The trouble with portfolio careers....
Just as you really need a clear day to do the final website tinkering, along comes a day's work in the "other" job. So it's off to Newcastle Racecourse rather than at home with the computer. I have to say, a day in the fresh air is extremely appealing!
So the news is; www.calknits.co.uk will go live on Thursday 2nd February, unless my computer horribly mangles itself tomorrow night. It's very exciting, and looking really good (I think) - largely due to the expertise of 14 year old computer whizz and budding photographer Thomas, who has been a huge help. I can't wait to link in with his website, which has some great photography on it. More to follow soon.
PS. My Special Launch offer has been extended, now the first FIVE orders will receive a £10 voucher against their next purchase. Watch this space!
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Lovely time at the market
Thanks to all my lovely customers at Brampton Market yesterday. Despite the extreme cold lots of people stopped to chat and admire the cushions, and I made quite a few sales.
As promised I will return next month, as lots of you still had projects to finish before you could buy one of my kits!
Monday, 23 January 2012
Getting started...
Isn't it funny how starting up a business doing something you love actually results in you doing less of it?
Since my baby business started last month I think I can count the number of hours spent knitting on my fingers (oh, ok, and toes too).
And I keep having to pinch myself to believe that I'm finally doing something about my hobby, rather than just daydreaming.
What I have found, so far, however, is that putting yourself out there as a business with something to sell is much less scary than you think it is. Blame it on Dragon's Den, perhaps, but I really thought that I was going to face nothing but scathing comments and ridicule when I said I wanted to sell knitting kits for people to make their own cushions, but instead everyone has been unreservedly supportive and, well, nice!
So just over a month in and where am I?
Well I'm selling kits, at a local Farmer's Market at Brampton, Cumbria (next one this Saturday, 28th Jan), I've got stock in my local shop in Armathwaite, and in New Lanark Mill Visitors Centre (where I get my yarn from). And the website will be up and running by the end of the month.
Theere, I've said it. Now I just have to go and wrestle with my web design pages. This is so out of my comfort zone. At least publicly stating it gives me the incentive to get on and do it.
So, the grand launch of www.calknits.co.uk will begin. And the first customer gets a free £10 voucher to spend on their next purchase. How's that for an incentive?
My woolly cushions, waiting to go to market....
Since my baby business started last month I think I can count the number of hours spent knitting on my fingers (oh, ok, and toes too).
And I keep having to pinch myself to believe that I'm finally doing something about my hobby, rather than just daydreaming.
What I have found, so far, however, is that putting yourself out there as a business with something to sell is much less scary than you think it is. Blame it on Dragon's Den, perhaps, but I really thought that I was going to face nothing but scathing comments and ridicule when I said I wanted to sell knitting kits for people to make their own cushions, but instead everyone has been unreservedly supportive and, well, nice!
So just over a month in and where am I?
Well I'm selling kits, at a local Farmer's Market at Brampton, Cumbria (next one this Saturday, 28th Jan), I've got stock in my local shop in Armathwaite, and in New Lanark Mill Visitors Centre (where I get my yarn from). And the website will be up and running by the end of the month.
Theere, I've said it. Now I just have to go and wrestle with my web design pages. This is so out of my comfort zone. At least publicly stating it gives me the incentive to get on and do it.
So, the grand launch of www.calknits.co.uk will begin. And the first customer gets a free £10 voucher to spend on their next purchase. How's that for an incentive?
My woolly cushions, waiting to go to market....
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