Okay guys, we all know that we can get board when working on our projects. I can only knit certain items for a month or two before I need to take a break. I tend to blame this on my ADD then try and push through it. Then I would start to resent what I was doing and it was bad news.
Now I stop when I start to feel burned out. Crazy right? It helps me to move to a different project or stop knitting all together. Here is a list of things that you can do in your down time.
- Photograph your work
- Update your inventory paperwork
- Look coupons for items you use everyday
- Make a Treasury on Etsy
- Catch up on your reading list (remember at least 3 "improvement" articles a day )
- Prep your packaging so that you are ready to ship when the orders come rolling in. (Make sure you have at least 5 at all time.)
- Look up local craft fairs or shops in your area to see if that might be a good fit for your business.
By the time you finished working on this list you will be ready to start your project again.
Go forth and take a break!
-LB
LowlaBug...this is very timely advice for me!..I am about to launch my "shop" on etsy and looking for any and all information and of course helpful hints to make it a success. I love your etsy shop and of course your creations are amazing. Thanks for Sharing :)
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