Kicking Off the Holiday Shopping Season

I don't know about you, but I prefer not to hear holiday music or see holiday decorations until after Thanksgiving. It's just too early! With that said, it's not too early to plan your holiday sales. If you haven't started telling your friends and fans about the gift items you offer, you should! Pretty soon it'll be Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday! Now's the time to get people thinking about your art and who they should give it to!

Social Media Planning for the Holidays

It's almost the most wonderful time of year! For artists and makers, that usually means the busiest time as well, but holiday demand can yield the great return as long as you play your cards right! I'm so excited to see what everyone has to offer for handmade gifts this year! I also want to be sure you are armed with the tools you need to promote your business and bring in the sales you deserve. In my opinion, Social Media is one of the best ways to make the most of your holiday season! I'll highlight a few key tips below, but for all of you Austin artists that would like to meet and discuss this in person, please join me for one of two workshops I'll be hosting in November! Expert advice and cheesy holiday puns to help you plan an effective online strategy for end of year!

• Social Media 101: Holiday Edition, brought to you by Chula League
• The Art of Online Exposure, organized in partnership with Lake Travis Artists