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💻 New year, fresh start: Let’s audit your biz!
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January is the best time to reflect on what worked (and what didn’t) last year. A quick business audit can help you figure out where to focus your energy in 2025...and it's always a real eye-opener! If you've never done a business audit, then you're in good company. It's not nearly as scary as it sounds (no, it has nothing to do with a tax audit!), and it gives you an incredible insight on how you can optimize your sales and success. In this blog post, I walk you through how to conduct a year-end audit to identify opportunities for growth. Spoiler alert: It’s all about making smart tweaks that have a big impact. Here are 3 key areas to focus on in your audit: 🔄 Review your best-selling products and analyze what made them successful 🔄 Identify areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality 🔄 Evaluate your marketing channels to see which ones are driving the most sales. We’re going to be focusing on auditing our business and optimizing for sales in our student group next month: click here if you’d like to join in, or hit reply if you have questions!
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Lucy at Bloom
✂️ Your go-to resource for learning how to find more of the people who will LOVE your art, so that you can sell more of your handmade products with lots of confidence – and WAY less hustle!
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Hi Reader! The holiday rush is approaching fast, and if you’re running a business (hello, you!) you know shipping season can feel like a wild ride. I’ve pulled together all the best tips in my latest blog post: “Shipping Tips for Small Businesses for a Smoother Holiday Season”. Inside you’ll discover how to … prep your supplies so you’re not scrambling at the last minute streamline your process so packing + posting becomes easier set clear expectations with customers so you’re not fielding...
I know, I know—goal setting can sometimes feel overwhelming. But setting the right goals for your handmade business can be the difference between feeling stuck and seeing real progress. If goal setting isn't your "thing", that just means maybe you haven't yet found a system that works for you. Trust me, this is not a "one size fits all" kind of deal! In this guide, I share a simple framework to help you set realistic, achievable goals that will keep you motivated all year long. It’s not just...