The Top 5 Tools Every New Business Needs
Starting your business is a HUGE deal, one that deserves a major pat on the back and some extra champagne. Telling the world that you’re officially in business is the first big step, but when time and money are stretched thin how do you show the masses that you’re a worthy investment? They key is to present yourself like a pro from the very beginning. When your head is spinning with all the to-do’s it’s easy to become overwhelmed so I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite (and affordable!) resources to help you get started, with minimal damage to your bank account.
The Secrets Behind Profitable Products
Want to know one of the best feelings in the world? It’s when people love what you make and are excited to give you money for it! As a creative, I KNOW your mind is constantly churning out new ideas and designs, after all, that's where your passion lies! You probably have notebooks FULL of projects you want to get started on and new products you want to bring to market. Here’s where it can get a little tricky. As a small business and creative you need to find the balance between what YOU love and what the market is asking for. Sometimes we swing for the fences and have a major home run on our hands while other times, the product we think is going to be the hottest seller falls flat. As a designer, it’s really difficult a to separate what you WANT to make and what you know will sell. I’m willing to bet that as you read this a few “trends” pop into your mind that you’ve seen everywhere. Those designs and styles that clients and customers are constantly asking for but you’re so freakin tired of creating.
10 SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL SELLING APPOINTMENT
One of the biggest challenges in wholesale is getting an appointment with the buyer from your favorite store. It can take weeks or months to get something on the calendar! When you finally do get that call or email start by giving yourself a pat on the back because you’ve crossed a major threshold by getting an appointment on the books! Are you ready to leave a lasting impression with your buyer? Here are 10 of my top tips for having a successful appointment.
Rock your business plan
We're officially half way through the first month of 2017 (say what?!) and I want to know, how are those big, scary goals coming along?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by #AllTheThings it's time to take the first steps in hitting your business goals for 2017. Whether you've decided to dip your toe into wholesale this year or planning to take it to the next level, I want to help you grow your business. I've created some awesome planning sheets for you to put everything in one place. Let the brain dumping begin!
NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS, NEW WEBSITE!
It's the first Friday of 2017 and I'm ending the week on a high note with the launch of the NEW Wholesale for Creatives website! I’m so excited you’re here and promise to make it worth your while.
I took a little time off at the end of 2016 to prepare some AMAZING 2017 content for you! Each week I’ll be sharing my favorite tips, tricks and insights to help you grow your wholesale business.
To kick off 2017 I’ve created some business planning worksheets to help you plan for your BIG goals and take the next steps in your wholesale business.
7 MAJOR MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING with buyers
Working with buyers doesn’t have to be difficult. If you approach their business as you would your own you’ve got a pretty high chance for success! That said, so many small businesses make doing business difficult and that results in low sales and inconsistent retail relationships. I sat down with some of my favorite buyers and talked to them about the quickest way to get on their bad side and made a list of their biggest pet peeves to share with you! If you’re guilty of any of these points I suggest making some changes ASAP!
5 Challenges you will face in Wholesale
Last week I talked about my love of wholesale. This week, I’m addressing some of the drawbacks to running a wholesale business because I think its so important to understand the big picture before diving in! I’m #TeamWholesale all the way because in my eyes, the benefits outweigh the costs, but everyone is at a different place in their business. These are a few of the scenarios you need to be aware of.
The Benefits of Running a Wholesale Business (aka why wholesale rocks!)
Some businesses have found their home on Etsy while others sell through their own websites (or a combination of the two!) Maybe you've been dreaming about diving into wholesale but going beyond Etsy or your own website is overwhelming, scary and kind of freaks you out! Well friends, I'm here to help. If you’re thinking about wholesale but aren’t sure it’s the next best step for your business this post is for you!
5 Lessons From My First Year in Business
A year ago this week I launched my business. It was the most exciting/scary thing I've done in a VERY long time. Would people like me? Hate me? Respond well to what I just put out into the universe or simply ignore it? Looking back, these are some of the greatest lessons I've learned.
FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN LAUNCHING A WHOLESALE BUSINESS
It’s pretty amazing to see something you’ve poured your heart and soul into sitting on the shelf at your favorite store. It’s an even better feeling when you hear how quickly it sells and receive a re-order request in your inbox. If you have a product that you dream of seeing on your favorite store’s shelves I want you to grab a coffee (or a cocktail) and carve out some time for yourself to consider the following before jumping in: