Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Down Time in Selling

Down time...a pause....a lapse...a quiet period? All of the above and what to do about it is the real question. I was wonderfully busy saleswise in January and February and became wiped off the internet map during March. Fortunately I had the earlier mentioned shows in March to keep me busy and now it's April and soooooooo quiet. So I am using my time to promote online. I've reorganized my studio. I've inventoried my yarn stash (too much!) and bought new containers for paper. Fortunately, the weather has turned and I've spent time outdoors and love the way the garden is developing. I'm writing a new article for indiesmiles and upping my presence there. I'm reading and commenting on other blogs. I've read 3 books (a must read "The Book Thief") and am now concentrating on a custom shawl from a wonderful customer in California.
So as you can see, although selling is the goal, there's much more to life and I'm looking productively at the selling down time. The guys at the Post Office may miss me but I'm getting alot done. Do you think I should inventory this? Nah!!

4 comments:

Miss Val's Creations said...

I love down time! It is great for catching your breath and reorganizing. I am also looking forward to getting outside to spruce up my yard.

Miss Val's Creations said...

I love down time! It is great for catching your breath and reorganizing. I am also looking forward to getting outside to spruce up my yard.

Calabash Creations said...

It's been slow for me too, but it's a good time to regroup and to just keep creating...

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Valerie said...

Wow - your room looks pretty well organized. And down-time can be a good thing. It seems to give me a kick in the pants and I usually come up with some of my best ideas. Keep on!
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