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Melanie Cheripka started the topic Help me chart my stars! in the forum Goals, Accountability, and Celebrations! 7 years, 8 months ago

Hey everyone! I need some accountability charting my stars. Every time I open it, I get an overwhelming feeling of UGGHHH. I haven't printed it out, I plan on jotting down my thoughts in a notebook.

But every time I sit down to do it my mind wanders to something else I'd rather be doing in my business. Like I'd rather be playing with yarn and…[Read more]

Carolyn Robbin replied to the topic What extras do you include when you sell on etsy? in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

I enclose a handwritten thank you note on a business-sized card with my logo and I include a coupon code for a % discount. I am a stickler for thank you notes and I appreciate when I receive them with purchases.

I also enclose a progress keeper and usually a little container with stitch markers inside. Once those are gone, I'll probably stop or…[Read more]

Carolyn Robbin replied to the topic Yarn Dyers – there is an informal guild! in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi @katie-franceschi

I also want to be a part of the Indie Dyers Collective.

I've submitted applications also and not heard….

Thanks so much

Carolyn Robbin replied to the topic Directory for Fiber Festivals, Events, Retreats in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

thanks SO much @dawn-craig and @Karen-robinson. Very helpful info.

Dawn Craig replied to the topic Directory for Fiber Festivals, Events, Retreats in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

there's also this list… I haven't looked at to see the info but found it searching

Karen Robinson replied to the topic Directory for Fiber Festivals, Events, Retreats in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

Clara Parkes has a list on her website: The Knitter's Review. It only goes through the end of 2017 at the moment, but you can check the websites of listed events to get their dates for 2018.

Dana Gervais replied to the topic So I did some work without a contract… in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

FYI…I've crossposted this in the SS Facebook group

Dana Gervais started the topic So I did some work without a contract… in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

I have a problem and I need guidance. I'm too upset to formulate a rational response: So, there is a publisher/distributor who operates internationally but exists local to me (like they are in my physical community). I have worked with them 3 times in the past 12 months – all 3 times at their initiation. They do not use a contract. Initially,…[Read more]

Carolyn Robbin started the topic Directory for Fiber Festivals, Events, Retreats in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi
I am looking into the opportunity to sell at shows. I've googled around to find a listing of fiber shows to no avail. (I've seen for crafts, not specifically fiber events).

I'm also interested in selling at knitting retreats.

Does anyone know of such director(ies)?

I'd greatly appreciate some info on this.

Many thanks
Carolyn

Jess Cook started the topic Q4 Map-Making Check-in 2017 in the forum Goals, Accountability, and Celebrations! 7 years, 8 months ago

We’ll be making our maps in October, so stay tuned!

Hello brave map-maker! Here’s the place to share your new maps!

You can download the Map Making Guide here: https://taraswiger.com/MMG

You’ll get daily prompts and exercises each morning for one week starting in October, so check your inbox!

Come back here and share each bit of your map (or a…[Read more]

Gillian replied to the topic How To Ask For Facebook Reviews in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

Yay!!!! Congrats on collecting those reviews!!! 🙂

Karen Robinson replied to the topic How To Ask For Facebook Reviews in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

@cheryl287676: Yay for getting reviews! Now to get them posted in the right place. 🙂

Cheryl Ham replied to the topic How To Ask For Facebook Reviews in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

Yay – I posted on my FB page today asking for reviews, and I received my first 5-Star Rating! A few other wonderful customers seem like they want to help, but they're leaving their ‘review' in the comments under the pic. D'oh! I'm trying to gently help them paste the review in the actual Review area. Either way, they're saying really nice things…[Read more]

Melissa Tompkins-Stahl replied to the topic What blog do you love to read? in the forum Ten Forward 7 years, 8 months ago

I really enjoy Abby Glassenburg's blog and podcast “While She Naps”
She covers small business, and not so small business, creativity, motherhood, doing the right thing and much more. I find most of the people she interviews to be interesting and inspirational.

Gillian replied to the topic Introduce Yourself in the forum Ten Forward 7 years, 8 months ago

Hello!

I’m Gillian (pronounced like Jillian). I have two girls and a husband and a business I am trying to so hard to grow.

I am the owner and sole-maker of kids lunch accessories and baby goods (which I think I’m phasing out) over at penandthimble

My favorite dessert is seconds of dinner. I prefer savory to sweets any day! 🙂

Super exc…[Read more]

Melanie Cheripka replied to the topic Introduce Yourself in the forum Ten Forward 7 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Naomi! Good to see you here 😀

I don't really expect perfection from myself but at some point the laundry needs to be done and I have to pay my business taxes so I don't get in trouble. I'm pretty focused, I think (still need to chart my stars so I may be wrong lol).

Naomi Bruette replied to the topic Introduce Yourself in the forum Ten Forward 7 years, 8 months ago

Welcome Melanie! I literally had a disney song playing through my head when reading “I have trackers and planners galore…” Lol

The Starship is wonderful and helped with clearing me head about so many things with my business. I think you'll enjoy it.

Lol on the husband….asking how much you've had in sales. Sounds like mine! I think I respond…[Read more]

Melanie Cheripka replied to the topic Yarn Dyers – there is an informal guild! in the forum Engineering 7 years, 8 months ago

I have applied several times but haven't been accepted yet. I'd love to join, thanks for sharing! 🙂