✨ Quick holiday show season prep tips for [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]


Well Reader, we're right in the cool and crispy part of the fall season, which means your crafty business preps should be well underway!

Things are finally settling down over here at Bloom headquarters, and I'm ready for full-on 4th quarter rockstar mode.

Whether you have a schedule full of markets and fairs or you're exclusively online, here are some tips that will kick off this season right and get you ready to rock those holiday sales:

💰 Make sure you and your product pricing are prepared for the annual USPS rate increase for the 2024 holiday season

📦 If you aren't already, definitely start purchasing your postage online!

✂️ Have all of your packaging and making supplies on hand – those last-minute runs to the dollar store can get pricey!

📲 Eveything is content! Capture content while you create, and get past that "what do I post?" drain on your energy

Remember, you can always come to our community group to ask for help, get feedback, or share YOUR best handmade business tips. Cheers!

Here's what's going on this month for Marketing School for Makers members!

💻 PC Call

All Marketing School for Makers members

Our live Perfect Customer (PC) Call will take place via Zoom on Monday November 17 at 11:30am ET

👯‍♀️ 1:1 Calls with Lucy

Marketing Masters members exclusive

Our monthly live 1:1 coaching calls with Lucy will take place via Zoom on Tuesday November 25 starting at 10:30am EDT

Seasonal tip:

Make sure you take note of USPS shipping deadlines! Add enough time for you to package and process your orders in time for them to arrive before the holiday.


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