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PillowThrowDecor
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2009, 04:49:55 am » |
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This is really impressive. 3 or 4 hours ago I suggested to Admin it would be a lot easier to find and communicate with each other if we had our own forum heading and voila' Admin made it happen.
Here is where you will find you daily instructions.
There will be 3 new Daily threads started by me ... example
Day 1 ...Check In and Day's Assignment. (I will post them the night before so we can accomodate all the time zones.) Everyone check's in with a reply so I know they have picked up their daily assignment. If there are 50 participants then there should be 50 replies... you only need write 20 words or less if anything at all... a simple "Good morning" and a smiley works too.
Day 1 Check out Assignments Done. Again I should see 50 replies here and in 20 words or less what you got done/completed on your assignment.
Day 1 What Happened? Here is where we briefly describe the observations or results of our day's activites. This enables us to measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities although it is difficult to measure in such a short period of time. By the end of this program our cumulative comments will be very helpful in determining where we should / could be spending our promotional time, energy and $. We will keep all comments positive here. Even if nothing happens it is still valuable information.
Throughout the day I encouraged you to post questions and communicate freely in this forum, about what you are doing... BUT in a different thread than the 3 threads that I discribed above. You can brag, debate, question and even argue... but no whining.
Next day you will again see 3 new threads that I have started as
Day 2 Check in and Assigment
Day 2 Check out and assignment done
Day 2 What happened?
and so on and so on for each of the remaining days.
I hope this isn't too complicated... It is just a super simple way for me to see how everyone is doing, who needs help, what marketing efforts are most effective.
I have a background in association management, as strategic plannner, sales trainer and University instructor. Companies would kill for some of the information that each of you will be able to contribute at the end of the program.
Check back here in another day or so and I will talk about our "toolkit" that we need. Don't panic! You don't have to run down to the hardware store... I am sure you have what you need already.
Cheers
Christine
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FireLilyJewelryGems
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2009, 10:28:51 pm » |
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I think this is a great idea.
Even if 100% of the 'program' isn't applicable to everybody's shop (for example, iCraft isn't everybody's main online sales site) ... the overall ideas definitely will be applicable to everybody's business.
The main issue I think is that participation here in the forums is fairly low. So it might take some time to get the word out.
One thing you might do, is after it's over, package up the whole program for future newcomers. It could be a valuable resource for pple new to selling online.
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PillowThrowDecor
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2009, 02:45:21 am » |
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Hi Gems! I think you are absolutely right ! A lot of people have icraft as one of several and that's great. I'm Canadian and I want Canadian exposure. Canadians are still a little resistant to online sales and especially when it crosses borders.
Regular Bootcamp for newbies is a great idea Gems!
Hey... we need a good idea person like you in Bootcamp. Did you go to the Bootcamp forum and say "Yes count me in"?
Still working out a few more details with admin but so far I know that icraft is going to be offering some free subscription stuff for everyone that signs up by May 17. Anyone can jump in after that date but they will have missed the icraft free stuff.
Also I am talking to some marketing people that will be offering some free advertising for BOOTCAMPERS and some spotlight for icraft. There are an amazing number of people outside of icraft that are really cheering for this program and want to put their shoulder behind this too. Go figure huh?
I am learning that most people involved in the The HANDMADE MOVEMENT are really nice, very generous with their time and their knowledge and are genuine in wishing you success.
Check out "More goodies" in the Bootcamp forum. Lots of stuff is coming together everyday... I just haven't had time to sort it all out and share with you all. By next week we will have stuff nailed down!!!
Cheers
Christine
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FireLilyJewelryGems
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2009, 03:01:33 am » |
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Gems! I think you are absolutely right ! A lot of people have icraft as one of several and that's great. I'm Canadian and I want Canadian exposure. Canadians are still a little resistant to online sales and especially when it crosses borders.
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Yes, but understandable when you think about the details. They need to add 20% for the US/CA exchange rate. Then if it costs more than 20$, they're likely to get dinged $5 brokerage fee + taxes owing.
I'm think selling on iCraft in CDN dollars will at least make the exchange rate a non-issue!
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mountaindreamers
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2009, 06:59:07 am » |
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I think this is a good idea, on line selling is a great way to keep our costs down and our products affordable, I think anything we can do to show our customers we have quality merchandise is great , Laura
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kimbuktu
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2009, 07:15:07 am » |
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I posted to the initial thread, and am not sure if I need to post here also. Anyway, I would like to participate.
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VioletRose
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2009, 07:17:19 am » |
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great idea - can't wait.
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limefreckle
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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2009, 07:33:07 am » |
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I posted on the original thread, but I'm posting here too......I need this to get myself into gear, have been ignoring my business for too long -- count me in!
Sue
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Uneeec
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2009, 07:39:31 am » |
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I'm where Sue is, count me in aswell. ( I need motivation) and this might just be the ticket. Nancy  |
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GalleriaLinda
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2009, 08:21:35 am » |
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Count me in too!
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Azure Accessories
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2009, 08:39:38 am » |
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Hello Christine... Thanks for the invite! What an interesting idea...I need all the help I can get!! I have a web site, a blog, another online shop, Facebook page and my iCraft store...my sales are next to nothing! If I didn't do well at my markets/shows I would have quit making jewelry two years ago!!! My sales on the "other" online shop are from a time period when all I did was frequent the forums...I received exposure and a few sales but I didn't have time for anything else! At one point I had 3 pages of product now I barely fill one! I have to admit I've become discouraged, and my time management skills have badly deteriorated...I've actually remove numerous listing from the other shop yesterday. I've never had a sale from my website, in 2 years??? My first market day is next Saturday so life is hectic right now but I will give it a go...Count me in!!! Cheers Heather Azure Islands Designs Azure Accessories |
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psychicx
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2009, 08:43:20 am » |
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oh i think this is great finally a place to learn..i make knitted things ..i especially work with alan dart patterns as i just love the techniques and ideas..wow...right now ..i am working on knitted wedding cakes..yes you heard me right a wedding cake with all the trimmings and the bride and groom all knitted..i made a sheep from alans pattern she is holding her own knitting needles and knitting a little heart motiff...anyways i took the sheep to the wool growers shop and donated it to them to display she promised me she would get me work..she even put a security ticket on her so know one would steal her..what an honour..so i am glad i was invited to this forum i sure could use more help to sell my products successfully..thanks bren
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claire maunsell
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2009, 08:51:23 am » |
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Hi, I think this is a great idea even though I haven't yet posted any work to THIS site. I'm just starting to sort all that could be involved in selling online....COMPLICATED! And I don't take to it naturally, so could obviously use some help.
Claire
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Naturliche
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« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2009, 10:07:06 am » |
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Good moring.
Pillow, you've been a busy gal!
I'm officially in.
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