Calendar Planning for Q4

Can you believe it's almost October?! That means we are embarking on Q4, which is the most wonderful time of year, but for artists and makers, it's also often the busiest time of year. Chances are you've already applied to the big end of year events, and you've gotten your acceptances, so now it's time to start planning. You'll need to account for inventory, special holiday collections, marketing, and more. The sooner you get yourself organized, the more smoothly these three months will go. Let's talk through the key considerations so you can map out your Q4 for success!

Last Minute Handmade Holiday Shopping

I'll admit, I've been shopping for the holidays all year round. I see something that speaks to me at the many art events I attend, and I have to grab it. But I recognize that not everyone has time to shop until right before the holidays. The good news is that you have lots of options around Austin for handmade goods. You don't have to rely on Amazon Prime or a chain store. Here's a list of the many wonderful places still open the last few days before Christmas. Enjoy!

Stress Less With These Busy Season Tips

Does anyone else feel like the end of year season just went from 0 to 60 in a week? While Black Friday seems to start earlier and earlier every year, the holiday rush still hits all at once. Hello December! For those of you with handmade gifts to promote and orders to fulfill, this can be the most hectic time of year. No matter how much prep you get in before, long hours are inevitable. But when it comes to closing out the year with a solid sales record, the work is worth it! I know you can do it, and here my top 10 tips to help you manage stress and round out the year with a happy, albeit busy holiday season!

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!