I cannot beleive that I have not been in since April, must try better this year.
Last year for business was a bit of an odd one, with a lot of changes going on in my personal life impacting on my trading ability. I have got sorted out now and the new year looks good despite doom and gloom in the press about the economy. Being small isn't always bad.
I have been trading for three years or so now and am still learning. I am building trade slowly and steadily and sales went up despite problems with personal changes, weather and confidence. This gives me hope.
My plan for this year is this:
My main trading times have been March to July and October to December. I sell my stuff at festivals, school events and on ebay. this year I want to extend my selling period and make more contacts. I have decided to try the catalogue door to door method which is flexible and requires a very small outlay to start. Aiming to start this in February after doing my accounts for the year. Also going to earlier and later festivals, whci will be indoors
The next project is to be more savvy with my money. I am not in profit yet but a good chunk of money is being eaten up by interest on credit cards. I am going to become a card tart and
also clearing my debt on it in the first place. It is less than £300.00 but I don't like it sitting there especially as my business loan has not been paid off at all.
Finally I am looking at expanding my markets a little more.
So this is the way I am starting off my new business year. Gently and pacing myself. The run up to Christmas nearly killed me.
I wlll pop in again soon. Check me out on ebay: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Amethyst-Trading
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