Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk what do about when sales are slow. For product based biz this is just one more hurdle we have to get over. Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you when this does happen. Every biz has a slow season, learn when your slow season is! Think of it like homework-things to do when business is slow. Downtime is sitting down, doing something, and always moving your business forward!
Preparing For the Slow Time:
-Find of theme for each month-Kelly plans this out in Trello!
-Have a dump list for big projects
-The financial ups and downs-save money for slower times
-Take a class or learn a new skill
-Dive into a blog article or email you have not had the chance to read
-Reorganize the office/business
Maintenance:
-Revamp photos, update product listings, tags….All the Things
-Update your accounting
-Think/design new products
Read A Book To Help Your Biz: Kelly & Caroline’s Fav. Business Books:
-Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert
-Art Inc By Lisa Congdon
-Show Your Work By Austin Kleon
-Make it Happen By Lara Casey
-Grace, Not Perfection By Emily Ley
Start Teaching What You Know:
- Teach online course
- Teach a workshop
- Great Source for extra revenue
- Take courses on Creative Bug, Creative Live, Skill Share
- Kelly’s Etsy Action Plan course coming April 2017!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
We are always moving forward -Caroline
We all have something that we can teach others -Caroline
I am always thinking about Christmas -Kelly
June can be your new January -Kelly
Etsy Action Plan - Kelly’s Course Coming Soon!
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