2 weeks in

And all is going well! We've had good sales, and lots of visitors and hits on the site. All the feedback we'vehad has been positive too, so we must be doing something right! There's no rest though as I have to start thinking about how to advertise the site proper! So far we are relying on word of mouth, links and a couple of forums I post on. But where to go next is a bit of a mystery. Do we try google adwords type of thing or do we try and advertise in the local press. Going to craft fairs will help as I shall make sure there are plenty of business cards left about, but I wonder what percentage of people who attend these fairs have internet access. I discovered at some of the garden parties we have attended this summer, that most of the ladies didn't have access to the net,and didn't trust buying over the net either, so although that was an opportunity lost, they did buy my Jewellery!!

The other thing on my mind right now is business banking, quite frankly getting a business bank account has to have been the hardest thing I have done so far! We still don't have one although it's an ongoing saga, and if I have to take anymore bits of paper in there to prove who I am I think I will tell them where to stick it! I do object to having to prove my business is legitimate and not a front for some money laundering thing ( far to honest!) I also find it rather a put down to be told we don't qualify for a named business adviser, but merely a telephone business adviser as we are too small (we'll show em!) and as for the charges, well don't even go there!!!

I've updated the links page today to add some links to some very talented beadmakers, and I shall add some new products later today

happy viewing!

Comments

[Toni-Ann]

If you were prepared to travel to Luton Jacquie I'd hold a jewellery party for you - my friends would love your work. :)

[Correna]

jaq how about advertising in wedding mags for example, and some of the wedding forums? I am sure some would kill for a special piece for their big day