Running a success business is not a hit or miss endeavor. It takes planning, focus and persistence. Early in the year, I often reflect on my plans, how business transpired the previous year, and what I want to do differently in the new year. I recently found this article on one of my favorite...
Business Planning
What is the Difference Between a Hobbyist and a Business Person?
If you don’t know the answer to this, or if you are unsure, you need to read this article. The sad story from Handmadeolgy does not list an author, but I would like to give him/her credit for being honest and sharing their misfortune with the crafting world. Consider this a wake up call...
Defining Selling Seasons
The gift industry is segmented into two primary buying seasons: The winter/spring buying season (for purchase of summertime and travel industry inventory) The summer/fall buying season (for purchase of holiday inventory) As a result, you will see lots of activity in the industry centered around these two periods. For example, large wholesale gifts tradeshows...
Sales Forcasting for Your Wholesale Gift Business
I recently got the following request for information from Debra, and thought some other people might be interested in this kind of information. Debra wrote: “Sandy, I just started reading your book and so far I am very excited. I am working with some friends that are starting a business and we want to...
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