Business Planning

Planning a Success Business

February 6, 2012
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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...

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What is the Difference Between a Hobbyist and a Business Person?

January 23, 2012
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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...

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Defining Selling Seasons

March 3, 2011
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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...

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Sales Forcasting for Your Wholesale Gift Business

March 22, 2010
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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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