30 you spent on that designer fabric .Many would comment on the fact that maybe you should cover your costs before you go on a supply shopping spree or maybe just limit your self .<br /><br />As a jewelry designer i have enough supplies to make a few necklaces but selling 1-2 necklaces a week would be the right amount to cover that etsy bill for <b style="color: #990000;">THAT</b> week, and maybe buy enough chain for my necklaces and other projects.<br /><br /> Think long term but at the same time try to work on marketing your shop<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7628671968697653974-978071794019274841?l=newshoptips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gabbienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628671968697653974.post-58366228539131289132010-08-17T12:58:00.000-07:002010-08-17T13:10:35.789-07:00Welcome!People keep telling me that you cant start a business in this hard times? <b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BUT</b> a large amount of people are starting up new a business and saying good bye to that 9-5 job they hate with a passion. <br /><br /><div style="color: #6fa8dc;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">some topics am going to cover</span>:</span></div> basic photo editing for etsy and artfire shops.<br /> How to make your shop look like its busy even when your sales are low.<br />how to become the best designer with out killing your bank account.<br /> how craft shows teach you things about people<br /> how networking at craft shows is<b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> <span style="color: #f1c232;">AWESOME</span></b>!<br /> why craft shows shouldnt kill your people skills <br /><br /><br /><br />if theres something you want me to cover just ask or leave a comment<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7628671968697653974-5836622853913128913?l=newshoptips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gabbienoreply@blogger.com0